The Baltimore Orioles are scheduled to clash with the Cleveland Guardians on August 3, 2024, at Progressive Field, with the opening pitch set for 7:15 PM. Light rain is expected to accompany the proceedings. Taking the helm on the pitcher’s mound for the Orioles will be Zach Eflin, who carries an ERA of 4.112. The Guardians will counter with Joey Cantillo, who has struggled this season with an ERA of 8.100. In the AL East standings, the Orioles hold the second spot with a solid 65-46 record and are particularly strong in their division with 23 wins. Cleveland stands atop the AL Central with a 67-42 record, supported by a strong home record of 35-15. As for the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians by a slight margin, with an over/under of 9.0 points suggesting anticipation of a moderately high-scoring game. The odds slightly favor the Orioles as the Away Team with a money line of -131, while the Guardians stand at +111 at home. This indicates a potentially tight contest, reflecting the competitive edge both teams bring into this matchup.