The NC Dinos visit the KT Wiz at Suwon KT Wiz Park on Thursday, September 24. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. KST. KT enters at 79–47–4 and leads the KBO standings; NC is 59–68–2. The Dinos changed the immediate tone of this matchup Wednesday, ending an eight-game losing streak with 15 hits in a 10–3 win at Suwon. Thursday’s announced starters are Myung-gi Song for NC and Davis Daniel for KT.
The pick is KT on the moneyline, subject to the price available before first pitch. No verified September 24 moneyline or total is included here, so the betting thresholds below are recommendations rather than claims about a posted line. Get into the KBO action with our free KBO picks.
NC Dinos vs KT Wiz Comparison Chart
| Category | NC Dinos | KT Wiz | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 59–68–2 | 79–47–4 | KT |
| Team batting average | .270 | .282 | KT |
| Runs scored | 648 in 129 games | 737 in 130 games | KT |
| Runs per game | 5.02 | 5.67 | KT |
| Team OPS | .750 | .771 | KT |
| Home runs | 123 | 104 | NC |
| Team ERA | 4.72 | 4.21 | KT |
| Runs allowed | 686 | 598 | KT |
| Walks allowed | 560 | 414 | KT |
The figures are through September 23. KT’s advantage is broader than its 20-win lead in the standings: it gets on base more consistently, scores about 0.65 more runs per game, and has allowed 88 fewer runs despite playing one additional game. NC’s clear offensive edge is home-run production. That power is a real threat to a favorite, as Wednesday’s result demonstrated.
Starting Pitchers: Davis Daniel vs Myung-gi Song
| Pitcher | Team | 2026 record | ERA | Innings | WHIP | Matchup grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Daniel | KT | 3–2 | 2.43 | 37 | 1.30 | B+ |
| Myung-gi Song | NC | 1–1 | 4.85 | 29⅔ | 1.55 | C |
Starting-pitcher edge: KT. Daniel has supplied KT with effective innings since joining the rotation, but seven appearances are a modest sample. Song’s 20 appearances include relief work, so his season ERA should not be treated as a record of 20 starts. The useful comparison is how each pitcher is positioned to handle Thursday: Daniel has the stronger recent run-prevention profile, while Song faces a KT lineup that leads this matchup in average, OPS, and runs per game.
Song does have a route to outperform the grade. If he limits walks and keeps KT’s first two hitters from reaching base, he can prevent the middle of the order from batting with runners aboard. Daniel’s challenge is different: NC has more home runs than KT this season and has just shown it can turn a few innings into a large score. Neither starter should be graded as untouchable.
Lineup Matchups and Position Grades
These grades compare offensive production and the likely matchup roles, not defensive skill or a guarantee that Wednesday’s batting orders will repeat Thursday. Confirmed starting lineups were not available when this preview was prepared.
| Matchup area | NC | KT | Edge | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table setters | B+ | A− | KT | Park Min-woo gives NC a strong on-base threat; KT’s season-long advantage in average and runs favors its ability to build innings. |
| Middle-order power | A− | A | Even | NC leads 123–104 in team homers, while KT’s broader scoring production gives it more than one way to drive runs in. |
| Lower-order production | B− | B | KT | KT’s team-wide batting edge suggests fewer empty innings, though this grade depends heavily on the final lineup. |
| Starting pitching | C | B+ | KT | Daniel’s 2.43 ERA and 1.30 WHIP compare favorably with Song’s 4.85 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. |
| Bullpen and run prevention | C+ | B+ | KT | KT has the better team ERA and has issued substantially fewer walks. |
| Current momentum | B+ | B− | NC | The Dinos earned the immediate edge with Wednesday’s 10–3 win. |
For KT, the key offensive question is whether its top of the order can make Song work from the stretch. Won-jun Choi has been a productive catalyst, while Sam Hilliard supplies major power and Hyun-soo Kim adds another established run producer. NC can answer with Min-woo Park setting the table and a lineup that produced 15 hits Wednesday. NC also placed Kun-woo Park on the first-team inactive list before that game, so Thursday’s final lineup matters when assessing the Dinos’ depth.
What Wednesday’s 10–3 Result Changes
Wednesday’s win deserves more weight than a routine upset. NC ended an eight-game skid on the road against the league leader and scored throughout the game, rather than relying on a single late rally. It also kept KT to three runs. Anyone backing the Wiz on Thursday has to account for a Dinos lineup that enters with fresh evidence it can hit in this park.
The pitching matchup changes substantially. NC had Riley Thompson start Wednesday; Thursday it turns to Song. KT moves from Logan Allen to Daniel. That is why I would resist simply carrying Wednesday’s result forward. KT’s stronger season-long offense, lower team ERA, better control, and favorable Thursday starting-pitcher comparison still make it the more likely winner. That is a handicap, not a claim that KT must bounce back because it lost.
NC Dinos vs KT Wiz Picks and Prediction
Pick: KT Wiz Moneyline
KT has the edge in the categories most likely to repeat from game to game: offensive efficiency, overall run prevention, and Thursday’s starting matchup. NC’s Wednesday performance and home-run advantage give the underdog a credible upset path, so price discipline matters. My target is KT ML at −175 or better; above that, I would pass rather than pay more for the same risk. The moneyline is preferable to KT −1.5 because Daniel could pitch well and still leave a close game for the late innings.
Pick: Over 9.0 Runs
Over 9.0 is a secondary, conditional pick, with a projected score of KT 6, NC 4. KT has averaged 5.67 runs per game, NC has averaged 5.02, and the Dinos’ power makes a low-scoring NC performance difficult to assume after Wednesday. Song’s smaller starting workload also creates a possibility of earlier bullpen exposure. Daniel could suppress NC enough to defeat the over, which is why I would play Over 9.0 only, consider 9.5 at a smaller stake, and pass at 10.0. These are target totals, not verified posted odds.
Final Picks: KT Wiz ML; Over 9.0 runs. Best Bet: KT Wiz ML at −175 or better. Projected score: KT Wiz 6, NC Dinos 4.
Preview completed September 23, 2026. Confirm the starters, lineups, and available odds before first pitch.
