On May 7, 2024, a thrilling MLB matchup is set to take place at Progressive Field as the Detroit Tigers square off against the Cleveland Guardians at 6:10 PM, under skies forecasted to have scattered clouds.

Kenta Maeda will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers, entering the game with a 5.023 ERA. The Cleveland Guardians will counter with Logan Allen, who holds a slightly higher ERA of 5.108. In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Guardians are at the top with a record of 19-9, demonstrating a robust winning percentage of .68. In contrast, the Tigers find themselves at the 5th spot with a 16-12 record, indicating a winning percentage of .57.

From a betting perspective, the Guardians are slightly favored in this contest. The point spread stands at -1.5 in their favor, meaning they need to win by at least 2 runs for a bet on them to pay off. The over-under for the game is set at 8.5, suggesting expectations for moderate scoring. For those looking to wager on the outcome directly, the money line offers the Guardians at -125 and the Tigers at +105, reflecting Cleveland’s slight edge as favorites according to the oddsmakers.