Hope this helps to whoever bets on this game.
This game is what i have been waiting for from the start. Just got the result back from bunch of friends online and surprise surprise. Korea may win by 1 or 2 scores.
But important thing is japan does not have much value at -290 now. Between these two countries, there have been always more reasons to beat each other, historical reason.
Even comparing previous matches with taiwan and china does show that korea does not deserve to be an underdog of +205. For example, taiwanese put their two aces in the match with koreans and after they lost, they just simply lost focus (probably because they knew that they now have to beat japan to get to the next round).
For pitching i would say koreans are a bit better off and japanese is better off with hitting statistically. However, if you look at situational data between two countries, i would always put my money on korea (especially when they are underdog).
I actually have outright wager on korea in Pool A and i thought i was going to hedge to make some sure money but i just decided to leave it.
Good luck whatever you want but if i may, i would like you to hold any bet on japan
They are going to have another match in the next round and whoever wins this game, i am sure korea will be an underdog again. Same result? Maybe. But my money will be on korea if the game is against japan in any sports.