Scheduled for July 29, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, commencing at 6:40 PM under likely light rain conditions. Pitching for the Guardians will be Tanner Bibee, who carries a commendable ERA of 3.501. Opposing him from the Tigers will be Jack Flaherty, sporting an even more impressive ERA of 2.953.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians top the charts with a robust 63-42 record, translating to a .60 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 17-15 and have displayed strong recent form with five wins in their last ten games, fueled by a current winning streak of one game. Their prowess extends both at home (33-15) and away (30-27), with particularly notable performances during night games, amassing 37 wins. Overall, the Guardians have scored 478 runs and conceded 406.

Conversely, the Tigers sit 10th in the division with a record of 52-55, a .49 winning percentage. They have a slightly favorable division record of 19-17 and are currently on a one-game losing streak. Their home and road splits stand relatively even with a 25-26 at home performance versus a 27-29 record on the road. Sporting achievements include 28 day game wins against 24 at night, with an offensive tally of 455 runs scored against 457 runs allowed.

The betting odds for this encounter feature a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under at 7.0. The Guardians, playing away, enter as favorites with a moneyline of -119, while the Tigers, at home, are slight underdogs with a moneyline of 101. These odds suggest expectations for a tightly contested game, possibly swayed by pitching performance and current team momentum.