Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines

NPB
WLWWRuns 35-282nd in Pacific Division · 67-52
WLLLRuns 34-525th in Pacific Division · 52-61
Home12W 8L(67-61)
Away6W 14L(62-112)
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Box score

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Seibu Lions
010210037120
Chiba Lotte Marines
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AI match analysis

Seibu Lions win
57%
Chiba Lotte Marines win
43%

Predicted score: 4-3

The data suggests that the Seibu Lions, with a strong home record and a recent head-to-head victory, hold an advantage going into this matchup. The Chiba Lotte Marines have struggled on the road, particularly with their pitching, giving up an average of 4.8 runs over the last 10 games. Based on these trends, the estimated final score is Seibu Lions 4, Chiba Lotte Marines 3.

  • Seibu Lions have a home win rate of 47% this season.
  • Chiba Lotte Marines have won 2 out of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Historically, Seibu Lions won the last matchup against Chiba Lotte Marines 2-0 at home.
  • Chiba Lotte Marines allowed an average of 4.8 runs per game in their last 10 games.
AI ConfidenceHigh confidence
76/100

Confidence is high because the win-probability gap between the two teams is moderate, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.

AI-generated statistical analysis, not betting advice. No outcome is guaranteed. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.

Why AI favors Seibu Lions

  • Sharper attackSeibu Lions

    Seibu Lions are averaging 3.5 runs scored per game over their recent matches.

    3.5/game
  • Historical edgeChiba Lotte Marines

    Chiba Lotte Marines have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

    3/5 H2H wins
  • Higher league positionSeibu Lions

    Seibu Lions sit 3 places above Chiba Lotte Marines in the table.

    #2 vs #5
  • Good recent formSeibu Lions

    Seibu Lions have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

    4W 0D 1L

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

What could change the prediction

  • AI and market are closely aligned

    The bookmaker market and our model currently see this match almost identically, which limits how differentiated this pick is.

  • Close matchup

    The model gives the favorite only a 57% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.

How did our prediction do?

✓ Correct pickExact score missed

We picked Seibu Lions at 57% — final result was Seibu Lions win, Seibu Lions 7-0 Chiba Lotte Marines.

Predicted score was 4-3.

This was a high confidence pick (76/100) — and it paid off.

Closing odds vs. our model

Seibu Lions1.73market 57.7% · model 57%
Chiba Lotte Marines2.05market 48.7% · model 43%

Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.

Match trends

  • Seibu Lions have averaged 3.5 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Chiba Lotte Marines have averaged 3.4 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Seibu Lions are unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 meetings with Chiba Lotte Marines.

Odds comparison

Moneyline

Seibu Lions1.73best 1.79AI 57%
Chiba Lotte Marines2.05best 2.12AI 43%

Point spread

LineSeibu LionsChiba Lotte Marines
-23.271.30
-1.52.671.44
-12.141.60
-0.51.741.98
+0.51.652.11
+11.472.39
+1.51.402.71
+21.303.21

Total points

LineOverUnder
51.293.14
5.51.492.48
61.582.25
6.51.732.03
71.911.80
7.52.171.62
82.421.50
8.52.681.44

Average price across 11 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.

Moneyline — odds movement

Seibu Lions1.73
Chiba Lotte Marines2.05
14 Aug14 Aug

Model vs market

Seibu Lions win+2.8pp
AI
57%
Market
54.2%
Chiba Lotte Marines win-2.8pp
AI
43%
Market
45.8%

"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

2Seibu Lions wins
3Chiba Lotte Marines wins
10-12Runs

League standings

#TeamPWLDiffWin%Form
1
Hanshin Tigers
1156550+6656
2
Yomiuri Giants
1176354+3054
3
Yokohama BayStars
1165264+545
4
Yakult Swallows
1155164-7944
5
Chunichi Dragons
1195168-643
6
Hiroshima Carp
1124666-7441
1
Fukuoka S. Hawks
1167244+18162
2
Seibu Lions
1196752+3756
3
Nippon Ham Fighters
1196554+6455
4
Orix Buffaloes
1185662-7148
5
Chiba Lotte Marines
1135261-7146
6
Rakuten Gold. Eagles
1154570-8239

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines?+

Our AI model favors Seibu Lions to win, with a 57% probability (Chiba Lotte Marines 43%).

What time does Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines start?+

First pitch is at Aug 14, 2026, 9:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).

What was the inning-by-inning score in Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines?+

Seibu Lions: 0, 1, 0, 2, 1, 0, 0, 3. Chiba Lotte Marines: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0. Final: 7-0.