Free KBO Predictions: Korean Baseball Best Bets Today

Kia Tigers vs. Hanwha Eagles: Kia -1.5 (-105)

The Kia Tigers and Hanwha Eagles open a new three-game series at Hanwha Life Eagles Park. The Tigers are coming off back-to-back losses after winning two of their first three games this season.

They should be in good hands to deliver a much stronger performance on Friday. On the heels of a 5-3 loss to Kiwoom, expect James Naile to point the Tigers in the right direction. The 32-year-old, who has experience with the St. Louis Cardinals, was impressive in his first start of 2025.

Naile foiled the NC Dinos across five innings of work. The Dinos managed just two hits and no walks against Naile. He finished with a 0.00 ERA and 0.40 WHIP to open this campaign on fire. The Missouri native is picking up where he left off from his first year in the KBO last season.

James Naile, 84 mph sweeper. 🧹 #KBO #KiaTigers pic.twitter.com/WG4Rl3Enpx

— Daniel Kim 대니얼 김 (@DanielKimW) May 26, 2024

In 26 games in 2024, Naile recorded an ERA of 2.53 and a 1.26 WHIP. He couldn’t find a career in the Majors, but Naile is riding a hot hand in South Korea. Fellow American, Cody Ponce, was in decent form in KBO debut against the KT Win. He lasted five innings for a 3.60 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.

Nevertheless, Naile is where you want your money in this matchup. As one of the most trustworthy pitchers to bet on in the KBO, consider the Kia Tigers for your KBO best bets today!

KT Wiz vs. Lotte Giants: KT (+100)

The KT Wiz and Lotte Giants get things started at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on Friday. Lotte heads back home after a rough couple of days at SSG. The Giants’ offense failed to generate much in a 5-2 and 3-1 loss.

They opened the series with a 3-2 victory, but couldn’t facilitate any offense against the Landers. Can the Giants muster up any hits and runs in this matchup? Well, the Giants are the only club in the KBO to not hit a home run yet this season!

Also, Lotte is second-last in Korea, with a .201 batting average and just 10 RBIs. The offense is in shambles,, and it’s unlikely to get better versus Emmanuel De Jesus. De Jesus aims to ride the momentum of his first start in 2025 against the struggling Giants. His team held on for a 4-3 win over the Doosan Bears on Thursday.

3 : 4 경기 끝 .ᐟ
오원석 228일만에 승리 투수 + 시즌 첫 위닝 시리즈
마법사 전입 신고 완료 ✨ pic.twitter.com/UtXFiMLDdd

— 나나 .. (@teamktwiz) March 27, 2025

In his latest start, he posted an ERA of 1.50 and a 0.67 WHIP through six innings against Hanwha. De Jesus made a solid splash in his first year of experience of playing Korean baseball a season ago. In 2024, the former Miami Marlin notched a 3.68 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through 30 performances.

De Jesus should have the advantage over Lotte’s Charlie Barnes. Barnes was hammered for seven runs and eight hits versus the LG Twins. He finished with a 21.00 ERA and 3.33 WHIP through three innings of work!

The 29-year-old from Sumter, South Carolina, has been reliable in his first three years in the KBO, so I can see him bouncing back. Last year, Barnes notched a 3.35 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.

Nevertheless, he might have to be perfect with no run support from Lotte’s dreaded bats! At even odds, I suggest the KT Wiz on the moneyline for your best KBO picks today.