On June 7, 2024, an exciting MLB contest is set to unfold as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, slated for a 7:10 PM start. The conditions at the park are expected to be mostly clear.
Logan Allen will step up to the pitcher’s mound for the Cleveland Guardians, carrying an ERA of 5.830 into the game. Facing him will be Ryan Weathers for the Miami Marlins, who sports a more favorable ERA of 3.408.
In terms of standings within the 2024 AL Central Division, the Cleveland Guardians are currently second, with a record of 40-21, reflecting a winning percentage of .660. They lead their division with a record of 11-6. The Guardians show strong recent form with six wins in their last ten matchups, though they’ve hit a snag with a recent loss. They’ve performed commendably both at home (21-8) and on the road (19-13), with better outcomes in night games (24 wins) compared to day games (16 wins). They’ve chalked up a total of 309 runs scored against 229 runs allowed.
Conversely, the Miami Marlins are at the bottom of the NL East Division standings, placed 15th with a win-loss record of 21-41, marking a .340 win percentage. Their divisional struggles are highlighted by a 4-12 record, with only three wins in their last ten games and a four-game losing streak. The Marlins have had difficulties both at home (11-23) and away (10-18), with an almost equal record in day (11 wins) and night games (10 wins). Their run totals reflect these challenges, with 227 runs scored and 315 runs allowed.
As for the betting odds, the Guardians are favored with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under set at 8.0. In money line terms, the Guardians are positioned at -125, indicating their stronger likelihood of winning, while the Marlins are seen as less likely victors at +106. These odds suggest a relatively close game but tilt in favor of the Guardians, reflecting their superior season performance and recent form.