The Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 PM under an expected light rain conditions.

Gavin Williams will start as pitcher for the Guardians, carrying a 4.821 ERA into the game. His counterpart from the Rays, Zack Littell, holds a slightly lower ERA of 4.437. Currently, the Guardians lead the AL Central with a robust 57-36 record, translating to a .610 winning percentage, while the Rays couch in the middle of the AL East pack with a balanced 47-47 record.

Delving into recent performance, the Guardians have won four of their last 10 games but are trying to shake off a three-game losing streak. They have shown strength at home with a 30-11 record, though their road games are less consistent at 27-25. The Rays, on the other hand, have secured a couple of consecutive wins recently and possess an even split in their home and away records.

In terms of scoring, Cleveland has put up 450 runs and conceded 365, whereas Tampa Bay has scored 372 runs while allowing 435. The Rays struggle more in divisional play with a 12-18 record compared to the Guardians’ 15-13.

With regards to betting odds, the current lines align closely with the competitive nature of both teams. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians slightly due to their strong overall and divisional standings. The over/under is pegged at 7.5 runs, indicative of anticipated tight pitching and defensive play. The money line casts the Guardians as slight favorites at -112 over the Rays at -105, reflecting the close matchups both teams have been involved in this season.