The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters at 1.83 — an implied 52% chance. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks upset it.

• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.90, closed 1.99 (48%)
• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 1.90, closed 1.83 (52%)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks v Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters — previous meetings

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