Set your calendars for a compelling MLB matchup as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Detroit Tigers on May 24, 2024, at Comerica Park. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 pm under a clear sky. Alek Manoah will be taking the mound for the Blue Jays, carrying a solid 3.000 ERA into the game. Matt Manning will pitch for the Tigers, with an ERA of 4.880.

Looking at the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Blue Jays find themselves in the 10th spot with a 23-26 record, indicating a 0.470 winning percentage. Their recent performance shows promise, recording five wins in the last 10 games and currently riding a two-game win streak. The team’s overall scoring has been 191 runs, with 221 runs allowed. On the other side, the Tigers are 11th in the AL Central with a similar 23-27 record and a 0.460 winning percentage. The Tigers have struggled recently, losing five consecutive games, and have a slightly tighter score differential with 203 runs scored and 211 runs allowed.

For bettors looking at this game, the odds are finely poised. The point spread is set at 1.5 in favor of the Blue Jays, with the over/under for the game at 8.5 runs. For those interested in moneyline bets, the Blue Jays are at -116, making them slight favorites, while the Tigers are not far behind at -102. This suggests a tightly contested game, with both teams having nearly equal chances of securing a win, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans and bettors alike.