Introduction

As the MLB season heats up, the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners are set to square off in an American League showdown. The White Sox, despite their struggles on the road, are looking to prove their mettle, while the Mariners aim to continue their home dominance. This betting preview will delve into the key elements influencing this matchup.

Game Time

The first pitch is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at 09:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park, a cold-weather stadium that favors arms.

Odds & Spread Line

Chicago White Sox: +200
Seattle Mariners: -250
Over/Under Line: 7.5
Spread Line:
Chicago White Sox: +1.5 (-108)
Seattle Mariners: -1.5 (-111)

Latest Team Records

Chicago White Sox: 42-70 (Win %: 0.375)
Seattle Mariners: 60-53 (Win %: 0.531)

Injury Report

Chicago White Sox are missing Max Stassi (Undisclosed), listed as Day-To-Day; Martin Perez (Elbow), listed as 60-Day-IL.

Seattle Mariners are missing Jonathan Hernandez (Undisclosed), listed as Day-To-Day.

Key Player Stats

Chicago White Sox

• Lenyn Sosa: 0.281 AVG, 11 HR, 43 RBI
• Mike Tauchman: 0.286 AVG, 7 HR, 29 RBI
• Andrew Benintendi: 0.233 AVG, 14 HR, 43 RBI

Seattle Mariners

• Cal Raleigh: 0.252 AVG, 42 HR, 88 RBI
• Eugenio Suarez: 0.243 AVG, 36 HR, 87 RBI
• Josh Naylor: 0.284 AVG, 12 HR, 61 RBI

Team Analysis

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have been struggling on the road, but recent performances show glimpses of potential. Lenyn Sosa, Mike Tauchman, and Andrew Benintendi have been working hard to bring some offensive firepower to the team. Despite the absence of Max Stassi and Martin Perez, the team has shown resilience, indicating they won’t go down without a fight.

The team’s away form has been a concern, but their recent record shows a sense of improvement. The White Sox have won 3 of their last 5 games, scoring an average of 4.8 runs per game. This indicates an uptick in their offensive rhythm, which could prove crucial in their upcoming encounter with the Mariners. However, their road performance will be crucial to pulling off an upset.

• Batting Average: 0.23
• Total Runs Scored: 428
• Home Runs: 104
• OPS: 0.667
• ERA: 4.08
• WHIP: 1.36

Away Record: 18-38 • Home Record: 24-32
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.8 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 6-4 (5.8 RPG)

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Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners, on the other hand, have been capitalizing on their home advantage. Their trio of Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suarez, and Josh Naylor have been instrumental in the team’s recent success, contributing significantly to the batting numbers. Despite missing Jonathan Hernandez, the Mariners have managed to maintain a steady course.

With a decent home record, the Mariners will look to exploit their home advantage. Having won 3 of their last 5 games, the team is showing signs of steady form. They’ve been able to average 4.6 runs per game in this period, indicating an offensive consistency that could pose a challenge for the White Sox.

• Batting Average: 0.243
• Total Runs Scored: 511
• Home Runs: 159
• OPS: 0.729
• ERA: 3.84
• WHIP: 1.24

Away Record: 29-28 • Home Record: 31-25
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (3.7 RPG)

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Head-to-Head History

Seattle Mariners lead 2–1 (Last 3 games)

• May 21, 2025: SEA 6 @ CHW 5
• May 20, 2025: SEA 0 @ CHW 1
• May 19, 2025: SEA 5 @ CHW 1

Over/Under Trends

Chicago White Sox’s last 10 games have averaged 10.5 total runs per game, with 8 of those going over the posted total of 7.5.

Seattle Mariners’ last 10 games have seen an average of 7.1 combined runs, with 4 games clearing the same line of 7.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Looking at the teams’ recent form, the Mariners’ home advantage, and the performances of key players, it’s clear that this game favors the Mariners. Their recent offensive consistency coupled with their solid home record makes them a formidable opponent.

This looks like a strong spot for the Seattle Mariners to come through.

Over/Under Prediction

In their last five games, the Seattle Mariners have posted 4.6 runs per game, while the Chicago White Sox have averaged 4.8. These recent outputs suggest a high-scoring matchup. These teams are combining for 9.4 runs per game recently — above the posted total of 7.5. Our pick is Over 7.5.

Bookmakers

Odds courtesy of: FanDuel, LowVig.ag, BetOnline.ag, MyBookie.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, Bovada, BetRivers, BetUS, BetMGM, Fanatics.

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