On July 7, 2024, the stage is set at Great American Ball Park for a thrilling match-up as the Detroit Tigers go head-to-head with the Cincinnati Reds at 1:40 PM. The forecast promises a clear sky, adding to the perfect baseball weather. Taking the helm for the Tigers will be Tarik Skubal, who has maintained an impressive 2.447 ERA. Facing him from the mound for the Reds will be Graham Ashcraft, whose ERA stands at 5.450.

In terms of standings within the AL Central, the Tigers have gathered 41 wins against 48 losses, marking a winning percentage of .46 and securing the 4th position in the division with a 13-12 record against divisional rivals. Their recent trajectory shows they have won 4 out of their last 10 games and are riding the momentum of a two-game win streak. Their performance splits show 19 wins at home versus 22 losses, and 22 wins to 26 losses on the road. Day games have seen them victorious 21 times compared to 20 wins in night games, with the team scoring a total of 366 runs while conceding 389.

On the other side, the Reds stand 11th in the NL Central with a record of 42 wins and 47 losses, a winning percentage just shy of the Tigers at .47. They hold a divisional record of 12 wins to 14 losses, and like the Tigers, stand 4th in their division. They have tallied 5 wins in their recent set of 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. At home, their record is 20 wins to 25 losses, balancing a 22-22 record in away games. The team shines under the floodlights with 26 night game victories against 16 in the daytime, managing to score 381 runs while allowing 363.

Looking at the game odds, the Tigers are slight favorites with a -141 moneyline compared to the Reds at +120. The over/under for the game is set very close at 8.0 runs, reflecting the expectation of a moderately high-scoring game, while the point spread is 1.5. These odds suggest a close contest, with potential for either team to pull ahead.