On the evening of May 31, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Slated for a 07:10 pm start, the game is expected to unfold under scattered clouds, setting a dramatic scene for this baseball encounter.

Stepping up to the pitcher’s mound for Detroit will be Kenta Maeda, who currently holds a 5.804 ERA. Opposing him, Tanner Houck of the Boston Red Sox, boasts a notably lower ERA of 1.901, promising a compelling pitching duel.

In terms of standings, the Tigers find themselves in 7th place within the 2024 AL Central Division, sporting a balanced record of 28 wins and 28 losses. They’ve shown fair performance in their division games with 10 wins out of 19 and have a recent track record of 5 wins in their last 10 games. Their road and home games are fairly even-split, with 14 wins each in away and home games respectively.

On the other side, the Boston Red Sox are positioned 9th in the 2024 AL East Division with a closely matched win-loss record of 28-29. Their performance in the division has been less stellar, with 5 wins out of 13 matchups. Recently, their form has dipped slightly, evidenced by two consecutive losses in their most recent games.

Looking at the betting odds for this match-up, the Red Sox are slight favorites with a home team money line of -166 against the Tigers’ +140. The game’s point spread sits at -1.5, favoring the Red Sox, and the over/under for the game is placed at 8.5. These figures indicate a slight edge for the Boston team, suggesting a potentially tight contest. Bettors might lean towards the Red Sox given these odds, but the Tigers could also surprise, making this a fascinating game to watch or bet on.