🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[Coin_trader]

Talon is continuing their win streak after beating TS and I think there’s a high chance that they can 2-0 Entity now if they continue having that kind of draft. 23Savage is unstoppable by using Sunder in creative way just to prolong the team fight.

They are still battling on map 2 but this one will be a clean sweep for Talon. Don't think TB has a chance against such a big burst that Talon has. TA and Zeus both on top of the network have more than enough damage to dispatch anybody.

Keeping my fingers crossed Liquid manages to keep the streak even with stand in. Hate it that there is no cash back on Sportsbet when we have eSports on the ticket.

Boxi is a good Pos 4 and we don’t know how the heck Jabbz play. But one thing is for sure that Micke and Nisha are monster on this league. They can beat the shit out of GG with the right draft for them.

I will still go for Liquid even without Boxi if there core will play the same since pos 4 can be compensated with a strong laning phase which Nisha is good in Midlane. They will find a way to win this match. Does this match belongs to a parlay bet of yours? This will surely gonna be sting in case Jabbz doesn’t full fill his role even on an average pos 4.

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[dothebeats]

Talon is continuing their win streak after beating TS and I think there’s a high chance that they can 2-0 Entity now if they continue having that kind of draft. 23Savage is unstoppable by using Sunder in creative way just to prolong the team fight.

They are still battling on map 2 but this one will be a clean sweep for Talon. Don't think TB has a chance against such a big burst that Talon has. TA and Zeus both on top of the network have more than enough damage to dispatch anybody.

Keeping my fingers crossed Liquid manages to keep the streak even with stand in. Hate it that there is no cash back on Sportsbet when we have eSports on the ticket.

Boxi is a good Pos 4 and we don’t know how the heck Jabbz play. But one thing is for sure that Micke and Nisha are monster on this league. They can beat the shit out of GG with the right draft for them.

I will still go for Liquid even without Boxi if there core will play the same since pos 4 can be compensated with a strong laning phase which Nisha is good in Midlane. They will find a way to win this match. Does this match belongs to a parlay bet of yours? This will surely gonna be sting in case Jabbz doesn’t full fill his role even on an average pos 4.

In this first game, I'm liking the draft of GG even more. They got a lot of setups that can convert into kills and Io with CK or Lesh is just crazy since you can run down literally any opponents (in this case almost ALL of Liquid) once you got Bloodstone on your Lesh. Just hope that Micke and Nisha gets a good laning stage in order to not get that scenario that I mentioned above. GG's draft is good for taking early objectives whereas Team Liquid relies on dragging the game as much as they can in order to win the match.

[execijutiere]

The Furia-Big match continues. Furia leads 1-0. Big chose the first map but they couldn't win. When they could not win the map of their choice, they fell behind 1-0.kscerato again showed his difference and played an important role in winning the map. Now the vertigo map chosen by furia is being played. There is now an 11-11 tie and it is difficult to predict who will win the map.

[passwordnow]

I almost thought we'll be seeing a third game because that second game should've been a win for SR but Team Liquid was able to hold on and stop their power spike during the 20+ mins mark.

With SR knocked down to the lower bracket it looks like we could possibly see a matchup between them and EG if they can beat Team Aster tomorrow.

They really will be matching as Team Aster have been beaten by EG but we don't need to wait until tomorrow as the match will happen after the series of Talon and Team Spirit. If you want to bet for that match guys, my tip is that Shopify Rebellion has got the upper hand on this match. Why?
Because Evil Geniuses just came from a tough 3 matches against Team Aster and that has probably drained their minds already. Whilst for SR, this is their only match for this day. I wonder why the scheduling is like that but well, since it's in the lower bracket, all of the favors and toughness are in there.

i thought the match is for tomorrow lol.

I'd be going for -1.5 for Shopify Rebellion in here simply because they are well rested and had the chance to watch how EG plays and learn of some of the strategies they have used during their series with Team Aster. Favorites are SR right now but the -1.5 maps option is still juicy enough for the taking if you want some extra risks to take. I wouldn't call it SR win too early, but with the state of EG right now--drained and tired from the previous match--it's easier for me to favor SR. It will also add if Rtz gives us some more highlights during the day that favors their team to advance in the tournament.

That's okay, Shopify Rebellion just won that and within a few moments from now on they'll be up against Talon Esports and this is the battle for fourth place. I've watched the match between SR and EG and all I can say is that EG really did well in all of those games. And there's the advantage for Shopify Rebellion as you have said they've drained already because they've been with a series just a few hours before they start with SR. Despite that advantage from SR, EG showed that they are one of the best teams in SA and I can say not just there but, also in the entire world IMO. Right on, waiting for the start of Talon Esports and SR.

