Mariners vs White Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 8

Chicago White Sox's Andrew Benintendi adjusts his helmet while standing on third base during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Phoenix, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.
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The Seattle Mariners (-140) visit Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (+115) on May 8, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Mariners are 18-20 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 19-17 ATS.

Mariners vs White Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Mariners starting pitcher: Emerson Hancock 2-1, 2.64 ERA
  • White Sox starting pitcher: Sean Burke 2-2, 2.73 ERA

Mariners vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mariners-1.5 +125O 8 -110-140
White Sox +1.5 -155U 8 -110+115

Mariners vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Mariners will win Friday‘s MLB game with 59.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mariners players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mariners Player Prop Bets Today:

  • J.P. Crawford has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games (+22.00 Units / 314% ROI)
  • Luke Raley has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+11.90 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Cole Young has hit the Walks Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+11.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Julio Rodriguez has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 away games (+10.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Cole Young has hit the Singles Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+9.65 Units / 48% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Chase Meidroth has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+14.70 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Chase Meidroth has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 20 games (+14.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Chase Meidroth has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+12.55 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Chase Meidroth has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.80 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Chase Meidroth has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+10.35 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 away games (+10.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 away games (+8.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 away games (+5.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Seattle Mariners have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+6.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games (+5.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)

Mariners Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Mariners are 13-25 against the Run Line (-9.65 Units / -23.74% ROI).

  • 18-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.7 Units / -16.34% ROI
  • 17-20 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.95 Units / -11.81% ROI
  • 20-17 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.45 Units / 3.47% ROI

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 19-17 against the Run Line (-4.55 Units / -8.51% ROI).

  • 17-20 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 2.74% ROI
  • 20-17 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.45 Units / 3.58% ROI
  • 17-20 when betting on the total runs Under for -5 Units / -12.24% ROI

White Sox vs Mariners Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Cal Raleigh +240
Munetaka Murakami +240
Julio Rodriguez +350
Colson Montgomery +375
Josh Naylor +400

White Sox vs Mariners Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Julio Rodriguez 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Brendan Donovan 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Josh Naylor 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Sam Antonacci 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Miguel Vargas 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

White Sox vs Mariners Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Julio Rodriguez 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Drew Romo 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Andrew Benintendi 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Tristan Peters 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Cole Young 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Mariners Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Mariners are 6-76 (.073) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .045.

The Mariners are 23-14 (.622) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Mariners are 14-69 (.169) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .127.

The Mariners are 82-5 (.943) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .906.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Mariners

The White Sox are just 3-5 (.375) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Mariners (25th in runs scored).

The White Sox are just 2-6 (.250) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .373.

The White Sox are just 12-4 (.750) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .860.

The White Sox are just 59-18 (.766) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .872.

The Mariners are batting just .202 against LHP this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Mariners are batting just .152 with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Mariners hitters are slugging just .335 on the road this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Mariners are batting just .128 on pitches out of the zone this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The White Sox are batting just .150 against division opponents this season — lowest in MLB.

Games involving the White Sox went OVER in 86% of their games (64.7% ROI) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Mariners (sixth in runs allowed).

The White Sox are batting just .229 this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

White Sox hitters have struck out in 24% of their PA’s this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 71% of opposing batters this season — highest in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 68% this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a swing rate of 51% against the Mariners pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

Mariners pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 35 double plays in 265 opportunities (13%) this season — best in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against White Sox pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

White Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

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