On July 13, 2024, at Tropicana Field, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays at 4:10 PM under conditions of light rain. Leading the charge for the Guardians will be pitcher Gavin Williams, who carries an ERA of 4.821. His counterpart from the Rays, Zack Littell, will take the mound with an ERA of 4.437.

The Guardians, leading the AL Central Division, hold a commanding record of 57-36, reflecting a .610 winning percentage. Their performance within the division includes 15 victories against 13 losses. Despite a recent skid marked by three consecutive losses, they have maintained a solid record, winning four of their last ten games. The team shines at home with a 30-11 record but shows some vulnerabilities on the road with a 27-25 standing. Statistically, they have notched 450 runs scored while conceding 365.

Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays sit 9th in the AL East Division with a balanced 47-47 record, achieving a .500 winning percentage. They are ranked fourth in their division, managing 12 wins against 18 defeats. Recently, the Rays have found a rhythm, with five wins in their last ten outings and are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their home and away records are equally split at 26 wins and 26 losses, respectively. Overall, they’ve scored 372 runs and allowed 435.

As for betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Cleveland Guardians with an over/under of 7.5 runs for the game. For those betting on the outcome, the money line odds are roughly even, with -112 for the Cleveland Guardians and -105 for the Tampa Bay Rays, indicating a closely matched game where each team has nearly equal chances of securing a victory.