Chiba Lotte Marines vs Saitama Seibu Lions

The Lions edge the Marines here. Market signals place them as the slightly more likely winner, with median odds around 1.875 and a tiny implied edge just over 50%. Odds have drifted higher for both sides over the last 12 hours, signaling cautious money but no decisive swing. In a tight NP B clash, the outcome often hinges on late innings bullpen and timing rather than big gaps in form.