Mariners vs Cubs Prediction - MLB PIcks 4/12/23

Chicago Cubs (5-4) vs Seattle Mariners (4-7)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 2:20 pm (Wrigley Field)

Marcus Stroman (2-0) (0.00) vs Logan Gilbert (0-1) (3.60)

Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs -105 / Seattle Mariners -116 --- Over/Under: 10 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have won the first two games of this series.

Mariners Betting Preview

The Mariners sit with a 4-8 record overall and they have really struggled to start the season. On Tuesday the Mariners scored nine runs but the pitching really struggled giving up 14 runs. Ty France had three hits, two runs, and two RBIs. Getting the start for the Mariners will be Logan Gilbert who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.60. In his last start against Cleveland, he went four innings giving six hits and three runs. Eugenio Suarez has hit one home run and driven in 10 RBIs.

Cubs Betting Preview

The Cubs sit with a 16-4 record overall and the offense was strong on Tuesday on the way to the victory. Trey Mancini finished with two hits and three RBIs. Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson also both drove in two runs. The Cubs offense is averaging 5.9 runs per game which is 3rd best in the MLB. On the mound for the Cubs will be Marcus Stroman who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. In his last start against the Rangers he went six innings giving up two hits and zero runs.

Mariners vs Cubs Trends

The Cubs are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. The Cubs are 6-0 in Stroman's last 6 starts. Cubs are 6-0 in Stroman's last 6 starts on grass. Mariners are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. The Mariners are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Cubs have looked impressive to start the season and series, and that is going to be the case again here. Stroman has been lights out to start to the season, the Mariners bats are going to really struggle here. The Cubs will score six or seven runs here and they will get the job done. Back the Cubs -1.5.