On the evening of September 9, 2024, the baseball landscape will focus on Guaranteed Rate Field as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Chicago White Sox at 7:40 PM under clear skies. Joey Cantillo, with a current ERA of 7.714, is scheduled to start for the Guardians. Meanwhile, the starting pitcher for the White Sox has yet to be announced.

In the standings of the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians rank third with an overall record of 81-62, leading to a .570 winning percentage, and they top the division with 24 victories against 21 defeats. They have shown resilience lately, winning 6 of their latest 10 matchups despite a recent two-game losing streak. The team has a sturdier record at home with 43-25 compared to their slightly over .500 road record of 38-37. They are stronger during night games with 49 wins, as opposed to 32 daytime victories. Cleveland has scored a commendable 641 runs while conceding 571.

On the flip side, the Chicago White Sox are languishing at the bottom of the division with a 33-111 record, indicating a mere .230 win percentage. They have struggled mightily within the division, achieving only 8 wins against 38 losses and have scraped together only 2 wins in their past 10 games, despite a recent win. Their home record stands at 18-54 and 15-57 on the road, showing significant struggles irrespective of venue. The team has accrued only 444 runs while allowing 746 runs to score against them.

Focusing on the betting aspects of this game, the odds favor the Guardians significantly. The point spread is set at 1.5, indicating expectations of at least a two-run advantage for the Guardians. The over/under for the game is poised at 8.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game. For those looking at outright winners, the money line offers Cleveland at -240, reflecting their stronger position, while Chicago stands at +195, an acknowledgment of their underdog status. These odds underscore the matchup’s dynamics, where the Guardians are expected to capitalize against a struggling White Sox squad.