On September 22, 2024, at 2:15 PM, the Cleveland Guardians are set to compete against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in what is expected to be a moderately rainy game environment. Starting pitcher Gavin Williams of the Guardians, who holds an ERA of 5.118, will go head-to-head with the Cardinals’ Andre Pallante, boasting an ERA of 3.869.

Currently, in the AL Central Division, the Cleveland Guardians secure the second spot with a record of 90-66, achieving a 0.578 winning percentage. They lead the division in games against divisional rivals with 30 wins out of 52 games and display resilience with six victories in their recent 10 outings, despite a recent loss. In contrast, the Cardinals hold the ninth position in the NL Central with a win-loss record of 78-77. Matching up evenly with divisional opponents at 26-26, they have a slightly balanced recent form, capturing five of their last ten games.

The betting outlook presents the Cardinals slightly favored at home with a MoneyLine of -111 compared to the Guardians’ -108. The Point Spread is set at 1.5, leaning towards a tight contest, while the Over/Under score expectancy is pitched at 7.5, suggesting a relatively low-scoring affair considering the pitching strengths and recent forms of both teams.