On the evening of September 7, 2024, the baseball world will be captivated as the Cleveland Guardians visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The first pitch is slated for 9:10 PM under expected clear skies. Gavin Williams, armed with a 4.551 ERA, is set to start for the Guardians, while the Dodgers have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

In the standings within the AL Central, the Guardians rank second with an 81-60 record, a .570 win percentage, leading their division with a 24-21 record. Their recent form includes six wins in their last ten games, alongside a recent victory that places them on a winning streak. The Guardians boast stronger performances in night games with 48 wins, compared to 33 in day games, and have scored 639 runs while conceding 560.

Conversely, the Dodgers also hold the second place in the NL West with an 84-57 record and a .600 winning percentage. Like the Guardians, they top their division with a 24-19 record. Despite a current two-game losing streak, their home record is a solid 45-25 and they’ve secured 59 wins in night games. The Dodgers have crossed home plate 702 times this season, allowing 592 runs against them.

As for betting odds, the Los Angeles Dodgers are favored with a -1.5 point spread and a money line of -174, while the Guardians stand as underdogs at +143 on the money line. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. Given the records and recent form of both teams, bettors might lean towards a tight contest with the potential for plenty of action on the scoreboard.