Without further ado, let's get into the nitty-gritty of this game. Now, remember, in past matchups our dear Chiba Lotte Marines have put quite the display of power against their adversaries the Saitama Seibu Lions. I mean, seriously folks, the last five encounters have been dominantly directed to the East. The Marines are slicing up the Lions like a hot knife through butter.
And the seasonal records, ah, the seasonal records. Not to say our boys from Saitama are slouching at 2-5, but compared to the Marines' even split of 4-4, there's a minor hiccup in their play, wouldn't you say?
Of course, let's not forget the recent results, 'cause why would we? The Marines may not have been showered in glory recently, with three out of their last five games going south. But bear in mind that the Lions haven't exactly been on a streak either, with their most recent outing resulting in a crushing defeat at the hands of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.
Now, let me just say, I'm no fortune-teller. But with all that's been laid out on the table, considering the factors not spoken of, I'd say we've got ourselves a winner. Don't hold this against me if I'm wrong, folks, but I have to go with my gut here.
Albert’s Prediction: Chiba Lotte Marines by 2