Chunichi Dragons vs Yokohama DeNA BayStars — DeepSeek betting tip 17 September 2025.

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars present stronger value at 1.82 despite being road favorites. Recent form heavily favors the BayStars, who have won 7 of their last 10 games and possess one of NPB's most potent offenses, featuring consistent hitters like Takayuki Kajitani and Keita Sano. Their pitching staff, led by likely starter Katsuki Azuma, has shown better stability than the Dragons' inconsistent rotation. While Chunichi Dragons starter Yudai Ono is capable, the Dragons struggle offensively, ranking near the bottom of the Central League in runs scored and team OPS. Furthermore, Yokohama holds a significant head-to-head advantage this season, winning 5 of their 7 meetings. Nagoya Dome's pitcher-friendly dimensions can't fully mask Chunichi's offensive woes. DeNA's bullpen, while not elite, is also more reliable than Chunichi's, which has blown multiple late leads recently. The implied probability from the odds suggests Yokohama wins roughly 55% of the time, but their current form, offensive firepower, and dominance in this matchup indicate their true chances are closer to 60-65%, creating positive expected value on the BayStars at 1.82.