The Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 21, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:05 PM under scattered clouds. Reese Olson, with an ERA of 3.503, will lead the Tigers, while Cade Povich, who has an ERA of 5.739, takes the mound for the Orioles.

In the standings of the 2024 AL Central Division, the Detroit Tigers occupy the 7th position with an 80-74 record, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.52. They are 4th in their division with a 27-22 record against division rivals. Recently, the Tigers have shown solid form, winning 7 of their last 10 games, though they are coming off a loss. Their performance splits show 39-36 at home and 41-38 on the road, with a stronger showing in night games at 45-35, compared to 35 daytime wins. They have scored 650 runs and conceded 616.

Conversely, the Baltimore Orioles sit 3rd in the AL East Division with an 86-68 record, translating to a 0.56 winning percentage. They rank 2nd within their division, showing strength especially in division games with a 30-19 record. The Orioles are currently on a two-game winning streak, with a recent record of 4-6 in their last 10 games. They’ve performed better at home with a 44-35 record, versus a 42-33 record on the road. Offensively, they’ve put up 742 runs, and defensively, allowed 663 runs.

Looking at the betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Baltimore Orioles, reflecting an expectation for a fairly close game. The over/under for the game is positioned at 8.5, suggesting a moderate scoring game is anticipated by the oddsmakers. For those looking to engage in moneyline betting, the odds stand at 105 for the Tigers and -123 for the Orioles, indicating slightly stronger confidence in a Baltimore win at their home field.