Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes
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+48.5% edgeKiwoom Heroes win
Statistical comparison of our AI's win probability against the average bookmaker price — not betting advice.
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lotte Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | — | 15 | 16 | 1 |
 Kiwoom Heroes | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 2 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 5-6
Data suggests a competitive matchup between the Lotte Giants and Kiwoom Heroes. Although the Lotte Giants have the home advantage, their recent form and record indicate struggles, particularly at home. The Kiwoom Heroes, despite a poor overall record, have historically fared well against the Giants, which may bode well for their performance.
- Lotte Giants have a recent home win rate of only 33% this season.
- Kiwoom Heroes have won 3 of their last 10 away games, showing potential on the road.
- Historically, Kiwoom Heroes have a strong head-to-head record against Lotte Giants, winning 15 of the last 20 matchups.
Confidence is moderate because the two teams are closely matched, which limits confidence, and the bookmaker market sees this differently, which tempers confidence, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Kiwoom Heroes
- Sharper attackLotte Giants
Lotte Giants are averaging 7.4 runs scored per game over their recent matches.
7.4/game - Historical edgeLotte Giants
Lotte Giants have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
4/5 H2H wins - Higher league positionLotte Giants
Lotte Giants sit 3 places above Kiwoom Heroes in the table.
#7 vs #10 - Poor recent formLotte Giants
Lotte Giants have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- 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 Kiwoom Heroes at 55% — final result was Lotte Giants win, Lotte Giants 15-10 Kiwoom Heroes.
Predicted score was 5-6.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (57/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Lotte Giants have averaged 7.4 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Kiwoom Heroes have averaged 3.6 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Lotte Giants are unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 meetings with Kiwoom Heroes.
Odds comparison
Moneyline
Point spread
| Line | Lotte Giants | Kiwoom Heroes |
|---|---|---|
| -3.5 | 2.76 | 1.40 |
| -3 | 2.35▼ | 1.49▲ |
| -2.5 | 2.18▼ | 1.62▲ |
| -2 | 1.94▼ | 1.77▲ |
| -1.5 | 1.83▼ | 1.91▲ |
| -1 | 1.54▼ | 2.25▲ |
| -0.5 | 1.46 | 2.58 |
| +0.5 | 1.40 | 2.72 |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1.43 | 2.53▲ |
| 9.5 | 1.62▼ | 2.18▲ |
| 10 | 1.69▼ | 2.04▲ |
| 10.5 | 1.85▼ | 1.88 |
| 11 | 1.99▼ | 1.72▲ |
| 11.5 | 2.19▼ | 1.60 |
| 12 | 2.40▼ | 1.50▲ |
| 12.5 | 2.56▼ | 1.47 |
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 |  Samsung Lions | 115 | 68 | 47 | +150 | 59 | — |
| 2 |  KT Wiz Suwon | 112 | 66 | 46 | +90 | 59 | — |
| 3 |  KIA Tigers | 115 | 63 | 52 | +80 | 55 | — |
| 4 |  LG Twins | 116 | 64 | 52 | +7 | 55 | — |
| 5 |  Doosan Bears | 116 | 60 | 56 | +43 | 52 | — |
| 6 |  NC Dinos | 110 | 50 | 60 | -25 | 46 | — |
| 7 | Lotte Giants | 113 | 50 | 63 | -33 | 44 | — |
| 8 |  Hanwha Eagles | 113 | 49 | 64 | +4 | 43 | — |
| 9 |  SSG Landers | 118 | 48 | 70 | -101 | 41 | — |
| 10 | Kiwoom Heroes | 120 | 42 | 78 | -215 | 35 | — |
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Who is likely to win Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes?+
Our AI model favors Kiwoom Heroes to win, with a 55% probability (Lotte Giants 45%).
What time does Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes start?+
First pitch is at Aug 18, 2026, 10:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes?+
Lotte Giants: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 13, 2. Kiwoom Heroes: 2, 5, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1. Final: 15-10.