The Seattle Mariners are heading into a very rough part of their schedule, so every win in the next few weeks is going to be crucial for the team to remain in playoff contention. Next up on the docket is a date with the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
- The Mariners are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
- The White Sox are 4-1 in Rodon's last 5 home starts.
- The Mariners are 0-6 in Walker's last 6 road starts.
Taijuan Walker and Carlos Rodon are slated to take the bump. Walker (4-8, 4.14 ERA) has allowed 10 runs over 9 2/3 innings in his first two starts since being recalled from the minors. Walker is 2-1 with a 3.38 ERA in three career starts against the White Sox.
Rodon (4-8, 4.02) has been terrific in four starts this month, going 2-0 with a tiny 1.46 ERA. Rodin is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in two starts against the Mariners.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the Chicago White Sox in this matchup found them as -118 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 8.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.8-1.6 victory for the White Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago White Sox bring a 62-66 record to the battle against the 68-61 Mariners. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Seattle injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Chicago White Sox rated this week at No. 16 and the Seattle Mariners sitting at No. 9.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Chicago White Sox No. 25 ranked offense (4.08 runs per game) against a Seattle Mariners defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 13 at 4.34 runs allowed per game. The Chicago White Sox have been averaging 8.65 hits per game, less than the Seattle Mariners have managed so far this season (8.81 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Seattle owns the No. 17-rated road mark, allowing 4.6 runs per game on the highway. Chicago, on the other hand, rates No. 23 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Seattle suffered a 9-3 loss against Chicago on Saturday, as Ariel Miranda wasn't able to lead his team to victory at U.S. Cellular Field.
- Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle's last 10 games
- Seattle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Chi White Sox is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Chi White Sox is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- Chi White Sox is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Chi White Sox is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Seattle at Texas, Monday, August 29th
Chicago at Detroit, Monday, August 29th
