The Cleveland Guardians are set to take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 9, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under potentially overcast skies. Ben Lively, who boasts an impressive 3.142 ERA, will start for the Guardians. The Tigers will counter with Kenta Maeda, whose ERA this season is 6.714.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Guardians sit in second place with a record of 56-33, translating to a winning percentage of 0.63. They lead the division with a record against divisional opponents at 14-11. Recently, they have won 5 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. The Guardians have shown strength both at home, with a 30-11 record, and on the road, holding a 26-22 record. When it comes to day versus night games, they have won 24 during the day against 32 at night, scoring a total of 436 runs while allowing 340.

Conversely, the Tigers are currently 11th in the AL Central with a 43-48 record, posting a 0.47 winning percentage. They are fourth in the division with a 14-12 divisional record. The Tigers are on a four-game winning streak, having won 6 of their last 10 games. Their home record this season is 20-22 and they have a slightly better record on the road at 23-26. In terms of game timing, they have 23 daytime wins versus 20 nighttime. The Tigers have scored 372 runs and given up 390.

In the betting odds, the Guardians are favored with a point spread of 1.5. The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5. Betting lines for the game see the Guardians as the away favorite with a moneyline of -141, while the Tigers are listed at +120 at home. These odds suggest a close game, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup and the recent form of both teams.