Prediction: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks VS Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 2025-05-30
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are set to take on the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and I've got my eyes on this one. With Imamura Kenta returning to the lineup after a forearm flexor strain, the Hawks are looking fierce. And let's not forget Matsumoto Haruka, who's seeking revenge against the Eagles after his first professional loss last August. He's been on fire this season, boasting a 0.42 ERA in 13 games.
The odds are in the Hawks' favor, with most bookmakers pricing them around 1.69-1.77 to win. I'm loving the spread, too, with the Hawks at -1.5, priced around 2.36-2.45. The over/under is set at 6.0, but I think these teams will put on a show.
My best bet? Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks -1.5 at 2.42 (DraftKings). With Imamura back in the mix and Matsumoto on the mound, I think the Hawks will take this one by a couple of runs. The Eagles will put up a fight, but the Hawks' firepower will be too much to handle. Take the Hawks to win and cover, and let's cash in on this NPB matchup!
Created: May 30, 2025, 2:27 a.m. GMT