The Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 11, 2024, commencing at 4:05 PM under overcast skies. The pitching matchup features Keider Montero from the Tigers, entering the game with an ERA of 5.617, against the Giants’ Hayden Birdsong, who boasts an ERA of 4.732.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers rank 11th with a record of 55-63, showing a slight struggle in their division with 20 wins and 22 losses, positioning them fourth. Lately, their performance has waned, having achieved only three victories in their last ten matchups, compounded by a three-game losing streak. Their season performance includes 26 home game wins against 31 losses, and 29 road game wins to 32 losses, showing nearly balanced results in day and night games.

Conversely, the Giants hold the 8th spot in the NL West Division with a win-loss record of 61-58, demonstrating a stronger season compared to the Tigers. They rank fourth in their division with 21 wins and 19 losses, riding a current winning streak of four games. The Giants boast a stronger home record of 35-23, with a lesser performance on the road at 26-35. They’ve scored 526 runs while conceding 530 throughout the season.

As for betting odds, the Giants are favorites with a -1.5 point spread and a money line of -185, indicating stronger confidence in their performance at home. The Tigers come in as underdogs with a money line of +155. The over/under for the game is set at 8.0, pointing towards expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. This suggests cautious optimism for the Giants to cover the spread and potentially secure a comfortable win in this matchup.