The Tampa Bay Rays are poised to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 15, 2024, with a scheduled start time of 1:40 PM under clear skies. Taj Bradley will represent the Rays on the pitcher’s mound, carrying a 4.402 ERA into the game, while Ben Lively will take the stand for the Guardians with a 4.007 ERA.
As we delve into the standings within the 2024 AL East Division, the Rays are currently positioned at 10th with a record of 73-76, reflecting a .49 win percentage. They have a divisional record of 19-24, ranking 4th in their division. Recently, they have won 4 out of their last 10 games, and have a streak of 1 loss. Their performance at home shows 37 wins against 38 losses, whereas their road encounters have resulted in 36 wins and 38 losses. The team shines brighter during night games with 42 wins compared to 31 in day games. They’ve tallied up 570 runs while giving up 632 runs.
Turning to the 2024 AL Central Division, the Cleveland Guardians hold 2nd place with an 85-64 record reflecting a 0.57 win percentage, and top their division with a 27-21 record. Their recent performance boasts 5 wins in the last 10 encounters, with a current winning streak of one game. The Guardians have solidified a home field advantage with a 44-27 record compared to their road record of 41-37. They generally perform better in night games with 49 wins as opposed to 36 in day games, having scored 666 runs and allowed 587 runs.
In terms of betting odds, the Rays are facing a challenge as the underdogs with the odds set at a +114 money line for the away team, whereas the favored Guardians stand at a -134 home team money line. The point spread is set at -1.5, leaning towards a close contest, and the over-under for the game is placed at 8.0, indicating expectations of moderate scoring from both sides.