The Seattle Mariners (37-36) and Chicago Cubs (45-29) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Wrigley Field in Chicago is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mariners vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Cubs closed out their series with Milwaukee yesterday with an 8-7 loss. Pete Crow-Armstrong smacked his 20th home run in the loss. The Mariners were off yesterday following a series at home against Boston. The Sox took two of three.

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The extra-loud ovation that greeted Pete Crow-Armstrong before his first at-bat Thursday at Wrigley Field made it clear that every game he plays in has must-see-event potential. C

Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer, rookie Caleb Durbin added a two-run drive and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Chicago Cubs 8-7

Pete Crow-Armstrong belts a home run to give the Cubs a 2-1 lead. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

The Mariners had a 3½-game lead in the AL West after defeating the Astros May 23. Since then they are 8-15. They’ve also lost seven of their last eight road games. So maybe the Cubs are getting them at Wrigley Field at the right time.