Scheduled for a 1:10 PM start on August 7, 2024, at Progressive Field, the Arizona Diamondbacks will square off against the Cleveland Guardians under a sky with few clouds. Brandon Pfaadt, with an ERA of 3.975, will take the pitcher’s mound for the Diamondbacks, while Ben Lively, holding an ERA of 3.418, will handle pitching duties for the Guardians.

The Diamondbacks, currently positioned fifth in the NL West Division, boast a record of 61-52, reflecting a .54 winning percentage. Despite being third in their division with a 19-14 record, their recent performance shows promise as they have won 8 of their last 10 games, currently on a two-game win streak. With 31 victories at home against 25 losses and a 30-27 record on the road, they’ve amassed 582 runs and allowed 536.

Conversely, the Guardians lead the AL Central Division with a 67-45 record, indicating a .60 winning percentage. Positioned first in their division with a 19-15 record, they’ve secured 6 wins in their last 10 outings, though currently experiencing a three-game losing streak. At home, they have a solid 35-18 record and a slightly weaker 32-27 on the road, scoring a total of 524 runs and conceding 440.

Turning to the game odds, the Guardians are slightly favored at home with a Money Line of +106, and the Diamondbacks are positioned as the favorites on the road with a Money Line of -129. The point spread stands at 1.5 and the Over/Under for the game is set at 7.5. Considering the recent form and defensive records of both teams, the game is expected to be closely contested, which is reflected in the tight odds.