- Matchup: KT Wiz vs Kiwoom Heroes
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Venue: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, South Korea
- Broadcasting: MS-T
- Betting Odds: KT (-275) Kiwoom (+220)
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the KT Wiz (28-20, ranked 3rd in KBO) will face off against the Kiwoom Heroes (20-30, ranked 10th in KBO) at Gocheok Sky Dome. The Wiz are favored to win at -275, while the Heroes are positioned at +220. The combined total for the game is set at 9 runs.
The KT Wiz holds a slugging percentage of .406, having struck out 372 times while drawing 223 walks. This season, they have notched up 267 RBIs and recorded 491 hits, placing their team batting average at .286. The team has also achieved 83 doubles and blasted 36 home runs, with a total of 279 runs scored and an impressive on-base percentage of .373. Averaging 5.7 runs per game, the Wiz ranks 2nd in the league.
Sam Hilliard stands out as a key player for the KT Wiz. Throughout his career, Hilliard has smashed 216 home runs and driven in 755 RBIs. With 5,060 plate appearances, he has recorded 1,206 hits, showcasing a .270 career batting average, alongside 798 runs scored and an OPS of .842. His slugging percentage is .496, accumulating 2,218 total bases, though he has struck out 1,423 times and secured 520 walks, leading to a .346 on-base percentage.
The Wiz have executed 1,321 putouts this season, with 510 assists and 30 errors, resulting in a .984 fielding percentage that ranks 2nd in the league. They also turned 49 double plays, successfully stole 42 bases, and were caught only 10 times, making their caught stealing percentage 19.2%.
With an earned run average of 4.56 (6th in the league), the Wiz pitching staff has struck out 375 batters while allowing 39 home runs and a total of 243 runs (4th in baseball). They have given up 473 hits (9.7 per 9 innings) alongside 223 earned runs, maintaining a K/BB ratio of 2.57 and a collective WHIP of 1.41.
In contrast, the Kiwoom Heroes have a team slugging percentage of .326 and average 3.47 runs per game (10th in baseball). They have recorded 72 doubles and accumulated 177 runs while walking 156 times. The Heroes tallied 28 home runs this season, with 162 RBIs. However, they have struck out 434 times, more than any other team, and have managed only 399 hits, along with a batting average of .233 and an OBP of .307.
Joo Hwan Choi is another player to watch for the Kiwoom squad. Over 4,865 official at-bats, Choi has developed a batting average of .275 with 1,338 hits, including 143 home runs and a total of 2,088 bases. With 465 walks and 785 strikeouts, he has scored 621 runs and driven in 771 RBIs. His on-base percentage stands at .342 and he has a career OPS of .771.
The Heroes have executed 45 double plays with a fielding percentage of .978 (9th in KBO). They’ve successfully stolen bases 33 times out of 42 attempts, facing 9 caught stealing cases (21.4% caught stealing rate). This season, the Heroes account for 457 assists, 41 errors, and 1,348 putouts.
On the pitching side, the Heroes have relinquished 268 runs this year, holding an ERA of 5.01 (250 earned runs). They’ve conceded 44 home runs while allowing 5.37 runs per 9 innings (8th in KBO). The Heroes’ WHIP stands at 1.548, with a FIP of 5.37 for the season, featuring a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.91 (375 strikeouts to 196 walks) and ranking 1st for total hits allowed (499).
Which team will take the victory in this KBO matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on KT (-275)
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