Mariners vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, April 14, 2024

Michael Busch leads the Chicago Cubs (8-6) into Sunday’s matchup with the Seattle Mariners (6-9) on a three-game homer streak. His Cubs are underdogs for the contest, however, with bookmakers naming the Mariners as -143 moneyline favorites. The game starts at 4:10 PM ET from T-Mobile Park, live on ROOT Sports NW.

Luis Castillo will get the ball for Seattle while Chicago will counter with Javier Assad.

Mariners vs. Cubs Odds

  • Mariners odds to win: -143
  • Cubs odds to win: +120
  • Spread: Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • TV: ROOT Sports NW
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    Who Will Win Mariners vs. Cubs?

    Mariners and Cubs Betting Trends

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

    When it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -143 or shorter, Seattle has a 2-2 record (winning 50% of its games).

    This season, the Cubs have won four out of the 10 games in which they’ve been the underdog.

    Chicago has entered three games this season as the underdog by +120 or more and is 1-2 in those contests.

    The Mariners have had an over/under set by bookmakers 15 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in five of those games (5-8-2).

    The Cubs’ games have gone over the total in eight of their 14 chances.

    Mariners Stats & Insights

    The Mariners have the No. 27 offense in MLB play scoring 3.1 runs per game (47 total runs).

    Seattle is 25th in baseball with 12 total home runs.

    The Mariners are 27th in the majors with a .205 batting average.

    Seattle’s 10.5 strikeouts per game are the third-most in baseball.

    The pitching staff for the Mariners has a collective 8.8 K/9, which ranks 13th in MLB.

    Seattle has the 20th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.40).

    Cubs Stats & Insights

    The Cubs have scored the eighth-most runs in the league this season with 79.

    Chicago ranks seventh in Major League Baseball with 17 home runs.

    The Cubs rank 19th in MLB with a .236 team batting average.

    Chicago is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.9 strikeouts per game.

    The Cubs average 10 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-most in the big leagues.

    Chicago has pitched to a 4.20 ERA this season, which ranks 18th in baseball.

    Mariners Key Players to Watch

    Castillo gets the start for the Mariners, his fourth of the season. He is 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA and 18 strikeouts through 15 2/3 innings pitched.

    Mitch Haniger is batting .265 for Seattle with a team-high eight RBI.

    J.P. Crawford is batting .155 with an OBP of .246 and a slugging percentage of .259 this season.

    Dominic Canzone leads Seattle in home runs with three. He’s driven in six runs and is slugging .531.

    Dylan Moore is batting .154 with an OBP of .313 and a slugging percentage of .308 this season.

    Cubs Key Players to Watch

    Assad will get the start for the Cubs, his third of the season.

    Christopher Morel is hitting .255 with a double, a triple, three home runs and three walks.

    Busch has shown his power as he leads his team with four home runs with a team-leading .311 batting average.

    Seiya Suzuki leads the Cubs with 13 runs batted in.

    Ian Happ is hitting .241 with three doubles, a triple and 11 walks.

    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 6, Cubs 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
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