All season long, The Sports Geek is bringing you daily free KBO picks and best bets. It can be difficult for casual fans who don’t follow Korean baseball to accurately pick games, so we’re doing the homework for you.
Along with our KBO League picks, we’ve provided reasoning for each of our betting predictions below. We deliver our daily selections around 12-18 hours before the games, so you have time to place your wagers.
KBO Best Bets Today, August 21
In this chart, you can find a quick snapshot of our KBO expert predictions. We anticipate having two to three new picks every day throughout the KBO season, based on the odds of the best baseball betting sites:
| MATCHUP | BEST BET | ODDS | BOOKIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwoom Heroes vs. KIA Tigers | KIA Tigers Moneyline | -158 | BetNow |
| Doosan Bears vs. Hanwha Eagles | Under 7.5 | -110 | Bovada |
Best KBO Predictions Today (With Reasoning), August 21
There are important things to know before betting on the KBO. Luckily, if you don’t have time to do your own research, you can discover how we selected our KBO baseball picks each day.
Kiwoom Heroes vs. KIA Tigers: KIA Tigers (-158)
The KIA Tigers look poised to bounce back after a stunning upset at the hands of the Kiwoom Heroes yesterday. Their ace, Kim Do‑hyeon, takes the mound today, and he’s been in impressive form.
Across two starts against Kiwoom, Kim has posted a 2.25 ERA over 12 strong innings. On the season, he’s even more solid, with a 3.95 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 20 starts, suggesting he’ll be locked in for this rematch.
On the opposite side, C.C. Mercedes has shown promise over 11 innings with a 3.27 ERA, but his lofty 1.64 WHIP signals too many baserunners. The Heroes as a club are struggling, at the bottom of two categories with just a .240 batting average and a 5.47 team ERA.
With Kim in command and Kiwoom’s flaws laid bare, the smart money lands on the Tigers to restore order. Cheers to a rebound win for KIA.
Doosan Bears vs. Hanwha Eagles: Under 7.5 (-110)
The under stands out as the sharp play in Thursday’s matchup between the Doosan Bears and Hanwha Eagles, with both starters trending toward strong outings.
Zach Logue has been a steady presence in the Bears’ rotation, compiling a 3.24 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 139 innings. He’s kept opposing lineups in check lately, giving up two or fewer earned runs in four of his last six starts. His success against Hanwha has been consistent, too, posting a 3.18 ERA in three meetings this season.
On the other side, Ryu Hyun-jin continues to shine in his return to the KBO. The veteran lefty enters with a 3.28 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 20 starts, and he’s been perfect against Doosan in 2025, carrying a 0.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.
Hyun-jin Ryu, 69mph Curve 😆 #KBO #HanwhaEagles #류현진 pic.twitter.com/hgPj8oW3xG
— Daniel Kim 대니얼 김 (@DanielKimW) April 12, 2024
With both pitchers in good form and a history of keeping these offenses quiet, this one shapes up as a low-scoring battle. The under is the right side.
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