Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes
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+0.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 6-5
Data suggests that the Lotte Giants have a slight edge going into this match, having won 6 of their last 10 games compared to Kiwoom Heroes' struggles, as evidenced by their recent average of 7.8 runs allowed per game. Historically, the Giants have performed well against the Heroes, winning 3 of their last 5 encounters. Given these factors, the Giants are predicted to score around 6 runs, with the Heroes potentially scoring 5.
- Lotte Giants won 6 of their last 10 games, showing better recent form.
- Kiwoom Heroes have allowed an average of 7.8 runs per game in their last 10 games.
- Lotte Giants lead the recent head-to-head record 3-2 against Kiwoom Heroes.
- Lotte Giants have a home win rate of 39% this season, while Kiwoom Heroes have a 40% away win rate.
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 Lotte Giants
- Sharper attackLotte Giants
Lotte Giants are averaging 7.4 runs scored per game over their recent matches.
7.4/game - Tighter defenseLotte Giants
Lotte Giants are conceding just 6.8 runs per game over their recent matches.
6.8/game conceded - Poor recent formLotte Giants
Lotte Giants have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Poor recent formKiwoom Heroes
Kiwoom Heroes 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
- 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 54% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Lotte Giants at 54% — final result was Lotte Giants win, Lotte Giants 5-4 Kiwoom Heroes.
Predicted score was 6-5.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (70/100) — 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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2.79▼ | 1.39▲ |
| -2 | 2.54▼ | 1.45▲ |
| -1.5 | 2.26▼ | 1.60▲ |
| -1 | 1.86▼ | 1.80▲ |
| -0.5 | 1.66▼ | 2.10▲ |
| +0.5 | 1.60▼ | 2.21▲ |
| +1 | 1.44▼ | 2.46▲ |
| +1.5 | 1.42▼ | 2.69▲ |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1.43▼ | 2.62▲ |
| 8.5 | 1.56▼ | 2.31▲ |
| 9 | 1.65▼ | 2.11▲ |
| 9.5 | 1.87▼ | 1.86▲ |
| 10 | 1.95▼ | 1.75▲ |
| 10.5 | 2.13▼ | 1.64▲ |
| 11 | 2.37▼ | 1.51▲ |
| 11.5 | 2.60▼ | 1.45▲ |
Average price across 12 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 | 111 | 66 | 45 | +92 | 60 | — | |
| 2 | 114 | 67 | 47 | +148 | 59 | — | |
| 3 | 114 | 62 | 52 | +79 | 54 | — | |
| 4 | 115 | 63 | 52 | +2 | 55 | — | |
| 5 | 115 | 59 | 56 | +38 | 51 | — | |
| 6 | 109 | 49 | 60 | -32 | 45 | — | |
| 7 | 112 | 50 | 62 | -28 | 45 | — | |
| 8 | 112 | 49 | 63 | +11 | 44 | — | |
| 9 | 117 | 48 | 69 | -100 | 41 | — | |
| 10 | 119 | 42 | 77 | -210 | 35 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes?+
Our AI model favors Lotte Giants to win, with a 54% probability (Kiwoom Heroes 46%).
What time does Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes start?+
First pitch is at Aug 19, 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: 3, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2. Kiwoom Heroes: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 2, 0. Final: 5-4.

