The Cleveland Guardians are set to battle the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 10, 2024, starting at 7:40 PM. The conditions are expected to be clear with just a few clouds in the sky.

Ben Lively, with a 4.067 ERA, will be pitching for the Cleveland Guardians. He will be up against Jonathan Cannon of the Chicago White Sox, who holds an ERA of 4.530. As of now, the Guardians are second in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 82-62 and a .57 winning percentage. They lead their division with a record of 25-21. The team has won six of their last ten games and is currently on a one-game winning streak. At home, their record stands at 43-25, while they have a 39-37 record on the road. By contrast, the Chicago White Sox have struggled significantly this season, ranking 15th with a 33-112 record and a .23 winning percentage. They are at the bottom of their division with an 8-39 record, and they have won only two out of their last ten games. Their home record is 18-55, and their road record slightly worse at 15-57.

Focusing on the betting odds for this matchup, the Guardians are considered favorites with a -223 money line, compared to the White Sox’s +186. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Guardians, with the total over/under for runs scored in the game at 8.5. Considering the current form and statistics, the Guardians’ robust offense and stronger defense put them in a favorable position, making them the expected choice for bettors.