Who is favored to win in Saitama Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines?
Saitama Seibu Lions are favored to win with odds of 1.75 over Chiba Lotte Marines at 2.15 due to their stronger recent form, winning 4 of the last 5 preseason games, and a reliable pitching staff led by ace Shinsaburo Tawata with a 1.80 ERA in February exhibitions with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Saitama Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines?
The match starts at 4:00 AM UTC on February 28, 2026, which is 1:00 PM JST at the venue.
Where is Saitama Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines being held?
The game is at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, home of the Saitama Seibu Lions with a capacity of 36,995 seats and a fully retractable roof for optimal playing conditions.
Saitama Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines prediction & odds - who wins?
Prediction favors Saitama Seibu Lions to win 5-3 with moneyline odds of 1.75 on DexWin, supported by their 65% win probability from recent simulations, superior batting average of .285 in preseason, and Chiba's struggles against left-handed pitching.
What is the head to head record between Saitama Seibu Lions vs Chiba Lotte Marines?
In head-to-head matchups over the last 10 games, Saitama Seibu Lions lead 6-3-1 against Chiba Lotte Marines, averaging 4.8 runs per game while holding opponents to 3.2 runs, with key wins in their last three encounters at Belluna Dome.
