Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters by 2The tale of the tape would suggest that this contest leans toward the Fighters. Sure, the Giants may be the team hosting tonight's festivities, but much like that odd cat lady down the street throwing a party and insisting on serving expired cheese puffs, home advantage doesn't mean much here.
Taking a look back at their recent toe-to-toe encounters - the Fighters have shown a bit more flair with their samurai swords than the Giants. Although the Giants snatched a couple of victories, for the most part it's been the Fighters who've been popping the sake bottle at the end of the night.
The Fighters also enter the fray with a better regular season record. Just like my uncle's love for karaoke, numbers don't lie - and those numbers point to the Fighters having a better track record of producing the goods when it matters.
Now, in terms of recent form, the Fighters also seem to be packing more punch than a boxed shipment of sushi. While the Giants are coughing and spluttering like a dodgy engine on a rusted out moped, the Fighters are cruising like a swanky high-tech bullet train.
So for those of you who enjoy a little flutter, for those of you who appreciate a little spicy wasabi on their sashimi, it's time to start believing in the Fighters. With their blades sharp and their spirits high, they look set to cut through the opposition like a hot knife through butter.
Albert’s Prediction: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters by 2