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 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Lions vs. KT Wiz | Under 9 | -125 | Bovada |
| Hanwha Eagles vs. LG Twins | Hanwha Eagles vs. LG Twins | +105 | BetNow |
Best KBO Predictions Today (With Reasoning), August 9
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.
Samsung Lions vs. KT Wiz: Under 9 (-125)
This evening offers a classic standoff as the Samsung Lions and KT Wiz go toe‑to‑toe in what looks destined to be a low‑scoring affair. The focus rests firmly on the mound as Gerson Garabito and Enmanuel De Jesus deliver what should be a pitcher’s duel.
Garabito has been sensational since arriving in the KBO. Over six starts, he sports a tidy 1.69 ERA, yielding just six earned runs across 32 innings. He’s made the transition to Korean baseball look effortless, setting the tone early and keeping hitters firmly under wraps.
On the other side, De Jesus also brings great form into this matchup. With a 3.86 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP through 21 appearances, he’s also dominated the Lions specifically. In two starts, he owns a microscopic 1.64 ERA against them. He’s firmly in rhythm and ready to dial it in tonight.
All signs point to a tight, controlled contest. Trust the under nine runs to hold.
Hanwha Eagles vs. LG Twins: LG Twins -1.5 (+105)
Saturday’s matchup between the Hanwha Eagles and LG Twins leans heavily in favor of the home side, thanks to a clear pitching mismatch.
The Twins send Yonny Chirinos to the mound, and he’s been solid in his first KBO campaign with a 3.57 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. He’s also handled Hanwha with ease, boasting a 1.50 ERA in previous meetings this season.
The Eagles counter with Um Sang-back, who continues to spiral through a rough stretch. With a 6.75 ERA over 18 outings in 2025, there’s little reason to trust him against one of the league’s sharper lineups.
With Chirinos dealing and Um still searching for answers, this sets up well for LG to take control early and keep the pressure on. Back the Twins on the runline at plus money and expect them to cover comfortably at home.
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