On the afternoon of July 20, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to square off against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, with first pitch slated for 3:07 PM under partly cloudy skies. Reese Olson, with a commendable ERA of 3.297, will take the mound for the Tigers. His counterpart, Yusei Kikuchi of the Blue Jays, enters the game with an ERA of 4.415.

In the standings of the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers are in the 10th position with a record of 48-50, translating to a .490 winning percentage. They rank 4th within their division based on a divisional record of 16-13, showcasing strong recent form with eight wins in their last 10 games and a current three-game winning streak. Comparatively, their home and road records stand evenly at 24-24 and 24-26 respectively, with a 26-22 distinction in day games versus night games. The Tigers have scored 418 runs and conceded 424 runs this season.

On the other hand, the Blue Jays find themselves in the 12th position within the AL East Division with a 44-53 record, holding a .450 winning percentage. Placed 5th in their division with a 12-16 division record, the Blue Jays have been struggling recently, with only five wins in their last 10 games and a recent loss. Their home record stands at 21-25 and they have a slightly worse 23-28 record on the road. They have earned 23 victories in daytime games compared to 21 in nighttime contests, having scored 394 runs while allowing 461.

As for the betting outlook, the point spread is set at -1.5, and the over/under is pegged at 8.0 runs. The money line sees the Blue Jays as favorites at -136, reflecting their home-field advantage despite recent struggles, while the Tigers are listed at +116 as the underdogs, creating an intriguing betting dynamic given their recent form compared to the Blue Jays.