Mariners vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 21, 2026, 12:32AM | Published: Aug 20, 2026, 7:36PM
The Seattle Mariners will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, starting at 12:10pm AEST.
Emerson Hancock (7-7, 3.30 ERA) will get the ball for the Mariners, while the Cubs are going with Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.02 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mariners vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Seattle vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Mariners a 53% chance of beating the Cubs at T-Mobile Park.
Mariners vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at T-Mobile Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mariners $1.83, Cubs $2.00
- Line: Mariners -1.5 ($2.60), Cubs +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mariners at $1.83 and the Cubs at $2.00.
The Mariners are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Mariners vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Seattle at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Mariners -1.5 at $2.60 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Mariners vs Cubs best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mariners -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Mariners vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Seattle vs Cubs game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Seattle vs Cubs game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mariners vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Mariners and Cubs at T-Mobile Park is scheduled to commence at 12:10pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
- Time: 12:10pm AEST
- Venue: T-Mobile Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Seattle vs Cubs predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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