On September 22, 2024, at 2:15 PM, the Cleveland Guardians will clash with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium under conditions of moderate rain. Gavin Williams will start as pitcher for the Guardians, entering the game with a 5.118 ERA. Opposing him, Andre Pallante of the Cardinals will take the mound, boasting a 3.869 ERA.

The Guardians, currently second in the 2024 AL Central Division, show a strong record of 90 wins against 66 losses, leading to a .580 winning percentage. They top their division with a 30-22 record and have won 6 of their last 10 games, though they are coming off a loss. The Guardians have demonstrated solid performance both at home (48-28) and on the road (42-38), with a notable strength in night games holding 55 wins. The team has amassed 691 runs while allowing 607.

Conversely, the Cardinals rank ninth in the NL Central Division with a record of 78-77, a .500 winning percentage, and are in the middle of their division standings at 3rd place. They have a balanced 26-26 division record, have won 5 out of their last 10 games, and are currently on a win streak. The Cardinals have displayed a decent home record of 43-37 compared to their road performance of 35-40, with more success in night games accumulating 45 wins. Their offense has scored 633 runs, while their pitching and defense have given up 693 runs.

As for the betting odds, the game features a point spread of 1.5, an over/under of 7.5, with the Guardians at an AwayTeamMoneyLine of -108, and the Cardinals closely matched with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -111. These figures suggest a tight contest, with odds slightly favoring the Guardians, reflecting their better divisional track and recent form.