Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters by 2
Ladies and gentlemen, today's matchup brings us the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Yokohama DeNA BayStars. To anyone keeping tabs on these teams, you'd know this isn't the first time they've tangoed. Reviewing the past matchups, games have been a punch for punch exchange. Each proving they're not scared of a little competition. Or, big competition, depending on your vantage.
Looking at recent numbers, both teams are coming in hot, but the Fighter's regular season record has been a touch more impressive than that of the BayStars, letting the BayStars gaze up at their starry success. Who says little pigs can't fly, eh?
In the recent games, there's an interesting dance here. BayStars seem to make magic with the Golden Eagles, while the Fighters had a hefty bout with the Tigers. However, when these two teams meet, it's anyone's game, with a slight nudge towards the Fighters pulling out a victory lap.
So, you've got this coin flip of recent confrontations, regular season records that could give you whiplash and past matchups that resemble a gamma wave. If you’re looking for a tip, forget about the coffee, consider this your wake up call.
Albert’s Prediction: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters by 2