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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Chicago Cubs vs Seattle Mariners predictions for MLB Friday.
The Seattle Mariners will take on the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at T-Mobile Park on Friday, starting at 10:10 PM ET.
The Mariners will send Emerson Hancock (7-7, 3.30 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs have opted for Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.02 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Mariners a slight edge with a 52.2% win probability over the Cubs.
This article offers a complete Cubs vs. Mariners prediction, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Mariners prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Cubs and Mariners, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Mariners a 52.2% chance of beating the Cubs.
According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 64.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 54.7% chance of going over.
Cubs vs. Mariners odds [8/21/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-220) / Mariners -1.5 (+180)
- Moneyline: Cubs +104, Mariners -102
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cubs vs. Mariners picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Mariners -1.5 @ +180 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Mariners @ -102 via DraftKings
- Total: Over 7.5 @ -106 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cubs vs. Mariners game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Mariners and Cubs at T-Mobile Park is scheduled to start at 10:10 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Time: 10:10 PM ET/7:10PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Park
Conclusion
We predict the Mariners, with a 52.2% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs in Friday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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