The Seattle Mariners are favored in this Spring Training matchup with their projected 89.5 win total and +125 odds to win the AL West, compared to the Chicago White Sox's 67.5 projected wins and 50-1 division odds. The Mariners' pitching staff is expected to rebound after ranking 18th in ERA last season, while the White Sox are banking on improved late-inning relief with closer Seranthony Dominguez and developing prospects Grant Taylor and Jordan Leasure with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 8:10 PM PST on February 24, 2026, during MLB Spring Training.

This Spring Training game will be played at a spring training facility in Arizona, with both teams participating in Cactus League games as part of their preparation for the 2026 regular season.

The Seattle Mariners are projected to finish stronger in 2026 with an expected 89.5 wins, while the Chicago White Sox are projected for 67.5 wins after winning only 60 games in 2025. The Mariners' rotation ranks fifth in projected WAR and benefits from T-Mobile Park's run-suppressing dimensions, giving them the edge in this Spring Training contest.

Spring Training games do not count toward regular season head-to-head records, but the Mariners enter 2026 as a legitimate World Series contender with 13-1 odds, while the White Sox are rebuilding with 500-1 World Series odds and are expected to improve incrementally from their 60-win 2025 season.