The Detroit Tigers are scheduled to battle the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 22, 2024, with the first pitch at 06:40 pm under expected light rain conditions.

Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, who maintains a solid ERA of 2.405, will take on the Guardians’ Carlos Carrasco, whose ERA stands at 5.023. As the season progresses, Detroit finds itself 10th in the AL Central Division with a record of 49-51. The team is fourth in the division with a 16-13 record and has won 7 of their last 10 games. Their current streak shows one recent loss. At home, Detroit’s record is evenly split at 24-24, while they are slightly below .500 on the road at 25-27. The Tigers have been somewhat better during day games, amassing a 26-23 record, with 429 runs scored and 432 allowed.

Conversely, the Cleveland Guardians hold the second rank in the AL Central with a 59-39 record. They top the division at 15-13 and have cooled off lately, winning only 3 of their last 10 games, and are currently on a 2-game losing streak. The Guardians show a strong home record of 31-13, compared to 28-26 on the road. Their performance during night games has been particularly robust with 34 wins, against 25 during day games, and they have both scored 462 and allowed 378 runs.

Betting Overview: In the betting world, this game presents intriguing options. The point spread stands at 1.5, favoring the Guardians to cover the spread at home. The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs, indicating expectations for a relatively low-scoring affair. Moneyline odds see the Tigers as slight favorites at -118, contrasting with the Guardians at even money (+100). With the pitching matchup and current team forms, bettors might lean towards the Tigers due to Skubal’s strong performances despite the team’s overall inconsistency.