Mariners vs. Cubs: Game 2 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks

Cal Raleigh and the Mariners look to keep the momentum alive in Game 2 after a decisive victory in the opening match against the Cubs. "The Big Dumper" had himself a record-breaking day as he passed Hall of Famer Johnny Bench for the most home runs tallied by a catcher before the All-Star break.

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Raleigh finished the game with his 28th and 29th home runs of the year, giving him the MLB lead in homers. For Game 2, Seattle has chosen to deploy Emerson Hancock to start the game, with his opposite number being Cade Horton.

Mariners vs. Cubs recent form and records

Seattle currently holds a 38-36 record that is good for the runner-up spot in the AL West. The team has also improved its record away from home and is now above .500 with an 18-17 tally.

The Cubs, on the other hand, still lead the NL Central as they've done all season long. Craig Counsell's squad holds the best run differential in the league at +101, all thanks to its high-octane offense.

Mariners vs. Cubs odds

Money Line: SEA (+149), CHC (-161)

Run Spread: SEA +1.5 (-131), CHC -1.5 (+111)

Total Runs: O 12.5 (+100), U 12.5 (-119)

Mariners vs. Cubs injuries

SEA injury report

Ryan Bliss (2B): 60-day IL (biceps)
Luke Raley (RF): 10-day IL (oblique)
Victor Robles (RF): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Bryce Miller (SP): 15-day IL (elbow)
Gregory Santos (RP): 60-day IL (knee)
Collin Snider (RP): 15-day IL (forearm)

CHC injury report

Shota Imanaga (SP): 15-day IL (hamstring)
Miguel Amaya (C): 10-day IL (oblique)
Javier Assad (SP): 60-day IL (oblique)
Eli Morgan (RP): 60-day IL (elbow)
Justin Steele (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)
Porter Hodge (RP): 15-day IL (oblique, hip)

Mariners vs. Cubs projected lineup

SEA projected lineup

J.P. Crawford (SS)
Julio Rodriguez (CF)
Cal Raleigh (C)
Jorge Polanco (2DH)
Randy Arozarena (LF)
Luke Raley (1B)
Dominic Canzone (RF)
Ben Williamson (3B)
Cole Young (2B)
Emerson Hancock (SP, 3-2 | 4.48 ERA | 45 K)

CHC projected lineup

Ian Happ (LF)
Kyle Tucker (RF)
Seiya Suzuki (DH)
Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
Dansby Swanson (SS)
Michael Busch (1B)
Carson Kelly (C)
Nico Hoerner (2B)
Matt Shaw (3B)
Cade Horton (SP, 3-1 | 3.47 ERA | 29 K)

Mariners vs. Cubs picks and game prediction

Although the Cubs are favored in Game 2, the game should go either way, as both young starters' numbers this year leave little to be confident about. The contest should come down to who can outgun the other, as both teams boast the best offenses in the league.

Run Line: SEA +1.5 (-131)

Total Runs: O 12.5 (+100)

Prediction: CHC wins, 9-8

About the author

Daniel Santiago is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. He was drawn towards the sport after the underlying statistics and the analysis surrounding it grabbed his attention.

Daniel particularly enjoys furnishing reports about historic events in baseball and analyzing the game through a statistic-based outlook, based on Fangraphs and Baseball-Reference. This is in line with how he enjoyed watching baseball as a pastime. As a writer, he is very particular about cross-checking from reputable sources and doing his due diligence.

He became a lifelong Hideki Matsui fan after his exploits in the 2009 World Series for the New York Yankees. Among the current generation, Daniel's favorites include Shohei Ohtani and Jung Hoo Lee. Daniel is a huge follower of Asian baseball and both Ohtani and Lee have been in the top echelon of their respective leagues during their time with the NPB and KBO.

His favorite moment as a baseball fan was the final at-bat of the 2023 World Baseball Classic between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. He believes there aren't many words to fittingly describe the intensity of the moment.

As an avid sports fan, Daniel watches other sports and Esports when not writing about baseball.

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Mariners vs. Cubs: Game 2 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 21, 2025