Samsung Lions vs KT Wiz Forecast, 9/21/2025 KBO Tips, Predictions and Odds

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• Matchup: Samsung Lions vs KT Wiz
• Event Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Venue: Suwon KT Wiz Park, Suwon, South Korea
• Broadcast: SPO-2T
• Point Spread: Samsung (-275), KT (+220)

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Mel Rojas and the KT Wiz (66-66, ranked 5th in KBO) will face off against the Samsung Lions (68-65, positioned 4th in KBO) at Suwon KT Wiz Park. The betting line features the Lions at -275 and the Wiz at +220, with an Over/Under set at 8.5.

The Samsung Lions are currently boasting a slugging percentage of .419, with 1,012 strikeouts and 521 walks this season. They have scored 660 RBIs and amassed 1,222 hits, achieving an overall batting average of .268. As a team, the Lions have recorded 216 doubles and hit 149 home runs, leading to a total of 704 runs scored and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .349. With an average of 5.2 runs per game, they rank 2nd in the league.

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Ja Wook Koo is a key player to watch for Samsung. With 186 home runs and 875 RBIs over his career, Koo has 5,889 plate appearances and a hit total of 1,655. Maintaining a .318 career batting average, he has also scored 979 runs and boasts an OPS of .900. His slugging percentage stands at .513, resulting in 2,669 total bases. Koo has struck out 997 times while achieving 547 walks, contributing to a solid .387 OBP.

The Lions have successfully stolen 101 bases while being caught 26 times, giving them a caught stealing rate of 20.5%. Defensively, they have recorded 3,571 putouts, 1,308 assists, and 81 errors this season, resulting in a .984 fielding percentage—ranked 1st in KBO—with 112 double plays turned.

Currently, the Lions have an earned run average (ERA) of 4.12, placing them 4th in the KBO. The pitching staff has tallied 981 strikeouts and allowed 1,176 hits (8.9 per 9 innings) along with 545 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.32, and they’ve achieved a collective WHIP of 1.34. Lions’ pitchers have permitted 124 home runs and a total of 604 runs scored (7th in KBO).

The KT Wiz have hit 97 home runs this season, contributing to 568 RBIs. They have recorded 199 doubles, drawn 517 walks, and scored 600 runs. With a team OBP of .335 and a batting average of .252, their slugging percentage is .367, averaging 4.41 runs per game, placing them 8th in KBO. They’ve struck out 983 times, ranking 7th in the league, with a total of 1,152 base hits.

Mel Rojas stands out as a player with the potential to influence the game’s outcome for KT. Over his extensive career of 7,305 at-bats, Rojas has achieved a .278 batting average and tallied 2,029 hits, including 275 home runs. His total bases reach 3,366, complemented by a .461 slugging percentage. Throughout his career, he has secured 843 walks against 1,730 strikeouts, reflecting an OBP of .355 and a lifetime OPS of .816.

In terms of base-stealing, KT has attempted 155 steals successfully 124 times, resulting in a 20.0% caught stealing percentage. The Wiz have executed 98 double plays with a fielding percentage of .981 (5th in Korean baseball). To date, they have achieved 1,377 assists, committed 95 errors, and recorded 3,619 putouts this season.

KT’s pitching unit has conceded a total of 628 runs this year, maintaining a team ERA of 4.16 (with 557 earned runs allowed). They’ve given up 106 home runs while averaging 4.69 runs allowed per 9 innings (5th in KBO). Their staff’s WHIP stands at 1.419, alongside a FIP of 4.69 this season. As a collective, they’ve maintained a K/BB ratio of 2.39, with 1,006 strikeouts against 421 walks, ranking 2nd in hits allowed with 1,291 total hits.

Who will prevail in this evening’s game against the spread?

Recommendation: Bet on Samsung (-275)