The Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 22, 2024, starting at 6:40 PM, under likely light rain conditions. Tarik Skubal, who has an impressive ERA of 2.405 this season, will take the mound for the Tigers. Facing off against him, veteran Carlos Carrasco will pitch for the Guardians, harboring an ERA of 5.023. As the Tigers sit 10th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a 49-51 record, the Guardians hold the 2nd spot with a stronger 59-39 record. Detroit will aim to improve their streak, while Cleveland looks to bounce back from a two-game slide.

The betting odds favor a closely contested battle. The point spread is set at 1.5, indicating expectations of a tightly competitive game. For those looking at the game’s score, the over/under is pegged at 7.5 runs, suggesting a lower-scoring affair. Bettors eyeing direct outcomes will find the Tigers at an Away Team Money Line of -118, which denotes slight favoritism over the Guardians who stand at a Home Team Money Line of 100. These odds imply that despite the Guardians’ superior ranking, the Tigers’ recent form and pitching might tilt the scales in what promises to be an intriguing matchup.