Nippon Ham Fighters vs Rakuten Gold. Eagles

Prediction and result

Before the first pitch, the model made Nippon Ham Fighters favourites at 69%, projecting 5.8-2.7 (about 8.5 runs in total). That rests on a 7-3 record over the last 10 games against 2-8 and 6 wins from the last 10 meetings to 4. Nippon Ham Fighters won 3-2, as the model expected.

Key facts before the match

• Rakuten Gold. Eagles have lost 5 matches in a row.