On the evening of September 13, 2024, Progressive Field will be the battle ground as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Cleveland Guardians at 7:10 PM under a clear sky. The pitching matchup promises to be a tight contest with Zack Littell stepping up for the Rays, holding a solid ERA of 3.894, against the Guardians’ Tanner Bibee, who posts an even stronger ERA of 3.565.

Currently, in the AL East Division standings, the Rays are positioned 10th with a record of 72-75, maintaining a win percentage of .490 and standing 4th with a divisional record of 19-24. Their performance includes a mix of victories and losses with 5 wins in their last 10 outings and a recent win streak of W1. The Rays have demonstrated nearly equal competency on both home and away scenarios, showing 37-38 at home and 35-37 on the road. Their split between day and night games shows a struggle during day games with only 30 wins out of 72 games compared to their better performance in night games where they have 42 wins.

On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians hold a sturdy second rank in the AL Central Division at 84-63, boasting a .570 winning percentage. Placing 1st in their division record at 27-21, they have captured 6 wins in their last 10 games, although currently coming off a loss. The Guardians perform prominently at home with a 43-26 record and carry a modest 41-37 on their road games. They excel during night games with 51 victories against 33 in daytime contests. They have accumulated 659 runs offensively but have surrendered 583 on the defense end.

Breaking down the odds for this matchup, the point spread stands at -1.5 favoring the Guardians, indicating expectations of them winning by at least 2 runs. The over/under line is set at 7.5, suggesting a lower scoring game, while the money line odds are Tampa Bay Rays +148 and Cleveland Guardians -175, reflecting a favor towards the Guardians for a straight win.