On August 21, 2026 our model has run Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Nico Hoerner Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-250), which we rate HIGH confidence. We walk through all 6 bets we like in this game below. Everything below is our own number against the price the book is offering, written in plain English with how confident we are in words.
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Brendan Donovan (STL) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-208)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Brendan Donovan (STL) Under 1.5 Total Bases (-208). That is a Total Bases bet. It was priced at -208 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14.81 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Nico Hoerner Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-250)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Nico Hoerner Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-250). That is a Runs Scored bet. It was priced at -250 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $14 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Ian Happ (CHC) Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-196)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Ian Happ (CHC) Under 0.5 Runs Scored (-196). That is a Runs Scored bet. It was priced at -196 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $15.10 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Odds correct at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 5.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+182). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +182 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $28.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a long shot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 4.5 totals 1st 5 innings (+110)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 4.5 totals 1st 5 innings (+110). That is a totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 4.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+110)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Seattle Mariners play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs: Over 4.5 alternate totals 1st 5 innings (+110). That is a alternate totals 1st 5 innings bet. It was priced at +110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is the whole read. Every bet above is our own number against the price on the board at the time we wrote this, and the price can move before you get on. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.
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