On the afternoon of May 29, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Detroit Tigers at Detroit’s Comerica Park, starting at 4:10 PM. The forecast predicts a day with broken clouds, setting the stage for an intriguing game in favorable weather conditions.

Leading the Pirates’ pitching lineup, Paul Skenes, who has maintained an impressive ERA of 2.250, will take the mound. Facing him will be Keider Montero of the Tigers, who enters the game with a remarkable ERA of 0.000.

In terms of standings, the Pirates find themselves in the 10th spot in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 25-29, equating to a 0.46 winning percentage. They’ve captured 7 wins out of 14 divisional games. Recently, the team has seen a fair amount of success, securing 6 wins in their last 10 matchups, though they currently are on a one-game losing streak. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded more wins in daytime games with a tally of 14, versus 11 in evening games. On the scoring front, they’ve accumulated 214 runs while conceding 243.

On the other side, the Detroit Tigers rank 8th in the 2024 AL Central Division, displaying a close record of 26-27, which translates to a 0.49 winning percentage. They hold a slightly positive division record at 10-9 and are also positioned 4th in their division standings. Unlike the Pirates, the Tigers have had a mixed bag of results in their last 10 games with 5 wins, but are currently enjoying a three-game winning streak. Their home and away records are fairly balanced, and they have scored and allowed an equal number of runs, 225.

Betting enthusiasts will find interesting odds for this matchup. The over/under is set at 7.5, with the Pirates favored by a 1.5 point spread. For those betting on money lines, the Pirates are at -143, suggesting their higher expected chance to win, while the Tigers are at +120, potentially offering a greater return for a riskier bet.