On the evening of July 09, 2024, at Comerica Park, the Cleveland Guardians will engage in a pivotal match against the Detroit Tigers starting at 6:40 PM under expected overcast conditions. Ben Lively, with a notable ERA of 3.142, will lead the pitching for the Guardians. Facing him from the mound for the Tigers will be Kenta Maeda, who currently holds a higher ERA of 6.714.

The Guardians are currently second in the 2024 AL Central Division, boasting a significant record of 56-33, equivalent to a .630 winning percentage. Their divisional performance includes 14 wins against 11 defeats, positioning them at the top with a series of 5 wins in their last 10 games. On the road, their record shows a competitive 26 wins against 22 losses, with an overall run tally of 436 runs scored versus 340 runs allowed.

Conversely, the Tigers, who are placed 11th with a 43-48 record, reflect a .470 winning percentage. They have 14 divisional victories against 12 losses, standing fourth in the division standings. Recently, the Tigers have experienced a bit of resurgence, winning 6 of their last 10 games and maintaining a streak of 4 consecutive victories. The team has scored 372 runs so far, conceding 390 in total.

In terms of betting odds, the game is set with the Guardians as slight favorites. The point spread stands at 1.5 in favor of the Guardians, suggesting expectations of a moderately close game. The over/under for the game is pegged at 8.5, hinting at a reasonable scoring game. For those looking at Moneyline bets, the Guardians are tagged at -141, making them the favorites, whereas the Tigers are listed at +120, making them underdogs but with a potential for upset given their recent form and winning streak.