On the evening of September 12, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, beginning at 7:15 PM, under what’s expected to be a clear sky. Ryan Pepiot, with a 3.664 ERA, will be pitching for the Rays, while Gavin Williams, carrying a 5.250 ERA, will take the mound for the Guardians.
The Rays currently stand 10th in the 2024 AL East Division with a record of 71-75, reflecting a .490 winning percentage. They sit 4th in their division, having won 19 games against divisional rivals and 24 losses. Their latest form shows a struggle with 4 wins in the last 10 games and they are on a 3-game losing streak. Comparatively, their home and away records show a slight deficiency in performance with 37-38 at home and 34-37 on the road. Day games seem challenging with 29 wins, while they have done better under the night sky securing 42 victories.
Over in the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians hold the top position with an impressive 84-62 record, which results in a .580 winning percentage. They are also first in their division, with 27 division wins to 21 losses. Riding high on a 3-game win streak, they have captured 7 of their last 10 games. Their prowess both at home (43-25) and on the road (41-37) complements their overall performance. The Guardians have also scored 657 runs, outscoring the Rays by a significant margin, while conceding 578 runs.
Turning to the odds, the Cleveland Guardians are slightly favored. The point spread is set at -1.5, indicating that the Guardians are expected to win by at least 2 runs. The game’s over/under is pegged at 7.5, suggesting a moderate number of runs expected. For those betting on outright winners, the Guardians sit at -144, making them the favorites, while the Rays are at +122, marking them as underdogs in this matchup.