July 19 18:30 KBO Game: KT vs. NC
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KT vs. NC Game Analysis and Betting Recommendations
KT
Starting with Eom Sang-baek (8 wins, 7 losses, 5.06 ERA), KT aims for their 6th consecutive win. On the 13th, Eom secured a victory with a 7.1 inning, 3-run performance against Lotte, benefiting from ample rest. However, it's concerning that in his last two games against NC this year, he allowed more than 4 runs both at home and away. KT's batting lineup, which produced a whopping 12 points in the last 3 innings of the previous game after being held in check by Ha Yeong-min, seems almost magical against Kiwoom. Baek Jeong-dae, who hit a dramatic game-tying grand slam with two outs in the top of the 9th inning, was the hero. The bullpen, which allowed 3 runs over 5 innings, saw a bright spot in the daring use of Park Yeong-hyun.
NC
Kyle Hart (8 wins, 2 losses, 2.57 ERA) will aim for the team’s 5th consecutive win. Hart, who secured a victory with a 7-inning scoreless performance against Kiwoom on the 12th, has pitched 6.1 innings or more and given up 1 run or less in four consecutive games. This will be his first game against KT this season, which might actually work in his favor. Despite scoring 4 runs in the first inning against Ryu Hyun-jin in the prior game, NC’s batting lineup failed to mount any significant offense afterwards, which is disappointing. The team's major weakness seems to be their less effective batting on the road compared to at home. The bullpen, which almost gave away the lead, teetered on the edge of disaster.
Comments
Both teams won their previous games under near-impossible circumstances, which is a shared trait. This upcoming game will likely be a true showdown of strengths. Although Hart has a slight disadvantage in away games, Eom Sang-baek has struggled more against NC, and KT’s bullpen has been heavily utilized. NC, with superior pitching, is closer to securing the win.
Recommended Betting
[[Result]]: NC Win
[[Handicap]]: +2.5 KT Win
[[O/U]]: Under 10.5 ▼