KBO League Betting Odds - Bet on South Korea Baseball Fixtures
The KBO is the top Korean baseball league. It’s considered one of the best baseball leagues in Asia and has drawn comparisons to the double-A level of American baseball . However, since the turn of the century, more than two dozen players have played Major League Baseball after first becoming a star player in the KBO. Likewise, American players have moved to the KBO and then gotten another chance to play in the big leagues.
Despite being located on the other side of the world, Stake Sportsbook is among the online sportsbooks offering baseball betting markets on the KBO. Of course, anyone who is interested in placing bets on the KBO should learn more about the league beforehand. Therefore, we have put together a guide to the KBO to help you make informed decisions when forming your Korean baseball betting slip .
What is KBO?
The KBO is South Korea’s top-flight professional baseball league. The league has started to gain notoriety in recent years because several Korean players have made the jump from the KBO to the major leagues and found success. The KBO is also famous for the frequency of bat flips on home runs and its energetic fanbase.
History of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO)
The KBO played its inaugural season in 1982. At the time, the league had six franchises. Despite two franchises becoming defunct over the years, the KBO now has 10 teams. That includes four teams that were part of the KBO’s inaugural season in 1982. The league can be credited with helping to send more than two dozen Korean players to MLB.
KBO Baseball Schedule & Format
The KBO has a 144-game regular season with every team playing 16 games against every other team. During the regular season, teams typically have Monday off every week, allowing them to play six games per week. The KBO is also unique because it allows for games to end in a tie if they are tied after 12 innings or 15 innings during the playoffs. All playoff games that end in a tie are replayed.
The five teams with the best record at the end of the season qualify for the playoffs, which features a ladder format. This means the fifth-place team faces the fourth-place team with the winner advancing to face the third-place team. The winner of that series advances to play the second-place team. The winner of that series faces the first-place team in the Korean Series, which is a best-of-7 series. In other words, the team with the best record during the regular season advances directly to the Korea Series.
When is the 2024 KBO?
The 2024 KBO season began on March 23, 2024. The regular season is scheduled to end on September 10. The LG Twins are the reigning Korean Series champs after winning the title in 2023.
Which Teams Play in KBO?
There are 10 teams that play in the KBO. Three of those teams are located in the capital city of Seoul while two more are in cities in close proximity to Seoul. The other five teams are scattered throughout provinces in the southern half of South Korea. The 10 teams in the KBO are:
| Team | Stadium | Championships | Most Recent Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doosan Bears | Jamsil Baseball Stadium | 6 | 2019 |
| Hanwha Eagles | Hanwha Life Eagles Park | 1 | 1999 |
| Kia Tigers | Gwangju-Kia Champions Field | 11 | 2017 |
| Kiwoom Heroes | Gocheok Sky Dome | 0 | N/A |
| KT Wiz | Suwon kt wiz Park | 1 | 2021 |
| LG Twins | Jamsil Baseball Stadium | 3 | 2023 |
| Lotte Giants | Sajik Baseball Stadium | 2 | 1992 |
| NC Dinos | Changwon NC Park | 1 | 2020 |
| Samsung Lions | Daegu Samsung Lions Park | 8 | 2014 |
| SSG Landers | Incheon SSG Landers Field | 5 | 2022 |
How to Bet on KBO & Baseball Bet Types
At Stake Sportsbook, there are a slew of betting markets available for baseball games in the KBO. In fact, many of the betting types are similar to what you’ll find at Stake for other baseball leagues, including:
Moneyline - The moneyline is also called the outrights tab on some sites. It is a bet on the outright winner of a game, barring a tie, which is possible in the KBO.
Total - Instead of a bet on the winner of a game, the total is concerned with the combined score of the two teams and the total number of runs.
Handicap - This type of bet adds a point spread - or a run line - into the equation, often forcing the favourite to win by at least two runs in order to win the bet.
Player Props - Prop bets are based around stats or events in a specific game, including whether a run will be scored in the first inning and how many earned runs a pitcher allows.
Live Bets - Once a game begins, it’s still possible to place live bets on the outcome of the game or events within the game.
Parlays - A parlay will tie multiple bets together into a single bet, which means it’s harder to win but comes with a higher payout than several individual bets. You can use our handy bet builder to help you put together your multi-bets.
Futures - These are long-term bets that are typically focused on what team will win the championship.
KBO Betting Odds & Payouts
Being a reputable betting site with many options, Stake allows customers to make KBO baseball picks in the betting markets listed above. Of course, the match odds and potential payout can vary depending on the game and the type of bet you want to place.
Live Stream Baseball for Free & Live Betting Markets
If you place a bet on a KBO game, it’s possible to live stream that game at Stakes Sportsbook. This service doesn’t require a subscription or an extra payment. As long as you place a bet on our site, you can stream that game on the Stake website. Not only can you track your bet but being able to watch the game makes it easier to make a live bet .
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Baseball Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Betting on baseball is always tricky, even for baseball experts. However, making accurate baseball bets doesn’t require an expert opinion. But it will require a lot of research and analytics. It’s important to look into a team’s batting average, their starting pitcher, their recent performance, how they perform at home versus on the road, and a variety of other factors that can point you toward one team having an advantage. In some cases, bettors are better served performing their own research before making baseball bets than following expert predictions blindly.
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Our site gives users an opportunity to boost their profits when placing your bets. Needless to say, this can help customers increase their profits if they make accurate bets. At the same time, all bettors should stay within a budget by working out how much to bet with using our budget calculator . These are two examples of responsible gambling habits that everyone should be encouraged to follow.