Prediction: Tokyo Yakult Swallows VS Yokohama DeNA BayStars 2025-05-30
The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are looking to keep their momentum going after snapping their 36-inning scoreless streak with a 5-1 win over the Hanshin Tigers. Masato Morino is on fire, riding a 12-game hitting streak, and has a batting average of .393 in 28 at-bats against the Hanshin Tigers. He's also crushing it at home with a .321 batting average at Yokohama Stadium.
The Tokyo Yakult Swallows, on the other hand, are coming off a 6-0 shutout loss to the Chunichi Dragons. They'll need to bounce back quickly if they want to take down the BayStars.
The odds are in favor of the BayStars, with most bookmakers listing them as the favorites. I'm going to ride the hot hand and take the BayStars to win, but I think the real value lies in the spread. The BayStars are listed at -1.5, and I think they've got a good chance of covering that.
My best bet for this game is the Yokohama DeNA BayStars -1.5 at 2.2 odds. The BayStars have the momentum, Morino is on fire, and they're playing at home. I think they'll come out on top and cover the spread.
As for the total, I'm leaning towards the under. The BayStars just snapped a 36-inning scoreless streak, and I think they'll be focused on playing solid defense. The Swallows are also coming off a shutout loss, so I think they'll be looking to tighten up their pitching as well. The under 6.5 at 1.87 odds is looking like a good bet to me.
Created: May 30, 2025, 3:15 a.m. GMT