Scheduled for July 7, 2024, the San Francisco Giants are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, beginning at 1:40 PM under an expected clear sky. Leading the charge for the Giants will be Hayden Birdsong, who carries an ERA of 4.655. Opposing him on the mound for the Guardians will be Carlos Carrasco, with an ERA of 5.211.

The Giants find themselves in 9th place in the 2024 NL West Division standings, with a record of 44 wins against 46 losses, which reflects a winning percentage of .489. Their divisional play shows 15 victories against 14 defeats, positioning them 4th. They’ve managed 6 wins in their last 10 games but are on a one-game losing streak. The Giants have demonstrated stronger performances at home with a 25-19 record, compared to their 19-27 road record. They’ve captured 21 daytime games compared to 23 nighttime wins, with a score differential of 398 scored and 424 allowed.

On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians lead the 2024 AL Central Division with a robust record of 55 wins and 32 losses, translating to a .632 winning percentage. The Guardians excel both at home (29-11) and on the road (26-21), and despite a middling last 10 games with only 4 victories, they are currently on a one-game win streak. Their performance shines brighter during night games with a count of 32 wins.

Turning to the betting odds for this matchup, the Guardians are favored with a Point Spread of -1.5. The Over/Under for the game is set at 9.0. Speaking in terms of monetary risk and gain, the Home Team Money Line for the Cleveland Guardians stands at -131, while the Away Team Money Line for the San Francisco Giants is positioned at +111. This translates to a tilt in favor of the Guardians, potentially reflecting the teams’ current standing and recent performances.