ESPORTS - predictions and tips (Dota 2, CS:GO, LoL)

[boyptc]

Gambit is showcasing their talent, they are the underdogs and now they have secured 3rd place and EG too.

What's your pick with Gambit vs. EG? and wouldn't you bet with the lower bracket?

I do see that teams on lower brackets are powerhouses
VP vs NaVi
TNC vs Vici

Going for NaVi this time and i do already lost my interest in VP when ramzess leave the team.
TNC vs vici? Vici for sure, they havent beat up vici since.

Yeah, ViCi is like the kryptonite of TNC. Both teams are struggling with this patch and I think this is going to be a good practice for both teams since this isn't a DPC tournament.

NaVi w/ 9pasha versus his former team VP. Kind of hard to think about these CIS teams.

EG vs Gambit, 2 strong teams, even tho EG are big favourites here, Gambit played amazingly in the group stage, and they have managed to take off a game vs EG. Match ended 1-1. Odds on Gambit handicap are amazing, worth a try. They surely can take a map off EG again.

Hmmm, I guess it's worth to try then if EG wins the curse of being top 3 will be broken. 

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[rand1919]

[CS:GO] Another Champions Cup bet for today:

Movistar Riders - ENCE: Movistar Riders 1.5, 1.65 @ BetOnBit

[rand1919]

[CS:GO] My picks and predictions for Saturday's matches (Epicenter + Champions Cup):

Heroic - forZe: Over 2.5, 2.07 @ BetOnBit
Natus Vincere - Evil Geniuses: Natus Vincere, 1.57 @ BetOnBit
G2 - ENCE: G2, 1.60 @ BetOnBit
FURIA - Team Spirit: FURIA, 1.52 @ BetOnBit

All matches are BO3. Betting risk is high here. forZe surprised us all, they are slight favourites here, but i think this is like 50-50 match and expect all 3 maps here. NaVi are surely in better form then EG right now. G2 is pretty favoured in their match, but odds are good, while Furia vs Spirit should be another close match and call.

[rand1919]

[DOTA 2] My picks and thoughts for ONE Esports Dota 2 World Pro Invitational Singapore lower bracket round 2:

Alliance - Virtus Pro: Virtus Pro, 1.97 @ BetOnBit
Team Secret - Vici Gaming: Vici Gaming, 2.31 @ BetOnBit

Both matches are BO3 and betting risk is very high here.

Alliance and VirtusPro already played one best of 2 series in this tournament. It was their group stage match, and Alliance took a 2-0 win. However, playoffs of Dota 2 tournaments are completely different thing. First playoffs match will be BO3 series, and focus and psychology of teams are on a completely different level. VirtusPro took dominant 2-0 win vs NaVi in lower bracket round 1, while Alliance lost 0-2 in the round 1 of upper bracket to another CIS team, Gambit. I would say this is 50-50 match, and VirtusPro is usually playing a little bit better in the playoffs. Let’s keep in mind, loser is going home, so stakes are high. Odds on VirtusPro win are amazing, and i think there is a decent chance VirtusPro can take this. But it will be a close series i guess and i see a big potential and possible upset by VirtusPro here.

Another very interesting match is coming up. Europe vs China, what a classic. Vici is 2nd place contender from MDL Chengdu Major, while we didn’t see real Team Secret play from The International 9. Let’s keep in mind, Team Secret is playing with a standin, their ex player, MidOne, who is covering for YapzOr on support position. Secret is coming from an upper bracket where they got demolished by EvilGeniuses with 0-2 result. On the other side, Vici Gaming beat TNC with 2-1 result to progress to round 2 of losers bracket. I think we will see another close series between those two teams, and if you ask me odds are not showing the real situation here. Vici has a potential to take down Secret and advance. Odds on Vici Gaming are amazing.

[inthelongrun]

Hey mate how are you?

Only one of the matches I manage to catch. Team Secret - Vici Gaming: Vici Gaming, but my odds lower at 2.22
I like this because I can relate. Personally, I don't really root for Puppey and his Team Secret. And Vici Gaming is rocking in the last major. So I believe VG wins.

Summary following this thread:
11 wins
1 defeat
Net gain is 8.80 odds or 880% should I bet on fixed amount from the start.


 

[mich]

Interesting article

A Retrospective on Community-Created Esports

https://esportsobserver.com/community-created-esports/

[rand1919]

[CS:GO] My picks and predictions for Epicenter semifinals:

Vitality - Heroic: Heroic 1.5, 1.82 @ BetOnBit
mousesports - Evil Geniuses: mousesports, 1.48 @ BetOnBit

Matches are BO3, betting risk is high to normal. In the first match, Vitality is favourite there, but i think Heroic can pull out one map from them. They have better win ratio on 6 out of 7 maps in comparison to Vitality, but Vitality has ZywOo of course. mouz is looking dominant last 3 tournaments, i think EG can't beat them. They already lost to mouz in EPL and in this tournament too once.

