On the afternoon of September 8, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, set for a 4:10 PM start under a clear sky.

Pitcher Tanner Bibee will lead the Cleveland Guardians, entering the game with a 3.564 ERA. Opposing him on the mound will be the Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty, who holds a commendable 3.007 ERA. The Cleveland Guardians, currently third in the 2024 AL Central Division with an 81-61 record, show a winning percentage of .570. They have achieved six victories in their last ten games despite a recent loss, with a robust 43-25 home record and a slightly tougher 38-36 record on the road.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, placed first in the NL West Division with an impressive 85-57 record, have won seven of their last ten games. At home, they boast a 46-25 record and hold a slightly less dominant 39-32 record away. The Dodgers have scored a total of 709 runs this season while allowing 594.

For sports bettors, the odds are intriguing: with a point spread of -1.5 in favor of the Dodgers and an over/under at 8.5. The home team, the Dodgers, are the favorites with a money line of -159, while the underdog Guardians are listed at +134. Based on the current form and standings, these odds reflect the expected tight competition, spurring on interest in strategic bets for this promising showdown.