On August 1, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will host the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field at 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies. The starting pitcher for the Orioles has not been announced, while Ben Lively, boasting a 3.443 ERA, will take the mound for the Guardians.

In the standings of the 2024 AL East Division, Baltimore ranks second with a 65-44 record and a .600 winning percentage, leading their division with a 23-10 record. The Orioles have won 5 of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game winning streak. Their road record stands at 31-19, with overall runs scored at 553 against 460 allowed.

Conversely, the Guardians lead the AL Central with a record of 65-42, marking a .607 winning percentage. They also top their division with a 19-15 record. With six wins in their last 10 games and a three-game winning streak, the Guardians show strong form. They boast a solid home record of 33-15 and have scored 491 runs while conceding 410 this season.

As for the game day odds, the point spread is set at 1.5 and the over/under is at 9.5. The moneyline sees the Orioles at -107 and the Guardians slightly favored at -113. These odds suggest a closely contested game, with the slightly favored Guardians looking to leverage their home advantage and recent form against a strong Orioles side in a pivotal divisional clash.