On the clear evening of September 10, 2024, Guaranteed Rate Field will be the stage for an intriguing matchup as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Chicago White Sox. The game is slated to start at 7:40 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be mildly cloudy, promising a pleasant backdrop for the game.
Ben Lively, with a commendable ERA of 4.067, will lead the pitching for the Cleveland Guardians. Countering him, Jonathan Cannon of the Chicago White Sox, who holds an ERA of 4.530, will take the mound. As of this moment in the 2024 season, the Guardians find themselves second in the AL Central Division with a .57 win percentage, supported by a record of 82 wins and 62 losses. They have performed well both at home and away, marked by a division-leading record of 25-21. The White Sox, conversely, occupy the bottom of the division with a win percentage of .23, struggling with a record of 33-112 overall.
Focusing on the betting odds, the Guardians are the clear favorites with a -223 MoneyLine, against the White Sox’s +186 HomeTeamMoneyLine. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians, while the over/under for the game is pegged at 8.5 runs. Considering these odds and the current form of both teams, bettors might find safe harbor in backing the Guardians, but surprises in baseball are common, particularly with the volatile nature of late-season games.