Bears vs. Twins – KBO Playoffs, Thursday, November 4, 2021

The Doosan Bears destroyed the Kiwoom Heroes on Tuesday to progress to the next stage of the KBO Playoffs. The LG Twins are waiting for them there and it’s going to be an interesting series.
It’s the ultimate clash between offense and defense. I share my thoughts on the opening encounter in this Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins betting preview. The post features the latest odds, an overview of the starting pitchers, my prediction, and a betting pick.
Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins Betting Odds
- Doosan Bears to win; +130
- LG Twins to win; -150
- Doosan Bears (+1.5); -160
- LG Twins (-1.5); +140
- Over 7.5; -105
- Under 7.5; -115
The Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins odds of the best online betting sites suggest that it should be a close clash and the higher seed has a slight advantage. I can easily see why, as you will understand from my analysis of both sides.
Doosan Bears – The Offense Delivered Big Time Against the Heroes
In my preview of Doosan’s decisive clash against the Heroes, I said that the Bears need to explode on the offense to win. Well, they scored 16 runs in that game, so it’s safe to say the team did exactly that.
It’s obvious that the Bears can rely on finding runs, but they are about to face the best defense in the entire league next. They will need more from their own pitchers.
Fortunately, the next guy in Doosan’s rotation has been excellent this season. Choi Won-joon is expected to start and here’s what his stats tell us.
- Record: 12-4
- ERA: 3.30
- WHIP: 1.24
The guy has been very solid for most of the campaign, but he did struggle in October. The Bears need the best of Won-joon or they might have problems on Thursday.
LG Twins – How Far Can Defense Get You?
The LG Twins obviously took the saying that defense wins titles very seriously. That’s the team that conceded by far the least runs during the regular season, but it had the third-worst offense in the entire Korean league.
Can a squad that’s so one-sided have a deep run in the playoffs? I’m not sure about the answer, but it feels like LG’s strongest advantage is weakened when all the other teams have the luxury to start their best pitchers.
On the other hand, the squad’s scoring improved in the last couple of months and the bullpen is better than anyone else in the KBO.
I think that the opening clash against the Bears can tell us a lot about the Twins and their chances in the playoffs. They’re about to send Andrew Suarez on Thursday and he’s been great this year. Let’s check his main stats real quick.
- Record: 10-2
- ERA: 2.18
- WHIP: 1.14
The numbers speak for themselves and Suarez certainly can lead his team to a victory in game one. I trust LG’s bullpen too and the only concern is related to the offense. It has to deliver at least a few runs for the Twins to win and that could be a problem.
Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins Betting Pick
I don’t trust Doosan’s defense and I have serious doubts about LG’s offense. And yet, it feels like the Twins should be able to keep the opposition quiet and that gives them the upper hand for the opening clash.
Backing any of the teams at the current odds doesn’t make sense, so I prefer the totals in this case. The price for the under is tempting and I expect a relatively quiet game, so that’s my final Bears vs. Twins betting pick.
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Under 7.5-115
If you want to know how the KBO Playoffs work, you should check our guide to betting on Korean baseball. It features plenty of information about the league and tips on how to make the best of your wagers.
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