On the evening of September 25, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to battle the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, starting at 6:40 PM, under a forecast of light rain. Jakob Junis will lead the pitching for the Reds, carrying an impressive ERA of 2.613, while Joey Cantillo will take the mound for the Guardians with an ERA of 4.989.

In the race for the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are currently positioned 11th with a record of 76-82, reflecting a winning percentage of .480. They rank 4th within their division based on 23 wins and 26 losses. The team has captured 5 wins in their recent stretch of 10 games and is trying to bounce back from a 2-game losing streak. At home, they’ve accumulated 39 wins and 42 losses, contrasted with 37 wins and 40 losses on the road. Their performance in day games stands at 25 wins versus 51 in night games, totaling 694 runs scored against 685 runs allowed.

On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians hold the second rank in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 91-67, translating to a .58 winning percentage, and topping their division with 30 wins against 22 losses. They’ve maintained solid form with 7 wins in their last 10 games and currently ride a winning streak of one game. The Guardians have a strong home record of 49-28 and 42-39 on the road. They’ve won 36 games during the day and 55 at night, with a total of 698 runs scored compared to 610 runs allowed.

As for betting odds, the Guardians are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an Over/Under of 8.0. The money line paints the Guardians as favorites at -151, with the Reds listed at +127. These odds suggest a moderate expectation for a tightly contested game, leaning slightly in favor of the Guardians, likely influenced by their more stable recent performance and stronger overall season statistics.