Set for July 25, 2024, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM amid expected light rain conditions. The starting pitcher for the Tigers has yet to be confirmed, while the Guardians will hand the ball to Gavin Williams, who enters the game with a 4.50 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers currently occupy the 11th spot with a 50-53 record, reflecting a .490 winning percentage. The team is fourth in the division with a 17-15 record against divisional opponents, showing a form of six wins in their last ten outings, despite a current two-game losing streak. Their balanced home and away records are 24-24 and 26-29, respectively, and they have performed slightly better in daytime games with a 28-22 record. The Tigers have scored 442 runs and conceded 441 over their campaign so far.

Conversely, the Cleveland Guardians lead the division with a strong 61-40 record, holding a .600 winning percentage and leading the division. At 17-14 against division rivals, they are enjoying a two-game win streak. Impressier are their splits, going 33-14 at home and 28-26 on the road, with a slightly better performance in night games (34 wins) compared to day games (27 wins). Their offense has managed to rack up 471 runs, and they’ve allowed 391 runs.

Regarding the betting odds, the Guardians are favorites with a point spread of -1.5 and the over/under is set at 7.5 total runs for the game. The Cleveland Guardians’ moneyline sits at -180, making them the stronger bet, while the Tigers are set at an enticing +150, suggesting that an upset, while unlikely, could yield significant returns for risk-tolerant bettors.