On August 7, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The game is set to commence at 1:10 PM under mostly clear skies.

Brandon Pfaadt will be the starting pitcher for Arizona, entering the game with a 3.975 ERA. His counterpart, Ben Lively of the Guardians, will take the mound with a commendable ERA of 3.418. The Diamondbacks rank fifth in the NL West Division, boasting a 61-52 record, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They’re on a two-game win streak and have tasted success in 8 of their last 10 matches. The Guardians lead the AL Central with a 67-45 record, enjoying a .600 win percentage. However, they’re currently experiencing a rough patch with three consecutive losses.

As for the betting odds, it’s a tight contest. The point spread favors the Guardians by 1.5, with an over/under set at 7.5 runs, indicating expectations of a moderately low-scoring game. In moneyline betting, the Diamondbacks are the slight favorites with odds of -129, whereas the Guardians are close behind at +106. This sets the stage for what promises to be an engaging and closely contested match.