Prediction: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters VS Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 2025-05-28
The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters are looking to keep their momentum going after a thrilling 5-2 win over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, where rookie pitcher Sun Yi Lei earned his first career save. The Fighters' Seiya Suzuki is on fire, having hit a solo home run in the previous game, and I'm expecting him to continue his hot streak.
As for the matchup, the Hawks are favored to win, with odds ranging from 1.57 to 1.65 across different bookmakers. However, I'm not convinced that they can take down the Fighters, who have been playing some great baseball lately. The Fighters' starting pitcher, Daiki Ito, has been impressive, earning his 6th win of the season in the previous game.
My best bet for this game is the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters +1.5, with odds of 1.53 on Fanatics. I think the Fighters have a good chance of keeping the game close, and with their recent form, I wouldn't be surprised if they pull off an upset. The over/under for this game is set at 4.5 or 5.0, depending on the bookmaker, but I'm leaning towards the under, given the strong pitching performances from both teams in the previous game.
So, there you have it - my prediction for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks matchup. Take the Fighters +1.5 and let's see if they can keep their winning streak alive!
Created: May 28, 2025, 6:09 a.m. GMT