On the first day of June 2024, baseball fans will witness the Detroit Tigers clashing with the Boston Red Sox at the iconic Fenway Park, starting at 16:10. With clear skies forecasted, it promises to be an ideal day for baseball.

Representing the Tigers, Reese Olson will take the mound, entering the game with a solid ERA of 1.917. His counterpart from the Red Sox, Cooper Criswell, will try to counter with his own ERA of 4.190, seeking to maintain control in this high-stakes outing.

As far as the standings go, the Tigers are positioned 8th within the AL Central with a close-to-even record of 28-29, marking a 0.49 winning percentage. They’ve slightly underperformed in the division with a 10-9 record, but are currently 4th in the AL Central. Despite a recent slip marked by a loss, they are 5-5 in their last 10 games. Their balance extends to their performance on the road and at home, as equally as to their capabilities during day and night games, marked with an interesting symmetrical record in both scenarios. The Tigers have scored 243 runs but allowed almost as many.

In contrast, the AL East’s Red Sox hold a mirror record of 29-29 but have a winning edge with a 0.50 percentage. Stationed 3rd in their division, they have struggled slightly more within their ranks, with a 5-8 record. Like the Tigers, they’ve found recent form with a win in their latest outing, contributing to a 5-5 in their last 10 contests. Fenway Park hasn’t been fortuitous this season, presenting a challenge with a 12-16 home record versus a stronger 17-13 showing on the road.

The betting odds suggest a close encounter, with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. Boston, as the home team, are somewhat favored with a money line at -102 against Detroit’s -117. Such figures indicate expectations of a tightly contested game, potentially low-scoring if both pitchers perform to their averages. Betting wisely with these odds, while acknowledging the strengths and recent form of both teams, could offer interesting avenues for predictive wagers.