The Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Detroit Tigers on July 8, 2024, at 6:40 PM in Comerica Park. Weather forecasts predict partly cloudy skies for the matchup.

Gavin Williams will lead the pitching for the Guardians with an ERA of 11.250, while Keider Montero, possessing an ERA of 6.600, will take the mound for the Tigers. Within the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians lead with a record of 56-32 and a winning percentage of .640. The team also holds a strong divisional record of 14-10. Currently, the Guardians are riding a winning streak of two and have won five of their last ten games. On the road, they display a commendable record of 26-21. In day games, they have secured 24 wins, demonstrating stronger performance in night games with 32 wins. The Guardians have scored 436 runs while allowing 339.

The Tigers, conversely, are positioned 11th in the division with a 42-48 record, a .470 winning percentage, and rank 4th in their division with a 13-12 divisional record. Their performance echoes uncertainty with a home record of 19-22 and an almost similar road record of 23-26. In their recent outings, the Tigers have managed to maintain a balance, with five wins in their last ten matches, currently on a three-game winning streak. They have scored 371 runs and conceded 390 this season.

In terms of betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 8.5 runs. The Detroit Tigers are the underdogs at home with a MoneyLine of +123 while the Cleveland Guardians are favored on the road at -144. These odds suggest a closely contested game is likely, hinting at a slight advantage to the Guardians due to their strong overall and recent performance records.