Expert Korean Baseball Picks, July 26

Kiwoom Heroes vs. NC Dinos: NC Dinos (-139)

In Saturday’s matchup between the Kiwoom Heroes and NC Dinos, the moneyline play on the Dinos at −139 presents a clear edge. Coming off a 16-7 win, the Dinos carry all the momentum into this one.

NC’s Kim Whee-jip with the go-ahead 4th inning grand slam to help the Dinos beat Kiwoom 16-7 https://t.co/lYs3Y5RyEi

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The Kiwoom Heroes remain the league’s cellar dweller at 28‑65‑3 and desperately hunt for just their 29th win. Their struggles are glaring: worst pitching in the KBO with a 5.60 team ERA and the poorest offense, boasting only a .239 batting average and 333 RBIs in the KBO. They trail the first‑place Hanwha Eagles by a staggering 30 games.

On the mound, the Dinos’ Shin Min‑hyeok holds a respectable 4.32 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. He’s pitched exceptionally of late, allowing just two earned runs over his last 9.2 innings, and has held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in seven of nine outings since May 21.

Meanwhile, Kiwoom’s starter, Raul Alcántara, has been hammered over his last 11.1 innings, surrendering 10 earned runs. Expect NC’s hitters to capitalize and pick up the win cleanly. The Dinos on the moneyline is the smart play.