The Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners meet Friday in MLB action from T-Mobile Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners prediction.
Chicago Cubs Team Preview
The Chicago Cubs come into this game looking to bounce back from their series loss to San Diego after a 10-2 loss to the Padres last time out. Ian Happ, Christopher Morel and Seiya Suzuki each have a team-high 14 hits and a .298 batting average with Suzuki and Happ each logging 3 doubles and Suzuki adding a team-high 12 RBIs with 15 strikeouts as well while Morel has a team-high 3 home runs and 10 RBIs this season. Jordan Wicks is tabbed as the starter for the Cubs in this one and is 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season.
Chicago Cubs Team Facts
- The Cubs have won each of their last nine Friday games as road underdogs.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last nine Friday games as road underdogs.
- The Cubs have led after 7 innings in each of their last eight Friday games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last five night games against AL West opponents.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against American League opponents.
Seattle Mariners Team Preview
The Seattle Mariners come into this one looking to build on their 6-1 win over Toronto last time out to avoid the sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays. Dominic Canzone leads the Mariners with 3 home runs while Mitch Haniger has a team-high 8 RBIs. Jorge Polanco leads the Mariners with 19 strikeouts while Julio Rodriguez has 18 hits and a .196 batting average. Ty France has a team-high 12 hits so far this season and Mitch Garver leads the Mariners with 3 doubles. Bryce Miller will get the start for the Mariners here and is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season.
Seattle Mariners Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Mariners’ last four games at T-Mobile Park.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Mariners’ last nine games at T-Mobile Park.
- The Mariners have lost the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The Mariners have led after 3 innings in each of their last five home games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mariners have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last six games as favorites.
Cubs vs. Mariners Prediction
I’m on the Mariners here. I don’t necessarily trust the Mariners bats, but I do trust Bryce Miller at home as he blossomed into a key contributor for Seattle’s rotation last season. The Cubs’ allure after their hot start has worn off, and I don’t love Jordan Wicks as a mainstay in the Cubs’ starting rotation. I think Seattle gets a much-needed win at home to start the series, so give me Seattle in this one.