The Chicago Cubs will play the Seattle Mariners in an MLB regular-season game. The Cubs come into this game with a record of 74-54, standing second in the NL Central. They are looking to improve their 6-4 record over the last ten games.
Meanwhile, the Mariners hold a 60-68 record and are third in the AL West. They have a 4-6 record over the last ten games. The game will take place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Chicago Cubs Team Preview
The Chicago Cubs are heading into their next game against the Seattle Mariners. Their recent performances have been a mix, with notable wins against the Chicago White Sox. In those games, Pete Crow-Armstrong has stood out with impressive hitting statistics.
During the 2026 season, the Cubs have a team batting average of .248, ranking 8th in the league. Their on-base percentage is the best in the league at .337. However, they have faced challenges with strikeouts, where they rank 20th.
On the pitching side, the Cubs have an ERA of 4.14, placing them 17th in the league. Matthew Boyd is set to start in the upcoming game with a season record of 8-2. He will be looking to improve his recent performance after giving up several home runs in a prior game against the Cardinals.
Seattle Mariners Team Preview
The Seattle Mariners have had a mix of results in their recent games. They secured a 7-5 win against the Brewers on August 19th, with Dominic Canzone contributing two hits and two RBI. However, they faced a tough 22-0 loss on August 18th, where Bryce Miller allowed five earned runs.
Offensively, the Mariners have a batting average of .230, ranking 20th in the league. Their top performers include Dominic Canzone, who leads the team with 19 home runs and a .494 slugging percentage. Cole Young has also been a key player, hitting 15 home runs and maintaining a .254 average.
On the mound, Emerson Hancock will start the next game with a 3.30 ERA and 119 strikeouts this season. The Mariners’ pitching staff ranks 11th in earned run average with a 4.00 ERA. With 57 quality starts, they are second in the league, indicating strong starting performances.
Betting Prediction
The Cubs and Mariners have similar odds for this game, with both teams almost evenly matched. The total is set at 8.0, and going under looks like a smart choice. Both teams have shown average offensive stats this season, which could keep the score low.
Looking at the hitting stats, the Mariners rank 20th in batting average and 22nd in slugging percentage. The Cubs, on the other hand, rank 8th in batting average and 3rd in slugging, but their pitching can limit the Mariners’ offense. With these stats, a high-scoring game seems less likely.
The pitching stats also support this prediction. The Cubs have a 4.14 ERA, ranking 17th, while the Mariners have a slightly better ERA of 4.00, ranking 11th. Both teams’ pitching should manage to keep runs limited, contributing to a game that stays under 8.0 runs.
- Pick: Under 8.0 (-117)
