- Matchup: Samsung Lions vs Lotte Giants
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Sajik Baseball Stadium, Busan, South Korea
- Broadcast: TVING
- Betting Odds: Samsung (-132) Lotte (+110)
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Hyoung Woo Choi and the Samsung Lions (75-50, ranked 2nd in KBO) will visit Sajik Baseball Stadium to face off against the Lotte Giants (53-71, ranked 9th in KBO). The Lions enter this matchup as underdogs at -132, while the Giants are positioned at +110. The over/under for this game is set at 8 runs.
The Samsung Lions have achieved a slugging percentage of .415 with 899 strikeouts and 566 walks. Throughout the season, they’ve accumulated 699 RBIs and 1,225 hits, maintaining an impressive batting average of .278. The team has recorded 200 doubles and hit 118 home runs, totalling 730 runs scored, while their on-base percentage stands at .366. Averaging 5.7 runs per game, they are ranked 2nd in the KBO.
Hyoung Woo Choi is a key player for Samsung, capable of making a significant impact. Over his career, he has belted 435 home runs and driven in 1,835 RBIs. Across 10,290 at-bats, Choi has achieved 2,726 hits, boasting a .310 batting average, 1,423 runs scored, and an impressive OPS of .928. His slugging percentage stands at .528, with a total of 4,638 bases. He has struck out 1,593 times and walked 1,262 times, contributing to an on-base percentage of .400.
The Lions have stolen 89 bases, being caught 31 times, yielding a caught stealing percentage of 25.8%. This season, they have achieved 3,420 putouts, 1,236 assists, and 77 errors, maintaining an exceptional fielding rate of .984—ranking 1st in the KBO—with a total of 101 double plays.
Currently, the Lions hold a team ERA of 4.16 (2nd in KBO), having struck out 983 batters. They have allowed 1,134 hits (9.0 per 9 innings) and 527 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.33, with a collective WHIP of 1.36. Lions pitchers have given up 121 home runs, amassing a total of 574 runs (8th in KBO).
The Lotte Giants have hit 98 home runs this season, accompanied by 556 RBIs. With 211 doubles, they’ve earned 586 runs, while recording 380 walks and posting a .329 on-base percentage and a .268 batting average. Their slugging percentage is .392, averaging 4.65 runs per game (9th in the league). The Giants have struck out 932 times (7th in KBO) and totaled 1,179 hits.
Min Jae Jeon stands out as a crucial player for Lotte. He has drawn 66 walks while registering 222 strikeouts, resulting in a .320 on-base percentage and career OPS of .680. Throughout 1,062 at-bats, Jeon has a batting average of .273 with 290 hits, 133 runs, 130 RBIs, and 15 home runs, amassing 382 total bases and a .360 slugging percentage.
The Giants have turned 109 double plays with a fielding percentage of .980 (9th in the league). They’ve made 1,209 assists, committed 94 errors, and achieved 3,338 putouts this year. They’ve attempted 95 stolen bases, succeeding 68 times and being caught out 27 times (28.4% caught stealing rate).
This season, Lotte’s pitching staff has allowed 663 runs, posting an ERA of 4.83 (with 597 earned runs). They’ve given up 111 home runs and allow 5.36 runs per 9 innings (7th in the league). With a WHIP of 1.509, their FIP stands at 5.36. The staff has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.17 (1,015 strikeouts against 468 walks), ranking them 4th in KBO in total hits allowed with 1,210.
So, what’s our prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Pick: Back Lotte (+110) and take the under on total runs
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
