On August 7, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians will clash at Progressive Field in Cleveland, with the first pitch set for 1:10 PM. Expect conditions to be mostly clear with few clouds overhead, setting the stage for an exciting baseball encounter. \n\nBrandon Pfaadt will take the mound for Arizona, entering the game with a 3.975 ERA. His counterpart, Ben Lively, will start for Cleveland, bringing a slightly stronger 3.418 ERA. In the 2024 NL West standings, Arizona sits in 5th place with a 61-52 record, closely following a divisional 19-14 performance. Their recent momentum is solid with 8 wins out of their last 10 matches and a current two-game winning streak. Arizona’s season performance includes a balanced record both at home (31-25) and away (30-27), with a stronger showing in night games vs. day games (39 vs. 22 wins). The team has scored 582 runs while allowing 536.\n\nThe Cleveland Guardians lead the AL Central division with a 67-45 record and a top division record of 19-15. Despite currently experiencing a three-game losing streak, they have managed a respectable 6-4 record in their recent outings. At home, they’ve played strongly (35-18), and their road performances (32-27) have also contributed to their success. Day games have been relatively less successful with a 27-win tally compared to 40 in night games. Offensively, the Guardians have put up 524 runs and have a stronger defensive record this season with only 440 runs allowed.\n\nLooking at the odds for this matchup, the Guardians are slight favorites with a 1.5 point spread and an over/under of 7.5. Arizona enters as the slight underdog with a money line of -129, while Cleveland’s money line sits at +106. Bettors might lean towards Arizona, considering their recent form and head-to-head matchups, potentially expecting a low-scoring game given the strong ERA from both starting pitchers.