- Matchup: KT Wiz vs SSG Landers
- Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Venue: Incheon SSG Landers Field, Incheon, South Korea
- Broadcast: MS-T
- Betting Odds: KT (-150) SSG (+125)
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On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Hyun Soo Kim and the KT Wiz (63-41, 1st in KBO) will face off against the SSG Landers (45-63, 9th in KBO) at Incheon SSG Landers Field. The opening odds place the Landers at +125 and the Wiz at -150, with an over/under set at 8.
The KT Wiz are currently averaging 5.6 runs per game, ranking 3rd in the KBO. They have scored a total of 592 runs, boasting an on-base percentage of .364. The team has hit 172 doubles and 80 home runs, accumulating 557 RBIs and 1,029 hits this season, resulting in a batting average of .280. With a slugging percentage of .400, the Wiz have struck out 802 times while drawing 442 walks.
Keep an eye on Hyun Soo Kim for the KT Wiz. Over his career, Kim has hit 278 home runs and driven in 1,638 runs, achieving a slugging percentage of .464 with a total of 4,226 bases. In 10,504 plate appearances, he has secured 2,807 hits, with 1,134 strikeouts and 1,189 walks, contributing to a .389 on-base percentage. His career batting average is .308, along with 1,371 runs scored and an OPS of .853.
The Wiz have stolen 73 bases but have been caught 22 times, leading to a caught stealing percentage of 23.2%. This season, the KT Wiz have made 2,830 putouts, 1,064 assists, and tallied 68 errors, resulting in a fielding rate of .983, good for 2nd in the KBO, while turning 100 double plays.
The Wiz’s pitching staff carries a team ERA of 4.44 (4th in KBO), with 814 strikeouts recorded. They have allowed 1,008 hits (9.6 per 9 innings) and 465 earned runs, showcasing a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.45 and a collective WHIP of 1.42. The Wiz pitchers have surrendered 91 home runs and a total of 502 runs (9th in the league).
On the other hand, the SSG Landers have hit 121 home runs this season and accumulated 530 RBIs. They have 175 doubles, 433 walks, and have scored 559 runs. The Landers currently hold an on-base percentage of .340 and a team batting average of .262. They tout a team slugging percentage of .411 and average 4.99 runs per game (7th in baseball). With 884 strikeouts (2nd in the league), they have also recorded 1,013 hits.
Seong Han Park is a player to watch for SSG. He has 400 career walks against 492 strikeouts, scoring 412 runs with 329 RBIs. His on-base percentage is .378, and he has a career OPS of .764, hitting 38 home runs, amassing 1,107 total bases, and achieving a .386 slugging percentage. Over 2,870 at-bats, Park maintains a batting average of .291 with 835 hits.
The SSG Landers have executed 103 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .982 (4th in KBO). They have recorded 1,055 assists, made 74 errors, and achieved a total of 2,956 putouts this season. Out of their 86 stolen base attempts, they have successfully stolen 64 bases, yielding a caught stealing rate of 25.6%.
As a staff, the Landers currently hold a WHIP of 1.589 and a FIP of 6.17. They rank 2nd in the league for total hits allowed, with 1,059. The SSG pitching staff has permitted 675 runs this season, sporting an ERA of 5.60 (613 earned runs). Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 1.67 (843 strikeouts to 506 walks), allowing 128 home runs and conceding 6.17 runs per 9 innings (10th in KBO).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s KBO contest against the spread?
Prediction: Go with SSG (+125)
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