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Read Article Mariners vs. White Sox prediction: Why Seattle is favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [5/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Friday.
The Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners will meet in MLB action at Rate Field on Friday, starting at 7:40 PM ET.
The White Sox will have Sean Burke (2-2, 2.72 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Mariners are going with Emerson Hancock (2-1, 2.59 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Mariners as the most likely winner of the Mariners vs. White Sox game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mariners vs. White Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Mariners and White Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Mariners a 57% chance of defeating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 51% chance of going over.
Mariners vs. White Sox odds [5/8/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mariners | White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+128) | +1.5 (-152) |
| Moneyline | -138 | +118 |
| Total | o8 (-102) | u8 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mariners vs. White Sox picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mariners -1.5 | +128 |
| Moneyline | White Sox | +118 |
| Total | Over 8 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mariners vs. White Sox game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the White Sox and Mariners at Rate Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the Mariners, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Friday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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