Prop Bets: Seattle Mariners VS Chicago Cubs 2025-06-20
Cubs vs. Mariners Prediction: A Tale of Two Pitchers (and Why the Cub Den is About to Roar)
The Chicago Cubs, fresh off a 24-13 home stretch that would make a casino tycoon weep with envy, host the Seattle Mariners in what might as well be a “Don’t @ Me, I’ve Got a 2.79 ERA” showcase featuring Cade Horton. Meanwhile, George Kirby takes the mound for Seattle, armed with a 5.96 ERA and the kind of strikeout percentages that make you wonder if he’s just waiting for the inning to end.
Key Numbers to Know:
- Cubs’ Offense: 5.4 runs per game (top 6 MLB in runs, BA, and OPS). They don’t need a net to catch flies—they are the net.
- Kirby’s Struggles: 5.96 ERA on the season, though he’ll counter with, “But my chase rate is chef’s kiss.”
- Horton’s June Magic: 1.86 ERA across three starts this month. June has treated him like a free buffet.
- Odds: Cubs are a -144 favorite (DraftKings), while the total sits at 9.5 runs (lean Under per SportsLine’s 8.3-run projection).
Prop Bet Pick?
None in the context, but if you had to invent one: Bet on “Cubs’ offense to outscore Kirby’s ERA in the 1st inning.” The odds? Let’s say… 1.5 runs to 5.96 ERA. Math checks out.
Final Prediction:
The Cubs’ bats will treat Kirby like a broken ATM—keep pulling, keep getting roasted. With Horton’s June form and Wrigley’s aura of chaos, look for a Cubs win and a game under 9.5 runs. The Mariners’ offense, which ranks 15th in MLB, will likely play tag along as Chicago’s lineup runs the table.
Play: Cubs moneyline (-144) or the Under 9.5 (-1.91 to -1.97, depending on your bookie).
George Kirby, meanwhile, will probably throw a fit and demand a trade to the Yankees. We saw it in his eyes. 🎬⚾
Created: June 20, 2025, 4:10 p.m. GMT