On July 21, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to battle the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, starting at 1:37 PM under partly cloudy skies. Keider Montero will take the mound for Detroit with an ERA of 5.468, while Kevin Gausman will pitch for Toronto, holding an ERA of 4.500.

The Tigers currently rank 10th in the AL Central Division with a near-even record of 49 wins and 50 losses, translating to a .490 winning percentage. They are fourth in the division standings with a regional record of 16-13, and have shown solid form with eight wins in their last 10 games, including a current four-game winning streak. Detroit’s home and away records are equally balanced at 24-24 and 25-26, respectively. Moreover, they have thrived in daylight, achieving 27 wins compared to 22 in night games. They have scored 425 runs while allowing 427.

Conversely, the Toronto Blue Jays are 12th in the AL East Division, holding a record of 44 wins against 54 losses, which puts their winning percentage at .450. They are last in their division with a record of 12-16. The team has struggled recently, with only five wins in their last 10 matches, including a current two-game losing streak. They have a 21-26 home record and a slightly better 23-28 on the road. The Blue Jays have secured 23 victories in day games against 21 in night games, with 397 runs scored and 468 allowed.

Considering the betting odds for this match: The point spread stands at -1.5, pointing to a slight edge toward the favored team. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0, indicating expectations for moderate scoring. The moneyline odds are -155 for the Blue Jays at home, suggesting they are the favorites, while the Tigers stand at +131, making them the underdogs in this encounter.