Chicago Cubs at Seattle Mariners 5/1/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
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Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mainers
MLB: 6:40 PM EST
May. 01, 2019
TV: RTNW
Latest Odds : CHC -110 Total 8.5
The Chicago Cubs are set to visit T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington for an interleague clash against the Seattle Mariners. The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 14-12 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing out their recent series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a win, 6-5 in 15 innings. Jose Quintana received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.2 innings. Kris Bryant had a solid game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he contributed 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Jon Lester (1-1, 2.37 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 5 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jon Lester last recorded a start against the Seattle Mariners during the 2016 season, and he had success as he went 6 scoreless innings while striking out 7 batters.
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The Seattle Mariners come into this matchup with a 18-13 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Texas Rangers, 14-1. Erik Swanson received the starting nod for the Seattle Mariners, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 4 innings. Ryon Healy was responsible for the lone score of the game for the Seattle Mariners as he contributed his 21st RBI of the season.
The Seattle Mariners are set to start Marco Gonzales (5-0, 2.80 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 9 batters. Marcos Gonzales has never recorded a start against the Chicago Cubs, but he had success in night games during the 2018 season as he went 7-4 with a 3.04 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.
Mariners are 5-16 in their last 21 interleague games.
Over is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 Wednesday games.
Over is 3-0-1 in Mariners last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Free Betting Pick: Seattle Mariners -105
The Seattle Mariners came out of the gates red hot this season, but they are in a slight slump as they have dropped 3 of their last 5 games. The Mariners should be able to get back on track in this one as Marco Gonzales is having a stellar year as he is 5-0 with a 2.80 ERA. While the Chicago Cubs are throwing a very good pitcher in Jon Lester, the bats of the Seattle Mariners will be too much to handle in their home ballpark. Look for Jay Bruce, Ryon Healy, Domingo Santana, and Mitch Haniger to have a big game. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Mariners win 5-3.