On September 11, 2024, a pivotal game is set to take place at Guaranteed Rate Field where the Cleveland Guardians will square off against the Chicago White Sox at 2:10 PM under partially cloudy skies.

Matthew Boyd will lead the pitch for the Guardians, carrying an impressive ERA of 2.198, while the White Sox will counter with Davis Martin, who has an ERA of 3.287. As the top contender of the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians stand with 83 wins and 62 losses, a .570 winning percentage. They’re leading the division with a record of 26-21, having secured 6 wins out of their last 10 games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. The Guardians have boasted stronger performances at home with a 43-25 record versus a slightly less impressive 40-37 on the road, with daytime games yielding 34 wins against 49 in the nighttime.

Conversely, the Chicago White Sox find themselves struggling at the bottom of the division with a 33-113 record, reflecting a harsh .230 winning percentage. With only 8 divisional wins against 40 losses, their recent form shows a desperate 2 wins in their last 10 matches, and they currently are on a two-game losing streak. Their poor performance is evident both at home (18-56) and on the road (15-57), with a slightly better record in night games at 21 wins compared to 12 in day games.

In terms of betting odds, the game presents some compelling figures. The point spread is set at 1.5 in favor of the Guardians. The over/under for the game stands at 8.0, pointing towards a potentially lower scoring game. Bettors looking at moneyline odds will find the Guardians as favorites at -221 against the White Sox, who are underdogs at +185. These odds suggest that while an upset isn’t out of the question, the Guardians are expected to have a significant edge.