On the evening of July 22, 2024, an engaging MLB matchup will unfold at Progressive Field as the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians at 6:40 PM under likely light rain conditions. The Tigers will bring Tarik Skubal to the mound, who boasts a strong ERA of 2.405, while the Guardians counter with Carlos Carrasco, carrying an ERA of 5.023.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Tigers currently hold the 10th spot with a record of 49-51, a .490 winning percentage, 4th in the division with a 16-13 divisional record, and showcasing a trend of 7 wins in their recent 10 games but with a recent loss streak. Their home and away games balance out with a 24-24 home record and a 25-27 on the road. They have a slight edge in day games with 26 wins over night games with 23 wins, scoring a total of 429 runs and conceding 432.

Conversely, the Guardians stand 2nd in the AL Central with a stronger 59-39 record, a winning percentage of 0.60, and top in division play at 15-13. They show a recent dip with only 3 wins in the last 10 games and a current 2-loss streak. At home, they dominate with a 31-13 record compared to a 28-26 away game record, and have accumulated more wins in night games (34) as compared to day games (25), with 462 runs scored and 378 conceded.

Looking at the game’s odds, the Guardians are favored with a home team money line of +100, while the Tigers, despite the impressive pitching of Skubal, are the underdogs at an away team money line of -118. The point spread is set at 1.5, directing towards a potentially tight game, and with an Over/Under of 7.5, it could sway bettors on expecting a lower-scoring game given the pitchers’ stats and weather conditions.