The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Chiba Lotte Marines at 1.78 — an implied 53% chance. Orix Buffaloes upset it.

• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.00, closed 2.04 (47%)
• Chiba Lotte Marines: opened 1.82, closed 1.78 (53%)

Chiba Lotte Marines v Orix Buffaloes — previous meetings

• 2026-08-09Orix Buffaloes 2-7 Chiba Lotte Marines
• 2026-07-26Chiba Lotte Marines 3-2 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-07-25Chiba Lotte Marines 3-5 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-07-24Chiba Lotte Marines 2-3 Orix Buffaloes