[rand1919]

[DOTA 2] My picks and predictions for tomorrow lower bracket finals of ONE World Pro Invitational Singapore:

Gambit Esports - Vici Gaming: Vici Gaming, 1.31 @ BetOnBit

Match is BO3. Winner of that match is playing vs EG in the grand finals. I think Vici is much stronger team here and in better form. They have beat TNC, Secret and Alliance in a row, while Gambit lost 0-2 vs EG in the upper bracket finals.

[rand1919]

Hey mate how are you?

Only one of the matches I manage to catch. Team Secret - Vici Gaming: Vici Gaming, but my odds lower at 2.22
I like this because I can relate. Personally, I don't really root for Puppey and his Team Secret. And Vici Gaming is rocking in the last major. So I believe VG wins.

Summary following this thread:
11 wins
1 defeat
Net gain is 8.80 odds or 880% should I bet on fixed amount from the start.


 

Good job man. Congratz! I think Vici vs EG grand finals, and EG will be champions after all!

[inthelongrun]

Hey mate how are you?

Only one of the matches I manage to catch. Team Secret - Vici Gaming: Vici Gaming, but my odds lower at 2.22
I like this because I can relate. Personally, I don't really root for Puppey and his Team Secret. And Vici Gaming is rocking in the last major. So I believe VG wins.

Summary following this thread:
11 wins
1 defeat
Net gain is 8.80 odds or 880% should I bet on fixed amount from the start.


 

Good job man. Congratz! I think Vici vs EG grand finals, and EG will be champions after all!

Thanks. I rooted for Vici to become champion actually. It was a very impressive recovery since they started in the lower bracket. Something that is yet to be achieved on TI. EG looked fresh and great but was mercilessly beaten by the hungrier VG squad at 3-0.

Another DOTA2 major this coming January in Leipzig, Germany.   

[stomachgrowls]

Hey mate how are you?

Only one of the matches I manage to catch. Team Secret - Vici Gaming: Vici Gaming, but my odds lower at 2.22
I like this because I can relate. Personally, I don't really root for Puppey and his Team Secret. And Vici Gaming is rocking in the last major. So I believe VG wins.

Summary following this thread:
11 wins
1 defeat
Net gain is 8.80 odds or 880% should I bet on fixed amount from the start.


 

Good job man. Congratz! I think Vici vs EG grand finals, and EG will be champions after all!

Thanks. I rooted for Vici to become champion actually. It was a very impressive recovery since they started in the lower bracket. Something that is yet to be achieved on TI. EG looked fresh and great but was mercilessly beaten by the hungrier VG squad at 3-0.

Another DOTA2 major this coming January in Leipzig, Germany.   

Wasnt expecting for VG to beat out the crap of EG's a** on BO3. Each game time averages 40m+ 

For op, i do appreciate the winning stats of this one and made out some profits on tailing some of bets. Well done and keep on posting.

[GreatArkansas]

Wasnt expecting for VG to beat out the crap of EG's a** on BO3. Each game time averages 40m+ 
(..)

I don't know what happened on the EG, maybe they just outdrafted? Like they can able to dominate at early game but like some few losses on clash, the game will flip.
EG has strong line up especially their mid laner Abed.
Wellplayed for both teams especially for the VG which come from lower bracket all the way to champion.

[stomachgrowls]

Wasnt expecting for VG to beat out the crap of EG's a** on BO3. Each game time averages 40m+ 
(..)

I don't know what happened on the EG, maybe they just outdrafted? Like they can able to dominate at early game but like some few losses on clash, the game will flip.
EG has strong line up especially their mid laner Abed.
Wellplayed for both teams especially for the VG which come from lower bracket all the way to champion.

Talking about their draft which is definitely fine for me, the thing here is on how they do execute combos on clashing and yes they do have that strong line up but it isnt enough

to beat out VG teamwork and responses when someone is ganked or even on clash times.I lost my bet this time yet i picked EG to champ but well things do happen unexpectedly.

Lets move on and stop this discussion.

[rand1919]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone!

Little pause during holidays. There are not a lot of matches on between Christmas and New Year.

Stay tuned!

[mich]

The best esports teams of 2019

Esports teams have become the foundation of competitive gaming—they’re the reason behind the success of esports. In 2019, there have been multiple esports teams that surpassed all expectations. But which squad had the best year?

https://dotesports.com/general/news/the-best-esports-teams-of-2019

[rand1919]

[DOTA 2] Hello everyone, we are back! Happy New Year to everyone! Here are some of my picks for Maincast Winter Brawl matches today:

HellRaisers - OG Seed: OG Seed, 1.59 @ BetOnBit
jfshfh178 - Team Singularity: Team Singularity, 1.52 @ BetOnBit

Both matches are BO3, betting risk is normal. I think those matches should be straightforward with 2 favourites. However, 2nd match is still under question mark for me, but i have decided to go with Singularity. jfshfh178 +1.5 is pretty good bet too, depends on the odds.

