Scheduled for July 21, 2024, at 1:40 PM at Progressive Field, the San Diego Padres are set to square off against the Cleveland Guardians, with expectations of overcast weather conditions. Veteran pitcher Michael King, showcasing an ERA of 3.405, will represent the Padres. In contrast, Ben Lively, with a slightly higher ERA of 3.580, will take the mound for the Guardians.

In the current standings within the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres hold the 9th spot with a 51-50 record. They have won 15 out of 32 divisional games, achieving a 3rd position in the division. Despite having 22 out of 51 day games, the team struggles more during day than night games, with 29 victories in night matches. On the flip, the Guardians are positioned second in the AL Central with a robust 59-38 record, leading the division. Their strong performance is evident with a solid home record of 31-12 and a somewhat balanced 28-26 record on the road.

From a betting perspective, the Padres are slightly favored on the road with a MoneyLine of -106, while the Guardians are slightly less favored at home with a MoneyLine of -112. Those betting on the game should consider that the Over/Under is set at 8.0, with a point spread of 1.5. This set of odds suggests a close game, potentially swaying in either team’s favor by a narrow margin, favoring the Padres and indicating a moderately high-scoring game.