Scheduled for May 20, 2024, at Progressive Field, the New York Mets will go head-to-head against the Cleveland Guardians, with the first pitch at 6:10 PM under the forecast of light rain. The Mets will send Tylor Megill to the mound, who holds an impressive ERA of 2.250. Facing him from the Guardians’ side will be Ben Lively, who has recorded an ERA of 3.062 this season.

In the NL East Division, the Mets are currently 9th with a 21-25 record. Their divisional struggles consist of 5 wins and 8 losses, placing them 3rd within their division. The team has shown a challenging form recently, having achieved only 3 wins in their last 10 games but currently holds a single game winning streak. With a 10-14 record at home and balancing at 11-11 on the road, the Mets have managed 199 runs scored against 212 runs allowed.

Meanwhile, the Guardians are performing notably in the AL Central, positioned 3rd with a 30-17 record. Dominating their division matchups with a 10-5 record, they’ve managed to place 1st in their division. Their recent performance shows a stronger pattern, boasting 6 wins in their last 10 games and currently on a three-game winning streak. At home, they’ve secured a 15-6 record, complementing a 15-11 record away. Their offense has generated 228 runs while their pitchers have allowed 169 runs.

As for the odds, the game presents some intriguing betting opportunities. The point spread is set at -1.5, leaning in favor of the Cleveland Guardians, indicating that they are predicted to win by at least 2 runs. The over/under for the game has been set at 8.5 runs, offering a chance to bet on whether the total score will be over or under this figure. For those looking toward money line bets, the odds are set at +109 for the Mets and -128 for the Guardians, suggesting a slight advantage towards a home win for Cleveland.