Pro Yakyu – NPB Preview And Prediction: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes Betting Tips & Picks April 23, 2025

Odds-Based Prediction: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to triumph

• Established via the moneyline odds, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are favored to triumph in this fixture with a 53.94% probability to win. An accurate forecast? Yes, because Bookies have their metrics figured out:
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks → 1.85
  Orix Buffaloes → 2.04

  Prediction	Chance To Win
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks	53.94 %
  Orix Buffaloes	49.02 %
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• Evaluating the odds for total points implies there is a 71.12% expectation of this game having more than 4.5 total points:
  Match Over 4.5 Points → 1.41

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (4.5)
  Over	71.12 %
  Under	33.33 %
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• Evaluating the odds for total points suggests a likelihood of a 57.47% expectation of this match having more than 5.5 total points:
  Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.74

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (5.5)
  Over	57.47 %
  Under	46.51 %
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• Calculated via the sportsbook odds, Orix Buffaloes are the favorite to cover the -1.5 handicap including extra innings in this fixture, with a 71.02% chance of doing so. A reliable forecast? Yes, due to Bookies are experts:
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks -1.5 Handicap → 3.04
  Orix Buffaloes -1.5 Handicap → 1.41

  Prediction	Chance Of Handicap (incl. EI) (-1.5)
  Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks	32.89 %
  Orix Buffaloes	71.02 %
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Prediction Based On Head-2-Head: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to secure victory

Head-2-Head: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (7 – 1) Orix Buffaloes.
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to win. Why? Over the last 10 H2H encounters between them, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are ahead 7 – 1. Our head to head data goes back to the encounter between them in 2006. This implies that Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks should prevail in this scheduled face-off. Their most recent fixture took place on the Tue, 22 Apr 25, When Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Orix Buffaloes played out a 5 – 5 draw.

Will Orix Buffaloes break the pattern and overcome the H2H stats? The most recent game Orix Buffaloes got the better of Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks occurred on Sun, 23 Feb 25, proving that they are not without hope.

Prediction Based On Recent Form: Orix Buffaloes to prevail

Analyzing current performance heading into this fixture, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks settled for a draw vs Orix Buffaloes with a result of 5-5. Orix Buffaloes played out a draw facing Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks with a result of 5-5. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have won 3 of their recent 10 matches vs all teams, while Orix Buffaloes triumphed in 5 of their recent 10 games in all competitions, indicating perhaps Orix Buffaloes have an edge approaching this match.

Comparing team streaks shows valuable insight into momentum so we can make the best bets

Against All Teams Streaks:

• Orix Buffaloes: 3 No wins.

Only Head-to-Head Streaks:

• Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks: 4 No losses.

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes Best Sportsbook Odds For The Game

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes Tips

Handicap (incl. extra innings) -1.5 → Orix Buffaloes appears a valuable wager → 1.41