[execijutiere]

Furia was the winner in the Furia-BIG match. Big beat the second map. In the decider map, we can say that saffee in furia brought the win to his team with a superior performance. In general, when we look at the scores, we can see that saffee and kscerato are at a better level than the team. We should say that both players played a big role in this win for their team by getting 66 kills.
In the last match of the day, we are watching movistar riders vs saw. Movistar riders won in overpass, which is the map of their choice at the moment.

[arallmuus]

Boxi is a good Pos 4 and we don’t know how the heck Jabbz play. But one thing is for sure that Micke and Nisha are monster on this league. They can beat the shit out of GG with the right draft for them.

I will still go for Liquid even without Boxi if there core will play the same since pos 4 can be compensated with a strong laning phase which Nisha is good in Midlane. They will find a way to win this match. Does this match belongs to a parlay bet of yours? This will surely gonna be sting in case Jabbz doesn’t full fill his role even on an average pos 4.

It seems Team Liquid is not the same monster on this Major with their full lineup but they did make it to top 3 though so even if they ended up losing the next one as well then atleast it is guaranteed that they are going to walk away with some DPC points


So anyone betting anything on the next one between Talon and SR? I took Talon to win and given that they won their last game against Entity, I think this could be potential 2-0 as well but just to be safe with my bet hence Talon to win ( although the odds is pretty lame tbh )

[dothebeats]

GG vs Team Liquid is a very one-sided game. TL being sent to the LB is very unfortunate, and hopefully Boxi comes back from rest before their LB finals commence. Rooting for Shopify to win against Talon but the SEA team is performing extremely well right now. I'll let game 1 pass before I bet on the next game because these two teams are currently on a roll and have the momentum going for them. Artour seems to be on a good position mentally as he's making play after plays for SR. But yeah, a toss coin of a game nonetheless. Good luck to our bets!

[jakelyson]

It seems Team Liquid is not the same monster on this Major with their full lineup but they did make it to top 3 though so even if they ended up losing the next one as well then atleast it is guaranteed that they are going to walk away with some DPC points

Not the same though. They have this Major locked in if Boxi is healthy. It is just different when someone in your lineup is suddenly replaced. But they have no choice, they have to prioritize Boxi's health. The effect of Boxi not playing is very evident against GG. Gaimin Gladiators walked easily on them on both maps.



Talon vs Shopify Rebellion has just begun. I am taking some action on this series. It will be a close match so I am betting it will take 3 maps to know the winner of this series. Both teams are good and it will be a toss between the two who will win. But I am going to SR to take this series.

[Balmain]

BIG continues on its way by winning one and losing one. Furia, some players got extra frags and they won the match. BIG can get better when the new changes fit right in. They have a game against Complexity tomorrow. They had previously beaten 2-1. I haven't checked the odds yet, which is a bit more likely to win this match. Sunday's other match will be between Mouz and Heroic. This match should not be too difficult for Heroic.

[ralle14]

Not the same though. They have this Major locked in if Boxi is healthy. It is just different when someone in your lineup is suddenly replaced. But they have no choice, they have to prioritize Boxi's health. The effect of Boxi not playing is very evident against GG. Gaimin Gladiators walked easily on them on both maps.

Yup, it seems likely for them to finish third place after that one-sided performance from GG and my outright bet might not hit as the bookies currently have them as the underdog against Talon.

Atm, I want to double dip on Team Liquid given their odds are sitting at around 2.70 - 2.80 between different bookies but i'll just let my outright bet play out for now and maybe wait for the draft.

[dbshck]

Three matches on EPL S17 for tonight. No clear favourites here so it should be fun. I'm betting on Complexity, BIG, and SAW.

Uhh bad picks, 1/3 correct. The COL vs IMP got really close. The third map even went to triple overtime. In the end, COL took the win despite losing the first map 1-16. There were some crazy highlights: JT 1v4 clutch the first overtime when they were down 17-18 against Imperial's match point on an elimination match. Insane clutch.

I'm placing a simple parlay on the favourites again for today's matches.

BIG continues on its way by winning one and losing one. Furia, some players got extra frags and they won the match. BIG can get better when the new changes fit right in. They have a game against Complexity tomorrow. They had previously beaten 2-1. I haven't checked the odds yet, which is a bit more likely to win this match. Sunday's other match will be between Mouz and Heroic. This match should not be too difficult for Heroic.

Agree, Heroic is easily the favourite to win Group B.

