On the evening of September 9, 2024, at 7:40 PM, the Chicago White Sox will host the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field under clear skies. Starting pitcher for the Guardians will be Joey Cantillo, who currently holds a 7.714 ERA. The White Sox have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Guardians hold third place with a respectable 81-62 record and a winning percentage of .567. They lead the division with a 24-21 record, have claimed 6 of their last 10 games, and are looking to break a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at a strong 43-25, while their road record is slightly above even at 38-37.

Conversely, the White Sox are struggling significantly this season, positioned at the bottom of the standings with a 33-111 record, reflecting a .229 winning percentage. They have a dismal division record of 8-38, a recent uptick with a win in their last game but have won only 2 of their last 10 games. Homewise, they are 18-54 and 15-57 on the road.

According to the latest odds, the Guardians are favored to win with a point spread of 1.5 and a total over/under set at 8.5. The betting line for the Guardians as the away team is -240, while the White Sox, playing at home, are at +195. These odds suggest that the Guardians are strongly expected to dominate, highlighting the difference in performance and form between the two teams this season.