On the evening of July 22, 2024, Major League Baseball sees the Detroit Tigers go head-to-head with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, despite a forecast of light rain. The first pitch is slated for 06:40 PM. Starting on the mound for the Tigers is Tarik Skubal, who enters the game with an impressive ERA of 2.405. His counterpart from the Guardians, Carlos Carrasco, will be looking to lower his current ERA of 5.023.\n\nIn the 2024 season standings within the AL Central Division, the Tigers are positioned 10th with a close 49-51 record. They currently rank 4th in divisional games with a standing of 16-13. Their performance has picked up lately, with 7 wins in their last 10 matchups, despite a recent loss. At home, the Tigers are balanced with 24 wins and losses alike, while their away record shows a slight deficit at 25 wins to 27 losses. They have a slightly better record in day games, winning 26 out of 49.\n\nThe Guardians, on the other hand, hold the 2nd spot in the AL Central with a strong 59-39 overall record and are top of the division with a 15-13 division record. They’ve had a tougher run recently, recording 3 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The team boasts a strong home record of 31-13 compared to 28-26 on the road. The Guardians also show strength in night games with 34 wins out of 59.\n\nWhen it comes to betting odds, the Tigers are slight underdogs in this outing. The point spread stands at 1.5 in favor of the Guardians. The total Over/Under for the game is set at 7.5 runs, reflecting expectations of a moderately scoring game. With the Tigers having an Away Team Money Line of -118 and the Guardians a Home Team Money Line of 100, the odds suggest a rather balanced game that could go either way.