- Matchup: Samsung Lions vs. Doosan Bears
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Venue: Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Seoul, South Korea
- Broadcast: SPO-T
- Betting Odds: Samsung (-152) Doosan (+126)
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The Samsung Lions (54-34, 1st in KBO) face off against the Doosan Bears (47-42, 5th in KBO) on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. The opening odds favor the Lions at -152, while the Bears are positioned at +126. The total runs over/under is set at 9.
This season, the Samsung Lions are showcasing an offensive prowess, averaging 5.7 runs per game, ranking them 2nd in the league. They have scored a total of 511 runs, boasting an impressive on-base percentage of .371. With 137 doubles and 80 home runs under their belts, the Lions have achieved 486 RBIs and made 858 hits, maintaining a batting average of .277. Their slugging percentage stands at .411, with 614 strikeouts compared to 426 walks.
Watch out for Ji Hyuk Ryu on the Samsung roster. Over his professional career, Ryu has hit 20 home runs and accrued 303 RBIs. He has stepped up to the plate 3,026 times, achieving 706 hits and maintains a .272 batting average along with 417 runs scored and an OPS of .687. His slugging percentage is .342, and he has a total of 888 bases. Ryu has recorded 488 strikeouts and has walked 288 times, contributing to a .356 on-base percentage.
This year, the Samsung Lions have achieved 2,397 putouts, 878 assists, and 53 errors, resulting in a top tier fielding percentage of .984. They are leading Korean baseball with 76 double plays and have successfully stolen 64 bases, experiencing 25 caught stealing attempts (28.1% caught stealing rate).
On the pitching front, the Lions hold a team ERA of 4.11, ranking 2nd overall, and their pitchers have struck out 668 batters. They have conceded 777 hits (8.8 per 9 innings) and allowed 365 earned runs, resulting in a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.05 and a WHIP of 1.38. The pitching staff has given up 86 home runs and a total of 399 runs (10th in league).
In comparison, the Doosan Bears have also made their mark this season with 72 home runs and 405 RBIs. They have achieved 135 doubles, 322 walks, and 432 runs scored, accumulating an on-base percentage of .344 alongside a .270 batting average. The Bears’ slugging percentage is .397, averaging 4.70 runs per game (8th in KBO). They have struck out 647 times (8th in the league) and made 851 hits.
Keep an eye on Chan-Ho Park for Doosan. He has drawn 374 walks while striking out 591 times, amassing 574 runs and 389 RBIs. With an OBP of .330 and a career OPS of .667, Park has hit 28 home runs, earning 1,323 total bases and a .337 slugging percentage. Across 3,922 at-bats, his career batting average stands at .267 with a total of 1,049 hits.
The Doosan Bears have completed 67 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .979 (10th in KBO). They have tallied 811 assists, 70 errors, and logged 2,456 putouts this season. Of their 79 stolen base attempts, they have succeeded 66 times and been caught 13 times (16.5% caught stealing rate).
With a WHIP of 1.374 and a FIP of 4.40, the Doosan pitching staff ranks 7th in KBO for total hits allowed, conceding 812 hits and 400 runs In total. Their season’s ERA rests at 3.84 (349 earned runs given up). The team boasts a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.47 (771 strikeouts vs. 312 walks) and has allowed 69 home runs, yielding an impressive 4.40 runs per 9 innings (1st in baseball).
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Recommendation: Go with Doosan (+126) and the total runs under.
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