[Trofo]

Not the same though. They have this Major locked in if Boxi is healthy. It is just different when someone in your lineup is suddenly replaced. But they have no choice, they have to prioritize Boxi's health. The effect of Boxi not playing is very evident against GG. Gaimin Gladiators walked easily on them on both maps.

Yup, it seems likely for them to finish third place after that one-sided performance from GG and my outright bet might not hit as the bookies currently have them as the underdog against Talon.

Atm, I want to double dip on Team Liquid given their odds are sitting at around 2.70 - 2.80 between different bookies but i'll just let my outright bet play out for now and maybe wait for the draft.

After watching Liquid play without Boxi yesterday I don't think they have what it takes to win against Talon. This is the best 3 teams left in the tournament and playing without one member is costly. It is not so much that his replacement is bad it is just that he isn't Boxi and can't even do 30% of rotations and plays Boxi was doing. I don't see Liquid taking even one map unless they manage to out draft Talon by a lot and have easy to execute draft at the same time.

[Coin_trader]

Talon is continuing their win streak after beating TS and I think there’s a high chance that they can 2-0 Entity now if they continue having that kind of draft. 23Savage is unstoppable by using Sunder in creative way just to prolong the team fight.

They are still battling on map 2 but this one will be a clean sweep for Talon. Don't think TB has a chance against such a big burst that Talon has. TA and Zeus both on top of the network have more than enough damage to dispatch anybody.

Keeping my fingers crossed Liquid manages to keep the streak even with stand in. Hate it that there is no cash back on Sportsbet when we have eSports on the ticket.

Boxi is a good Pos 4 and we don’t know how the heck Jabbz play. But one thing is for sure that Micke and Nisha are monster on this league. They can beat the shit out of GG with the right draft for them.

I will still go for Liquid even without Boxi if there core will play the same since pos 4 can be compensated with a strong laning phase which Nisha is good in Midlane. They will find a way to win this match. Does this match belongs to a parlay bet of yours? This will surely gonna be sting in case Jabbz doesn’t full fill his role even on an average pos 4.

In this first game, I'm liking the draft of GG even more. They got a lot of setups that can convert into kills and Io with CK or Lesh is just crazy since you can run down literally any opponents (in this case almost ALL of Liquid) once you got Bloodstone on your Lesh. Just hope that Micke and Nisha gets a good laning stage in order to not get that scenario that I mentioned above. GG's draft is good for taking early objectives whereas Team Liquid relies on dragging the game as much as they can in order to win the match.

Liquid is obviously outdrafted on both games due Jabbz hero pool. I can't blame him because it's very hard to fill Boxi role in short notice while Boxi plays a very aggressive game that creates space for his team through his rotation while Jabba play the traditional pos 4. I definitely don't see him around on clash and he keeps leaving his carry just to save his own life unlike Boxi that will do anything to save his carry.

I thought everything will be fine for Loquid but I guess they are so easy to read once there's no Boxi because Nisha can't beat Quinn without a good rotation coming from Jabbz. I think Talon can beat Liquid at this level of gameplay.

[execijutiere]

In the first match of the day, we watched Complexity-BIG. First of all, I have to say that it was a match that both teams were very close to winning. But the BIG team was the winner. When both teams lost the maps they chose with small differences, it was left to the decider map. On the decider map, BIG won the match with an important comeback. BIG played better as a team. Although 2 people came forward in Complexity, it was not enough for them to win the match.

[jakelyson]

After watching Liquid play without Boxi yesterday I don't think they have what it takes to win against Talon. This is the best 3 teams left in the tournament and playing without one member is costly. It is not so much that his replacement is bad it is just that he isn't Boxi and can't even do 30% of rotations and plays Boxi was doing. I don't see Liquid taking even one map unless they manage to out draft Talon by a lot and have easy to execute draft at the same time.

I do not know if Talon underestimated team Liquid because Boxi is not playing but they lost the first map. They have out laned Jabbi early but they forget to account that 4 of team Liquid's players are still very good and can carry their analyst. In the end, they lost badly to Team Liquid on the first map. I feel like team Liquid can win this series against Talon but maybe it will go to the third map.

Anyway, I think GG will win this tournament. Team Liquid is incomplete, and GG already beat them yesterday. Talon is already tired. They have two matches yesterday and have to play early against Liquid. It does not matter who wins the Lower Bracket Finals, GG will destroy them in the Finals. 

[Beparanf]

After watching Liquid play without Boxi yesterday I don't think they have what it takes to win against Talon. This is the best 3 teams left in the tournament and playing without one member is costly. It is not so much that his replacement is bad it is just that he isn't Boxi and can't even do 30% of rotations and plays Boxi was doing. I don't see Liquid taking even one map unless they manage to out draft Talon by a lot and have easy to execute draft at the same time.

