On the evening of May 28, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to take on the Colorado Rockies at Denver’s Coors Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM under clear skies. Triston McKenzie, who holds an impressive ERA of 3.439, will lead the pitching duties for the Guardians. Opposing him from the mound for the Rockies will be Ryan Feltner, whose current ERA stands at 5.073.
In the race for the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians occupy the second spot with a solid 36-18 record, reflecting a winning percentage of .667. They are the division leaders with a record of 10-5 against their division rivals. Recently, the Guardians have been in fine form, clinching 9 out of their last 10 games, despite a recent loss breaking their winning sequence. Their home and away records are equally strong, standing at 18-6 and 18-12 respectively.
Conversely, the Rockies struggle in the NL West, positioned at 14th with a 19-34 win-loss score, translating to a .358 winning percentage. They occupy the bottom rank in their division matchups with an 8-12 record. They have turned around their performance slightly, winning 2 consecutive games recently, but their home and away records show inconsistency.
For sports bettors, understanding the odds is crucial. The point spread for this game is 1.5 in favor of the Guardians, with an over/under set at 10.5 runs, suggesting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. With the Guardians favored on the road, their money line stands at -150, reflecting their stronger season performance, while the Rockies are underdogs at home with a money line of +128. These odds could provide interesting opportunities for those looking to engage in sports betting on this matchup.