On the evening of June 5, 2024, at 8:05 PM, the Detroit Tigers will visit Globe Life Field to challenge the Texas Rangers. The forecast suggests an overcast sky setting the stage for the game. Kenta Maeda will lead the pitching for the Tigers, carrying an ERA of 6.248. His counterpart, José Ureña of the Rangers, counters with an ERA of 3.745, making the pitching matchup one to watch closely.

In the run-up to this clash, the Detroit Tigers are currently placed 7th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 31-30 and a winning percentage of .510. They’ve shown solid form, winning 7 of their last 10 games and are riding a three-game win streak. The Tigers have a mixed record at home (14-15) and a slightly better record on the road (17-15).

Conversely, the Texas Rangers find themselves 10th in the AL West Division, holding a 29-32 win-loss record. Their recent performance has been less consistent, with only 5 wins in their last 10 outings and currently on a two-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 14-15, similar to their away record of 15-17.

Turning to betting odds for the matchup, the spread sits at -1.5 in favor of the Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 9.0, suggesting an expectation of moderate scoring. For those looking at the moneyline, the home team Rangers are favored with odds of -133, while the Tigers stand as underdogs at +113. These odds indicate a tight match but with a slight edge to the Rangers, potentially influenced by their pitching advantage and home field.