On the evening of July 27, 2024, at 6:05 PM, the Cleveland Guardians will challenge the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park under clear skies. Carlos Carrasco, with an ERA of 5.321, will take the mound for the Guardians. Opposing him for the Phillies will be Tyler Phillips, who holds a more commendable ERA of 2.812.

The Guardians lead the AL Central with a 62-41 record, reflecting a .60 winning percentage. They’ve posted a divisional record of 17-15 and have won 5 out of their last 10 games, with a current winning streak of one game. At home, they have 33 wins against 15 losses; on the road, they have 29 wins and 26 losses. Their performance in day games stands at 26 victories, while they have a stronger record in night games with 36 wins. The team has scored 474 runs and allowed 395.

The Phillies top the NL East, boasting a record of 64-39 that translates to a .62 winning percentage. They’ve won 15 out of 25 divisional games and have secured 37 wins at home against 17 losses, and 27 wins to 22 losses on the road. Like the Guardians, the Phillies perform better at night with 43 victories opposed to 21 in day games. They’ve scored a total of 501 runs while conceding 394.

The betting odds present the Phillies with a slight edge. They are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an Over/Under of 9.0, signaling expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. The MoneyLine sets the Phillies at -158, indicating a stronger confidence in their win, whereas the Guardians stand at +134, suggesting they are the underdogs but not without a fighting chance.