Expert Korean Baseball Picks, June 20

KIA Tigers vs. SSG Landers: SSG (-125)

The KIA Tigers and SSG Landers square off in the first of three games at Incheon SSG Landers Field. The Landers are coming off a thrilling 4-2 in extra innings over the Kiwoom Heroes. Meanwhile, the Tigers blanked the KT Wiz in a 5-0 finish behind the strong arm of Adam Oller.

석정우 11회 연장에서 차이를 벌리는 시즌 2호 투런
오늘 랜더스 점수 전부 홈런
이게 홈런의 팀 랜더스엿지…😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/rqUK5yJjXk

— 👊🏻 (@punchiiS2) June 19, 2025

However, I don’t expect the Tigers to get the same results on the mound with Yang Hyeon-jong in a starting role. The 37-year-old veteran, who has spent every year with the Tigers since 2007, is beginning to show signs of fatigue.

He enters with an ERA of 5.27 and a 1.60 WHIP, which puts him on pace for one of the worst seasons of his career. Additionally, Yang has gotten pummeled by the SSG Landers. Note that Yang owns an 8.38 ERA and a 0-2 record against the Landers in 2025.

Expect the Landers to get to Yang, while starter Kim Kwang-hyun should have the advantage over the Tigers’ offense. Kim is in solid form, with a 3.84 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 14 starts. He’s also in top form versus the Tigers, posting a 1.29 ERA this season.

In short, at -125, there is strong value on the Landers for your best KBO picks today!