GL! PM me for discord / google sheet!

[mich]

Why eSports is becoming the big bet for brands in Asia Pacific

The growth of eSports worldwide has been well documented, with the latest Statista figures showing over 200m people worldwide frequently watch their favourite video gamers in action.

https://www.thedrum.com/news/2020/01/06/why-esports-becoming-the-big-bet-brands-asia-pacific

[livingfree]

Why eSports is becoming the big bet for brands in Asia Pacific

The growth of eSports worldwide has been well documented, with the latest Statista figures showing over 200m people worldwide frequently watch their favourite video gamers in action.

https://www.thedrum.com/news/2020/01/06/why-esports-becoming-the-big-bet-brands-asia-pacific

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Well, the e-sports industry is becoming bigger and bigger every year. The gaming companies are getting into this venture because it's their target market, the gamers and gaming enthusiasts. It's good to see that within few years, they have been supporting the industry.

And a few years ago, you will rarely see a company sponsor an event but now, they're almost sponsoring every team not just events.

[rand1919]

[DOTA 2] My picks and predictions for Day 1 of Bukovel Minor:

Ninjas in Pyjamas - Geek Fam: Geek Fam, 2.14 @ BetOnBit
Team Spirit - Royal Never Give Up: Royal Never Give Up -1.5, 1.83 @ BetOnBit
Fighting PandaS - Nigma: Nigma -1.5, 1.57 @ BetOnBit
Gambit Esports - FURIA Esports: Gambit Esports -1.5, 1.47 @ BetOnBit

This is the first match of the group A. Geek Fam has gathered a decent squad for new season consisting of some ex fnatic and TNC players. On the other side NiP are entering this year with a new carry player. Let’s keep in mind, this is best of 3 match. Even tho NiP are favourites here on the paper, i would give some credits to Geek Fam, as they have very decent lineup. Odds on Geek Fam are amazing, but that bet is very risky. Maybe safer bet would be Over 2.5 maps.

RNG is in the top 3 favourites to win the tournament. I can’t give much chance to Team Spirit in this stage of the new season. They have pretty okay roster, young lineup, but RNG’s lineup looks very strong on the paper. RNG for the win here.

Nigma is ex Team Liquid. The International champions winners vs mixed american squad. Even tho they have 1 new player in terms of w33, they should be able to dominate this match, and mostly the tournament. They are the favourites to win it all.

Gambit is just right behind the Nigma, in terms of the favourites for the Bukovel Minor. They are pretty amazing run in the last few months, finishing top 3 in some big major tournaments. On the other side Furia as a brazilian squad hasn’t done anything yet in the Dota 2 scene and i don’t see potential here. They are the weakest tournament of the team and i think they will finish they Bukovel Minor tournament run with last place in their group B.

[rand1919]

[DOTA 2] My picks and predictions for Bukovel Minor day 2:

Ninjas in Pyjamas - Team Spirit: Ninjas in Pyjamas, 1.49 @ BetOnBit
Geek Fam - Royal Never Give Up: Geek Fam 1.5, 1.75 @ BetOnBit
Fighting PandaS - Gambit Esports: Gambit Esports, 1.40 @ BetOnBit

NiP had pretty decent 2019, but they didn’t manage to show anything yet in this new Dota 2 season. Their first day at Bukovel Major went terrible. As I predicted yesterday, they lost vs GeekFam dominantly. Seems like their new player still didn’t adjust to their play style and vice versa. However, today they should win vs Team Spirit, who is way worse team on the paper then NiP. NiP should bounce back, PPD should lead his roster to first win in this group stage.

GeekFam destroyed NiP at day 1, but RNG destroyed Team Spirit even harder in 2 fast 17 and 23 minute games (which is really fast in Dota 2 world). This is winners match that will determine who will be the team who will go out of group A in 1st place. I believe in RNG, they look so good, on paper and in game. They roster is pretty solid, but i can see GeekFam taking a potential map too.

This was such an easy decision and prediction for me. I believe Gambit are one of the favourites to take this tournament and one of the most consistent teams in the last few months. However, the biggest upset trophy for the day 1 went to Fighting Pandas, who beat Nigma (ex Liquid) with 2-1 in opening group B match. Very impressive result for EternalEnvy’s squad. Is this a one time surprise or can they repeat it again? I think the first option is more likely. Gambit for the win here.