Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/8

MLB game preview

The Seattle Mariners will take on the Chicago White Sox in an MLB regular-season game. The game will be held at Rate Field in Chicago, IL. It is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:40 PM, and will be broadcast on CHSN.

The Mariners have a record of 18-20 and are ranked second in the AL West. They recently won their last game and have a 5-5 record over their last ten games. The White Sox hold a 17-20 record, placing them third in the AL Central. They are on a two-game losing streak but have a 6-4 record in their last ten games.

Seattle Mariners Team Preview

The Seattle Mariners have been alternating wins and losses in their recent games. They won 3-1 against the Atlanta Braves on May 6th with a strong performance from Bryan Woo. Woo pitched six innings, allowing only one hit and striking out nine batters.

In the game before that, the Mariners lost 3-2 to the Braves. George Kirby pitched well, going seven innings and allowing two earned runs. J.P. Crawford contributed with a home run, driving in two of the team’s runs.

The Mariners’ lineup has been showing some power with 42 home runs this season, ranking 9th in the league. Cole Young leads the team in batting average at .276, while Cal Raleigh has hit seven home runs. Emerson Hancock is set to start the next game, holding a 2.59 ERA with 46 strikeouts this season.

Mariners vs White Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox
  • Venue: Rate Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mariners Moneyline -143, White Sox Moneyline +119, Mariners Runline -1.5 (+120), White Sox Runline +1.5 (-145), Total Over 7.5 (-125), Total Under 7.5 (+104)

Chicago White Sox Team Preview

The Chicago White Sox have experienced mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a loss to the Los Angeles Angels on May 6th with a score of 8-2. Noah Schultz had a challenging outing, allowing seven earned runs over 3 2/3 innings.

In contrast, the White Sox secured a victory against the Angels on May 4th with a 6-0 win. Davis Martin delivered a strong performance, pitching seven scoreless innings with ten strikeouts. Munetaka Murakami contributed significantly with a home run and two RBIs.

The team’s offense has been varied, with a batting average of .229, placing them 22nd in the league. They have shown power with 45 home runs, ranking 6th. Munetaka Murakami has been a key player, leading the team with 14 home runs and 28 RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mariners are favored with a moneyline of -143 against the White Sox at +119. With a strong pitching staff ranked 6th in ERA, the Mariners have an edge. The White Sox’s pitching ranks lower at 18th, making the Mariners a solid pick to win. The projected score is Mariners 5, White Sox 3.

The total is set at 7.5 runs, with the Over at -125 and the Under at +104. Both teams have similar batting averages, but the Mariners’ superior pitching suggests a lower scoring game. The projected total is 8 runs, so the recommendation is to take the Over.