On September 10, 2024, a pivotal clash is set as the Cleveland Guardians visit the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, starting at 7:40 PM under partly cloudy skies. Taking the hill for the Guardians is Ben Lively, who holds an ERA of 4.067 this season. His counterpart from the White Sox will be Jonathan Cannon, currently with an ERA of 4.530.

The Guardians currently occupy the second spot in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 82-62, indicating a winning percentage of .570. They lead the division with a record of 25-21 and have won six of their last ten games, sitting on a one-game win streak. When playing away, their record stands at 39-37. They have scored 646 runs and conceded 574 this season. Meanwhile, the White Sox are at the foot of the division with a 33-112 record, a winning percentage of .230, and a divisional record of 8-39. Their performance at home has been particularly challenging, with a record of 18-55.

As for the odds of the upcoming game, they are leaning significantly towards the Cleveland Guardians. The Point Spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians, while the Over/Under for total runs scored by both teams is 8.5. In terms of MoneyLine bets, the Guardians are the favorites with -223, contrasting sharply with the White Sox at +186. These odds suggest that betting markets see a strong possibility of a Guardians victory, reflecting their superior season performance and recent form compared to the White Sox. This leaves bettors considering the potential for an underdog win or the reliability of a favorites triumph in this divisional matchup.