Mariners vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Seattle Mariners (6-8) hope to avoid an upset as -138 favorites when they take on Michael Busch (with homers in two straight contests) and the Chicago Cubs (7-6). First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET Saturday, live from T-Mobile Park and airing on MARQ.

Emerson Hancock will get the ball for Seattle while Chicago will counter with Shota Imanaga.

Mariners vs. Cubs Odds

  • Mariners odds to win: -138
  • Cubs odds to win: +115
  • Spread: Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: MARQ
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    Who Will Win Mariners vs. Cubs?

    Mariners and Cubs Betting Trends

    The Mariners have compiled a 3-4 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 42.9% of those games).

    Seattle has gone 2-2 (winning 50% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -138 or shorter.

    The Cubs have been underdogs in 10 games this season and won four (40%) of those contests.

    Chicago is 2-3 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +115 or more on the moneyline.

    The Mariners have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 14 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in five of those games (5-7-2).

    The Cubs’ games have gone over the total in eight of their 13 chances.

    Mariners Stats & Insights

    The Mariners are the fourth-lowest scoring team in MLB action averaging 3.3 runs per game (46 total).

    Seattle averages 0.9 home runs per game to rank 25th in MLB action with 12 total home runs .

    The Mariners’ .207 batting average ranks 26th in MLB.

    Seattle’s batters strike out 10.6 times per game, the 26th-most in baseball.

    The 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Mariners pitching staff ranks 14th in the majors.

    Seattle has the 19th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.42).

    Cubs Stats & Insights

    The Cubs have scored the 11th-most runs in the league this season with 75 (5.8 per game).

    Chicago’s 14 home runs rank 17th in Major League Baseball.

    The Cubs’ .240 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.

    Chicago has shown good bat-to-ball skills at the plate this season with the third-best strikeout rate (7.9 per game) among MLB offenses.

    The Cubs have a 10.2 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, second-best in baseball.

    Chicago pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.53 ERA this year, which ranks 21st in MLB.

    Mariners Key Players to Watch

    Hancock (1-1) pitches for the Mariners to make his third start this season.

    Mitch Haniger is batting .261 for Seattle with a team-high eight RBI.

    J.P. Crawford has collected eight hits this season and has an OBP of .250. He’s slugging .264 on the year.

    Dominic Canzone leads Seattle in home runs with three. He’s driven in six runs and is slugging .567.

    Dylan Moore has collected four hits this season and has an OBP of .357. He’s slugging .364 on the year.

    Cubs Key Players to Watch

    The Cubs’ Imanaga will make his third start of the season.

    Christopher Morel has collected a team-high three home runs.

    Seiya Suzuki has 12 RBI while hitting .294. Both pace his team.

    Ian Happ is batting .260 with three doubles, a triple and 11 walks.

    Busch has put his power on display as he paces his team with three home runs.

    Mariners and Cubs Injuries

    Mariners: Sam Haggerty: 10 Day IL (Personal), Eduard Bazardo: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Bryan Woo: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Collin Snider: 15 Day IL (Knee), Cody Bolton: 15 Day IL (General medical issue), Matt Brash: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Gregory Santos: 15 Day IL (Lat), Jackson Kowar: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Cubs: Patrick Wisdom: 10 Day IL (Back), Julian Merryweather: 15 Day IL (Right shoulder strain), Jameson Taillon: 15 Day IL (Back), Justin Steele: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Caleb Kilian: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    Mariners vs. Cubs Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Mariners 7, Cubs 6
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
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