On the evening of September 5, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park, starting at 08:40 PM under clear skies.

Casey Mize will take the hill for the Tigers, sporting a 4.358 ERA. Across the field, Martín Pérez will pitch for the Padres, with a slightly higher ERA of 4.709.

The Tigers find themselves in 7th place within the AL Central Division, balancing an even record of 70 wins and 70 losses, which reflects a .500 winning percentage. They’ve managed 24 wins against 22 defeats in divisional play, ranking 4th. The team’s recent form is solid, boasting 6 victories in their last 10 outings, though they currently have a 2-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 35-34, while their road games show a slight dip with 35 wins and 36 losses. Considering performance based on the time of day, they win more under the lights with 38 night game victories against 32 in daytime.

In contrast, the San Diego Padres hold 4th place in the NL West Division with an impressive record of 80-61, translating to a .567 winning percentage. They are evenly split in their divisional matchups with 20 victories and 20 losses. The Padres are in good form, riding a 3-game winning streak and securing 7 wins in their last 10 games. They are stronger at home (39-32) than on the road (41-29). A notable difference is their prowess in night games, having won 48 compared to 32 day games. They have scored 673 runs and allowed 602.

Looking at the betting odds, the Padres are favored with a -1.5 point spread and a -156 money line, indicating stronger confidence in their victory. The Tigers, despite playing away, have an opportunity to upset with a money line of +131. The expected point total for the game, set at 8.5, suggests a relatively moderate scoring game. Bettors and fans will closely watch these odds as the game could swing either way depending on which team leverages their strengths best.