The Cleveland Guardians are set to meet the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 3, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 PM under clear skies. Tanner Bibee, with a solid ERA of 3.650, will start for the Guardians. His counterpart for the Royals, Brady Singer, enters the game with an impressive ERA of 3.360.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians sit in third place with a record of 79-59, reflecting a .570 winning percentage. They boast a divisional record of 23-20 and have won six of their last ten games, including the last two consecutive games. The team has performed well both at home (43-25) and on the road (36-34), with a stronger showing in night games where they’ve won 47 out of 79 games.

Conversely, the Royals rank sixth in the division with a record of 75-64, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They have managed 29 divisional wins against 15 losses and have experienced a dip in form lately, losing their last six games. Their performance at home stands at 41-29 compared to a near-even 34-35 record on the road.

When it comes to betting odds, the Guardians are slightly favored on the road with a MoneyLine of -121 compared to the Royals’ +102. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians to cover, while the over/under for total runs scored in the game is placed at 8.0. Bettors leaning towards a tighter game might look at under, as both starting pitchers have demonstrated the ability to control the run rate effectively.