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Prediction: Chunichi Dragons VS Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 2025-06-04

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The stage is set for a thrilling matchup between the Chunichi Dragons and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at the Mizuhopeipaydome in Fukuoka. As the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) interleague series kicks off, all eyes are on Yui Kimura, who's making his first start against his former team. But let's not get ahead of ourselves - the Hawks are looking fierce, having just secured their 3rd win of the season with a 4-0 shutout against the Dragons.

The odds are in favor of the Hawks, with a moneyline price of 1.48-1.54 across various bookmakers. The Dragons, on the other hand, are priced at 2.5-2.6. The spread is set at 1.5, with the Hawks favored at -1.5 and the Dragons at +1.5.

Given the recent performance of the Hawks, I'm inclined to pick them as the best bet. Their pitching has been solid, and Yushi Ogawa's 7 shutout innings in their previous game against the Dragons is a promising sign. The Hawks' offense has also been clicking, and I expect them to capitalize on the Dragons' struggles.

Best Bet: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (-1.5) at 2.08-2.25. The Hawks' recent form and home advantage make them a strong contender to win by more than 1.5 runs.

As for the total, I'm leaning towards the Under (6.5) at 1.83-1.91. The Hawks' pitching has been stingy, and the Dragons' offense has been struggling to find its rhythm. With Kimura on the mound for the Dragons, I expect a low-scoring affair.

So, there you have it - the Hawks are my pick to take down the Dragons, and I'm expecting a relatively low-scoring game. Place your bets, folks!

Created: June 3, 2025, 9:18 p.m. GMT

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