On June 1, 2024, Fenway Park will be the stage for an intriguing matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox, set to begin at 4:10 PM under clear skies. Reese Olson, with an impressive ERA of 1.917, will take the mound for the Tigers, while the Red Sox will counter with Cooper Criswell, who holds an ERA of 4.190.

In the AL Central Division, the Tigers are currently 8th with a record of 28-29, holding a .490 winning percentage with a 10-9 divisional record, placing them 4th in their division. Recently, they have won 5 of their last 10 games but have lost their most recent contest. The Tigers have a balanced record both at home (14-15) and on the road (14-14), with an equal number of wins during day and night games. They’ve scored 243 runs and conceded 242 runs so far this season.

The Boston Red Sox, positioned 7th in the AL East Division, also have a balanced win-loss record of 29-29, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. They are ranked 3rd in the division with a record of 5-8. Similar to the Tigers, they’ve won 5 of their last 10 games and are coming off a win. Their home record stands at 12-16 and they’ve performed better on the road with a 17-13 record. The Red Sox have scored 251 runs and given up 228.

As for the betting odds, Detroit enters as slight underdogs. The point spread is set at 1.5 in favor of Boston. The over/under for the game is placed at 8.5 runs, tempting for those who anticipate a moderately high-scoring affair. If you’re leaning towards outright results, the money line odds are -117 for Detroit and -102 for Boston, painting a scenario of a tightly contested game.