KIA Tigers vs Lotte Giants
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KIA Tigers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
 Lotte Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 6-5
Data suggests that the KIA Tigers are in a stronger position heading into this matchup, as they have a higher win rate at home and a more balanced offensive performance in recent games. The last few head-to-head encounters show that the Tigers have had the edge, winning 3 out of their last 5 meetings with Lotte. Overall, the numbers favor KIA to secure a victory.
- KIA Tigers have a better home win rate at 45% compared to Lotte Giants' away win rate of 26%.
- In their last 10 games, KIA averaged 5.9 runs scored per game, while Lotte averaged 7.1 runs but also allowed 5.3 runs per game.
- Historically, KIA Tigers have won 3 out of their last 5 matchups against Lotte Giants.
Confidence is high because the two teams are closely matched, which limits confidence, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors KIA Tigers
- Sharper attackLotte Giants
Lotte Giants are averaging 8.2 runs scored per game over their recent matches.
8.2/game - Tighter defenseKIA Tigers
KIA Tigers are conceding just 4.2 runs per game over their recent matches.
4.2/game conceded - Historical edgeKIA Tigers
KIA Tigers have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
3/5 H2H wins - Higher league positionKIA Tigers
KIA Tigers sit 4 places above Lotte Giants in the table.
#3 vs #7
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 55% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked KIA Tigers at 55% — final result was KIA Tigers win, KIA Tigers 8-5 Lotte Giants.
Predicted score was 6-5.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (72/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- KIA Tigers have averaged 7.1 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Lotte Giants have averaged 8.2 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- KIA Tigers are unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 meetings with Lotte Giants.
Odds comparison
Moneyline
Point spread
| Line | KIA Tigers | Lotte Giants |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | 2.53▲ | 1.46▼ |
| -1 | 2.11 | 1.60 |
| -0.5 | 1.81 | 1.89 |
| +0.5 | 1.73 | 2.00 |
| +1 | 1.57 | 2.19 |
| +1.5 | 1.50▲ | 2.50▼ |
| +2 | 1.36 | 2.84 |
| +2.5 | 1.32 | 3.13 |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 1.46 | 2.63 |
| 8 | 1.52 | 2.37 |
| 8.5 | 1.66▲ | 2.11▼ |
| 9 | 1.80 | 1.90 |
| 9.5 | 2.00▲ | 1.76▼ |
| 10 | 2.16 | 1.62 |
| 10.5 | 2.33▲ | 1.54▼ |
| 11 | 2.60 | 1.41 |
Average price across 11 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Moneyline — odds movement
Model vs market
"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
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | L | Diff | Win% | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KT Wiz Suwon | 111 | 66 | 45 | +92 | 60 | — |
| 2 |  Samsung Lions | 114 | 67 | 47 | +148 | 59 | — |
| 3 | KIA Tigers | 114 | 62 | 52 | +79 | 54 | — |
| 4 |  LG Twins | 115 | 63 | 52 | +2 | 55 | — |
| 5 |  Doosan Bears | 115 | 59 | 56 | +38 | 51 | — |
| 6 |  NC Dinos | 109 | 49 | 60 | -32 | 45 | — |
| 7 | Lotte Giants | 112 | 50 | 62 | -28 | 45 | — |
| 8 |  Hanwha Eagles | 112 | 49 | 63 | +11 | 44 | — |
| 9 |  SSG Landers | 117 | 48 | 69 | -100 | 41 | — |
| 10 |  Kiwoom Heroes | 119 | 42 | 77 | -210 | 35 | — |
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Who is likely to win KIA Tigers vs Lotte Giants?+
Our AI model favors KIA Tigers to win, with a 55% probability (Lotte Giants 45%).
What time does KIA Tigers vs Lotte Giants start?+
First pitch is at Aug 25, 2026, 9:30 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in KIA Tigers vs Lotte Giants?+
KIA Tigers: 1, 0, 1, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 4. Lotte Giants: 0, 0, 0, 0, 5, 0, 0, 0, 0. Final: 8-5.