This is a good buy-low spot on the Mariners, who were just embarrassingly swept three games by the Padres at home. The White Sox, a team not used to winning, could still be celebrating after pulling out a come-from-behind, 9-8, extra-inning home victory on Sunday against their city rivals, the Cubs. Now, though, the White Sox have to make the long journey to Seattle, where they will find Bryan Woo and his 1.00 WHIP awaiting them. The free-swinging White Sox have struck out 244 more times than they have walked. Rookie Noah Schultz will start for Chicago. Schultz has a high upside, but is dealing with command issues. He has a 4.91 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP, issuing 21 walks in 29.1 innings. The Mariners are a patient team. They have drawn the third most walks in the American League. They are built to capitalize on Schultz's lack of control. Take the Mariners.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on May 18, 2026 at 11:53AM ET.
Chicago at Seattle
May 18, 2026
1.5 units on Seattle -152 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.49)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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