The battle lines are drawn as the Cleveland Guardians gear up to face the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 09, 2024, starting at 07:40 PM. With a forecast of light rain, weather conditions could play an interesting role in the game’s dynamics.

Ben Lively will be the starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, entering the game with an impressive ERA of 2.077. His counterpart from the Chicago White Sox, Erick Fedde, will take the mound with an ERA of 3.462. The matchup on the mound sets the stage for an intriguing contest between these two division rivals.

In terms of standings, the Guardians lead the AL Central Division with a robust record of 19-9, a .680 winning percentage, and hold a divisional record of 4-1. They have shown consistent performance with 7 wins in their last 10 games, though coming off a recent loss. They boast 8 home wins compared to their 11 road victories. The team has also managed to outscore opponents by 143 to 97 runs overall.

Conversely, the Chicago White Sox are struggling this season, positioned at the bottom of the division with a record of 6-23, reflecting a winning percentage of just .210. They’ve secured only 3 wins in their last 10 games and have faced challenges both at home and away with records of 5-10 and 1-13, respectively.

The betting odds for the game are lined up as follows: The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians. The over/under for total runs scored is fixed at 8.0, indicating expectations for a moderate scoring game. The money line odds are set at -161 for the Guardians, suggesting they are the favorites, while the White Sox hold odds of +135, positioning them as underdogs. These figures highlight the anticipation of a competitive game influenced by both team dynamics and pitching performances.