Live Betting - Hanshin Tigers vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters February 23, 2026
Who is favored to win in Hanshin Tigers vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters?
Hanshin Tigers are favored to win with odds of 1.75 over Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters at 2.20, thanks to their stronger recent form with 4 wins in the last 5 preseason games and ace pitcher Yu Darvish in top shape posting a 2.89 ERA last season with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Hanshin Tigers vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters?
The match starts at 4:00 AM UTC on February 23, 2026, which is 1:00 PM JST at the venue.
Where is Hanshin Tigers vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters being held?
The game is at ES CON Field Hokkaido in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan, home of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters with a capacity of 35,000 seats and modern facilities opened in 2023.
Hanshin Tigers vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters prediction & odds - who wins?
Hanshin Tigers are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.75 on DexWin, leveraging their superior bullpen and key hitter Atsunori Inaba's historical performance against Fighters pitching in past series.
What is the head to head record between Hanshin Tigers vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters?
In head-to-head matchups, Hanshin Tigers hold a slight edge with 6 wins to Fighters' 4 in the last 10 meetings, averaging 5.2 total runs per game where Tigers score 2.9 on average.