On the evening of August 2, 2024, the Baltimore Orioles are set to battle the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field at 7:10 PM under a forecast of light rain. Dean Kremer, with an earned run average of 4.200, will take the mound for the Orioles. Facing him for the Guardians will be Carlos Carrasco, who enters the game with an ERA of 5.684.

In the 2024 American League East Division standings, the Orioles secure the second position with a record of 65 wins and 45 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.59. They are dominant in their division, holding the top spot with a record of 23 wins against 10 losses. Their performance in recent games includes 5 wins out of the last 10, despite a recent loss that ended their winning run. The team has recorded 34 home wins and 31 road victories. During daylight, they’ve clinched 30 victories and have a slightly better record in night games with 35 wins. The Orioles have scored 556 runs while allowing 470.

On the other hand, the Cleveland Guardians claim the top position in the AL Central Division with a win-loss record of 66-42, equating to a winning percentage of 0.61. With 19 divisional wins against 15 losses, they match their first-place divisional status. The Guardians arrive into the matchup on a four-game winning streak, with an impressive record of 7 wins in their last 10 outings. They’ve collected 34 home wins compared to 32 on the road, with a stronger performance in night games, winning 38 out of 66.

Analyzing the odds for this match-up, the Point Spread is set at 1.5, indicating a somewhat close contest might be expected. The Over/Under is pegged at 9.0, suggesting an anticipated moderate scoring game. For those looking to wager, the MoneyLine odds favor the away team slightly, with the Orioles at -127, whereas the Guardians at home are set at +107, indicating a balanced and competitive encounter is likely.