On the evening of July 29, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will visit Comerica Park to challenge the Detroit Tigers under likely conditions of light rain. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM.

Tanner Bibee, who carries a 3.501 ERA, will start for the Guardians, while Jack Flaherty, possessing a lower ERA of 2.953, takes the mound for the Tigers. In the 2024 AL Central Division rankings, the Guardians lead with a record of 63-42, a .600 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 17-15. Lately, having won 5 of their last 10 matches, the team looks to extend their win streak currently at one. They have shown strength both at home (33-15) and on the road (30-27), performing significantly better during night games with 37 wins.

Conversely, the Tigers, stationed 10th in the division, sport a near-even record of 52-55, or a .49 winning percentage. They’ve kept their division games competitive with 19 victories and 17 defeats, holding down the 4th slot within the division. Recently, they’re coming off a loss, but hold a balanced play between their home (25-26) and away (27-29) games, with slightly better performance in day games at 28 wins.

Looking at the betting odds for this matchup, the Guardians are slight favorites with an Away Team Money Line of -119, while the Tigers are close behind with a Home Team Money Line of +101. The Point Spread sits at 1.5, favoring the Guardians, and the Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.0, suggesting a tightly contested, lower-scoring affair. This game could go either way, making it an intriguing watch for fans and bettors alike.