Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Nippon Ham Fighters

Prediction and result

Before the first pitch, the model made Nippon Ham Fighters favourites at 56%, projecting 4.2-3.2 (about 7.5 runs in total). That rests on a 7-3 record over the last 10 games against 4-6 and 7 wins from the last 10 meetings to 3. Nippon Ham Fighters won 6-3, as the model expected.

Key facts before the match

• Nippon Ham Fighters are unbeaten in 8 matches.