Fukuoka S. Hawks vs Orix Buffaloes: Match Review & Analysis
Post-Match Review
Fukuoka S. Hawks ran out comfortable winners over Orix Buffaloes 5-2 in this NPB (Japan) matchup.
The result followed the script: Fukuoka S. Hawks were heavy favourites at 1.06 and delivered.
Before kickoff the market priced it: Fukuoka S. Hawks at 1.06 (90%), Orix Buffaloes at 14.00 (10%).
Form & Head-to-Head
Fukuoka S. Hawks bring 4 wins and 1 defeat from their last 5 (W-W-L-W-W, most recent first), averaging 6.2 runs scored and 3.8 conceded.
Orix Buffaloes bring 1 win and 4 defeats from their last 5 (L-L-W-L-L, most recent first), averaging 3.0 runs scored and 4.4 conceded.
In 3 previous meetings, Fukuoka S. Hawks have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 1. Their most recent meeting finished 5-2 to Fukuoka S. Hawks. Those meetings have averaged 8.3 runs.
Model vs Result
The market projected around 5-3 runs; the final score was 5-2.
Prediction Result
Our pre-match call of Dodgers at 1.74 landed, one for the model.