Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Orix Buffaloes
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | — | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 Orix Buffaloes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 2-4
Statistical analysis indicates that Orix Buffaloes have a commanding advantage over Rakuten Gold. Eagles, having won all of their last five matchups. Additionally, the Eagles' defense has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 4.6 runs per game recently, while the Buffaloes' offense has outperformed with an average of 4.8 runs scored in the same timeframe.
- Orix Buffaloes have won the last 5 head-to-head encounters against Rakuten Gold. Eagles
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles have conceded an average of 4.6 runs per game in their last 10 matches
- Orix Buffaloes average 4.8 runs scored per game in their last 10 matches
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.
Why AI favors Orix Buffaloes
- Historical edgeOrix Buffaloes
Orix Buffaloes have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
3/5 H2H wins - Poor recent formRakuten Gold. Eagles
Rakuten Gold. Eagles have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
2W 0D 3L - Poor recent formOrix Buffaloes
Orix Buffaloes have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
2W 0D 3L
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Orix Buffaloes at 52% — final result was Rakuten Gold. Eagles win, Rakuten Gold. Eagles 7-2 Orix Buffaloes.
Predicted score was 2-4.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (65/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles have averaged 4.5 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Orix Buffaloes have averaged 3.2 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Rakuten Gold. Eagles are unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 meetings with Orix Buffaloes.
Odds comparison
Moneyline
Point spread
| Line | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | Orix Buffaloes |
|---|---|---|
| -1 | 2.88 | 1.33 |
| -0.5 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| +0.5 | 2.09 | 1.67 |
| +1 | 1.81▼ | 1.85▲ |
| +1.5 | 1.64▼ | 2.18 |
| +2 | 1.47▼ | 2.48▲ |
| +2.5 | 1.38 | 2.79▲ |
| +3 | 1.28▼ | 3.26▲ |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1.28▲ | 3.15▼ |
| 5.5 | 1.50▲ | 2.47▼ |
| 6 | 1.57▲ | 2.27▼ |
| 6.5 | 1.72▲ | 2.04▼ |
| 7 | 1.89▲ | 1.81▼ |
| 7.5 | 2.14▲ | 1.64▼ |
| 8 | 2.42▲ | 1.50▼ |
| 8.5 | 2.58▲ | 1.48▼ |
Average price across 11 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Moneyline — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | L | Diff | Win% | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hanshin Tigers | 115 | 65 | 50 | +66 | 56 | — |
| 2 |  Yomiuri Giants | 117 | 63 | 54 | +30 | 54 | — |
| 3 |  Yokohama BayStars | 116 | 52 | 64 | +5 | 45 | — |
| 4 |  Yakult Swallows | 115 | 51 | 64 | -79 | 44 | — |
| 5 |  Chunichi Dragons | 119 | 51 | 68 | -6 | 43 | — |
| 6 |  Hiroshima Carp | 112 | 46 | 66 | -74 | 41 | — |
| 1 |  Fukuoka S. Hawks | 116 | 72 | 44 | +181 | 62 | — |
| 2 |  Seibu Lions | 119 | 67 | 52 | +37 | 56 | — |
| 3 |  Nippon Ham Fighters | 119 | 65 | 54 | +64 | 55 | — |
| 4 | Orix Buffaloes | 118 | 56 | 62 | -71 | 48 | — |
| 5 |  Chiba Lotte Marines | 113 | 52 | 61 | -71 | 46 | — |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 115 | 45 | 70 | -82 | 39 | — |
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Who is likely to win Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Orix Buffaloes?+
Our AI model favors Orix Buffaloes to win, with a 52% probability (Rakuten Gold. Eagles 48%).
What time does Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Orix Buffaloes start?+
First pitch is at Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Rakuten Gold. Eagles vs Orix Buffaloes?+
Rakuten Gold. Eagles: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5, 0, 2. Orix Buffaloes: 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0. Final: 7-2.