Set your calendars for an exciting MLB matchup on June 5, 2024, as the Detroit Tigers take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The game starts at 8:05 PM under an overcast sky. Kenta Maeda, carrying an ERA of 6.248, will handle pitching duties for Detroit, while José Ureña, with a 3.745 ERA, is slated to take the mound for Texas.

In the AL Central Division, the Tigers currently sit 7th with a record of 31-30, maintaining a .51 winning percentage. They rank 4th in division play with a record of 10-9. The Tigers are entering this game with momentum, riding a three-game winning streak and claiming 7 of their last 10 games. Their home and away records stand at 14-15 and 17-15 respectively. Comparatively, the day games have seen them more victorious with 17 wins against 14 night game wins. Overall, the Tigers have posted 259 runs while allowing 254.

The AL West’s 10th place Rangers hold a 29-32 record, leading to a .48 winning average. They are positioned 2nd in their division with a 9-11 record. Recently, their performance has been less stable, winning only 5 of their last 10 games and currently enduring a two-game losing streak. They have a nearly even home and road split with 14-15 and 15-17 records respectively, and a slightly better performance in night games with 17 wins out of 12 day games. Overall, the Rangers have scored 266 runs and conceded 261.

Regarding betting odds, the game holds a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 9.0. The money line for the Tigers as the away team stands at +113, while the Rangers are favored at home with a line of -133. These odds favor a closely contested game and suggest that the Rangers, despite recent struggles, could leverage their slight home advantage over the Tigers.