Pro Yakyu – NPB Preview And Prediction: Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes Betting Tips & Picks August 31, 2025

Who The Odds Predict: to triumph

• Assessing the odds for points scored implies a likelihood of a 67.11% prediction of this match having over 4.5 total points:
  Match Over 4.5 Points → 1.49

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (4.5)
  Over	67.11 %
  Under	37.17 %
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• Analyzing the odds for points scored indicates there is a 54.56% prediction of this match having more than 5.5 total points scored:
  Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.83

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (5.5)
  Over	54.56 %
  Under	49.26 %
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• Implied from the bookies odds, Orix Buffaloes are the pick to cover the -1.5 handicap including extra innings in this game, with a 72.25% probability of doing so. A solid prediction? Most likely, due to Bookmakers are skilfull analysts:
  Saitama Seibu Lions -1.5 Handicap → 3.15
  Orix Buffaloes -1.5 Handicap → 1.38

  Prediction	Chance Of Handicap (incl. EI) (-1.5)
  Saitama Seibu Lions	31.75 %
  Orix Buffaloes	72.25 %
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• Assessing the odds for points scored indicates there is a 100% prediction of this game having more than 9.5 total points scored:
  Match Over 9.5 Points → 1.00

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (9.5)
  Over	100 %
  Under	100 %
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• Implied via the bookies odds, Draw are favored to win after the first inning in this fixture with a 67.57% probability of leading. An accurate tip? Most likely, because Bookmakers are skilled at predicting:
  Saitama Seibu Lions First Inning → 4.70
  Orix Buffaloes First Inning → 5.20
  Draw First Inning → 1.48

  Prediction	Chance Of 1st Inning Result
  Saitama Seibu Lions	21.28 %
  Orix Buffaloes	19.23 %
  Draw	67.57 %
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Prediction Based On Head-to-Head: Orix Buffaloes to win

H2H: Orix Buffaloes (8 – 2) Saitama Seibu Lions.
Orix Buffaloes to win. The reason? Analyzing the last 10 head-to-head matches between these teams, Orix Buffaloes lead 8 – 2. Our head-to-head data goes back to the encounter between them in 2006. This indicates that Orix Buffaloes should win in this scheduled battle. The latest game was on the Sat, 30 Aug 25, where Orix Buffaloes got a 7 – 1 victory.

Will Saitama Seibu Lions reverse the trend and overcome the H2H stats? The last time Saitama Seibu Lions defeated Orix Buffaloes occurred on Sat, 16 Aug 25, indicating that they do have a chance.

Prediction Based On Recent Form: Orix Buffaloes to get the victory

Looking at team momentum before this game, Saitama Seibu Lions lost versus Orix Buffaloes with a result of 1-7. Orix Buffaloes secured victory versus Saitama Seibu Lions with a score of 7-1. Saitama Seibu Lions have prevailed in 3 of their last 10 games vs all teams, while Orix Buffaloes got the victory in 6 of their recent 10 games versus all opponents, suggesting maybe Orix Buffaloes are in better shape approaching this match.

Evaluating team streaks shows valuable insight into current form in order to make profitable bets

Only Head-to-Head Streaks:

• Orix Buffaloes: 3 Wins.

Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes Top Bookie Odds For The Game

Winner (incl. extra innings)

1W

1.847

2W

2.05

Over Under (incl. extra innings)

> 4.5

1.49

< 4.5

2.69

> 5.5

1.833

< 5.5

2.03

> 9.5

1

< 9.5

1

Handicap (incl. extra innings) && -1.5

1W -1.5

3.15

2W -1.5

1.384

First Inning Result

1W

4.7

2W

5.2

X

1.48

Saitama Seibu Lions vs Orix Buffaloes Tips

First Inning Result → Draw stands out as a rewarding stake → 1.48