On the evening of July 20, 2024, at Progressive Field, the San Diego Padres will clash with the Cleveland At 19:10, under a clear sky, Dylan Cease, with a 3.991 ERA, will pitch for the Padres, facing the Guardians’ Gavin Williams, who holds a 3.767 ERA.

The Padres, currently 9th in the NL West with an even 50-50 record, have struggled in their division with 15 wins to 17 losses, placing them 3rd in division standings. Their performance has fluctuated recently, winning only 3 of their last 10 matches and experiencing a 2 game losing streak. On the road, the Padres have a slightly positive record of 24-22.

Conversely, the Guardians lead the AL Central with a strong 59-37 record, translating to a .610 winning percentage. They’ve maintained their top position with consistent gameplay, winning 5 of their last 10 games and are currently on a winning streak. Their home performance is notably strong at 31-11.

In terms of betting odds for this matchup: The PointSpread is set at 1.5, the Over/Under for total runs is at 7.5, and both teams have been given a MoneyLine of -109. These odds suggest a highly competitive match, with expectations of tightly contested scoring.