The Cleveland Guardians are set to battle the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 29, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM in conditions expected to feature light rain. Leading the pitching lineup for the Guardians will be Tanner Bibee, who holds a commendable ERA of 3.501. Representing the Tigers, Jack Flaherty will take the mound boasting a stronger ERA of 2.953.

Currently, the Guardians top the 2024 AL Central Division with a robust record of 63-42, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.60. They lead the division with 17 victories against 15 defeats, showing a strong recent form of 5 wins in the last 10 games, marked by a winning streak of one game. On the home front, they’ve managed 33 wins to 15 losses, whereas their road record stands at 30 wins and 27 losses. In daytime clashes, they have 26 victories, eclipsed by their performance in night games which has seen them amass 37 wins. The team’s run tally stands at 478 scored against 406 conceded.

On the other side, the Detroit Tigers find themselves 10th in the same division, with a win-loss record of 52-55, granting them a winning percentage of 0.49. They are fourth in divisional performances with 19 wins to 17 losses. The Tigers have mirrored the Guardians’ recent form, also capturing 5 victories in their last 10 outings, though they find themselves currently on a losing streak of one game. Their performance at home is nearly balanced at 25-26, with a slightly less successful road record of 27-29. Their day game outcomes stand at 28 wins against 24 from night games. In total, the Tigers have scored 455 runs while conceding 457.

Focusing on the betting odds, the game presents an interesting array of figures. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians ostensibly due to their stronger divisional standing and recent record. The over/under for the match is placed at 7.0 runs, reflecting expectations of a moderately low-scoring affair likely influenced by the pitching prowess on display. In the money line markets, the Guardians are given a slight edge with -119, while the Tigers, playing at home, are listed at +101, suggesting a closely contested matchup between these division rivals.