On the evening of September 25, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The first pitch is set for 6:40 PM under conditions forecasted as light rain. Jakob Junis, with an impressive ERA of 2.613, will start for the Reds. The Guardians counter with Joey Cantillo, who has a 4.989 ERA.

In terms of standings, the Reds are 11th in the NL Central with a record of 76-82, reflecting a .48 winning percentage. Despite their struggles, they’ve managed a somewhat balanced performance with 23 divisional wins. Their recent performance includes 5 wins in their last 10 games, though they are on a two-game losing streak. Their season performance includes 39 home wins versus 42 losses, and 37 wins and 40 losses on the road.

Conversely, the Guardians boast a stronger record in the AL Central, sitting in second place with a 91-67 record and a .58 winning percentage. They lead their division with 30 wins and have lost only 22 times within it. They’ve won 7 out of their last 10 games and are currently on a one-game winning streak. With a strong home record of 49-28 compared to 42-39 on the road, they’ve also shown more prowess in night games with 55 wins.

As for the betting odds, the Guardians are favored to win with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 8.0. For those interested in moneyline bets, the Guardians are marked at -151, making them the favorites, while the Reds, as underdogs, stand at +127. These odds suggest a slight advantage toward the Guardians, reflecting their better season records and current form.