I do not know if Talon underestimated team Liquid because Boxi is not playing but they lost the first map. They have out laned Jabbi early but they forget to account that 4 of team Liquid's players are still very good and can carry their analyst. In the end, they lost badly to Team Liquid on the first map. I feel like team Liquid can win this series against Talon but maybe it will go to the third map.

Anyway, I think GG will win this tournament. Team Liquid is incomplete, and GG already beat them yesterday. Talon is already tired. They have two matches yesterday and have to play early against Liquid. It does not matter who wins the Lower Bracket Finals, GG will destroy them in the Finals. 

Talon failed to defeat incomplete Liquid. I think Jabbz already adjusted unlike his game when they play against GG or maybe Talon is just way weaker than GG which Liquid can beat them without the need of a good pos 4.

Either way, The rematch between GG and Liquid will be exciting because Liquid might get a revenge since GG is always choking on finals despite they have a strong start on the upper bracket journey.

I will bet Liquid to win on this rematch. I’m sensing that the original 4 players already adapt with Jabbz style.

[dothebeats]

After watching Liquid play without Boxi yesterday I don't think they have what it takes to win against Talon. This is the best 3 teams left in the tournament and playing without one member is costly. It is not so much that his replacement is bad it is just that he isn't Boxi and can't even do 30% of rotations and plays Boxi was doing. I don't see Liquid taking even one map unless they manage to out draft Talon by a lot and have easy to execute draft at the same time.

I do not know if Talon underestimated team Liquid because Boxi is not playing but they lost the first map. They have out laned Jabbi early but they forget to account that 4 of team Liquid's players are still very good and can carry their analyst. In the end, they lost badly to Team Liquid on the first map. I feel like team Liquid can win this series against Talon but maybe it will go to the third map.

Anyway, I think GG will win this tournament. Team Liquid is incomplete, and GG already beat them yesterday. Talon is already tired. They have two matches yesterday and have to play early against Liquid. It does not matter who wins the Lower Bracket Finals, GG will destroy them in the Finals. 

Talon failed to defeat incomplete Liquid. I think Jabbz already adjusted unlike his game when they play against GG or maybe Talon is just way weaker than GG which Liquid can beat them without the need of a good pos 4.

Either way, The rematch between GG and Liquid will be exciting because Liquid might get a revenge since GG is always choking on finals despite they have a strong start on the upper bracket journey.

I will bet Liquid to win on this rematch. I’m sensing that the original 4 players already adapt with Jabbz style.

I think Liquid has better chances to defeat GG right now, but they still have to be careful on giving up Brood or NP to GG because those guys have mastered the divide and conquer aspect of Dota for so long that it seems second nature to them right now. Since their analyst is already in their side, they have to make use of his knowledge to not pick heroes that are for long dragged games into heroes that are designed for early objectives. That's what they did yesterday against GG and it certainly didn't work. High tempo heroes and you're picking Morphling/Zeus into them? Certainly not the best pick, but they still did it and it what costed them that first game and it all crumbled from there.

Hopefully you're right, that Jabbz adapted to how GG plays. Boxi and zai are insanely active and aggressive on the offlane side of things, but zai kinda adjusted to Jabbz's reserved play style that doesn't want aggressiveness and just wants to take some early resources and levels before rotating.

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[execijutiere]

Heroic beat mouz in the important match of the day. I thought it was going to be tough for Heroic, but I thought Heroic would be the winner and they were. Both maps ended with close scores. They play really well as a team and there are few teams that can beat them. Heroic is one of the teams that do team play the best. Cadian has really excelled both as igl and awper.

[boyptc]

Grand finals for the Lima majors!

I've seen comments about boxi being out for Team Liquid due to health condition, those comments are telling that no boxi, there's no win.

But it seems that Jabbz(substitute, Team Liquid's analyst) is doing his thing in here and he won't be hired as their analyst if he's not good as a player.

Well, good luck to whoever wins this grand finals, Gaiming Gladiators versus Team Liquid. The game 1 has just started, this is a best of 5 series.

[arallmuus]

Talon failed to defeat incomplete Liquid.

You know what, the odds for Team Liquid to win was 2.6 and Talon was 1.45 prematch. I thought that this is too good to be true considering that GG wiped them out 2 maps and there isnt any benefit in betting on Talon for 1.45 so I skipped that. Besides that I was sure that its either 2- for either of those team so yeah skipped that for good

Anyway, still not convince with Team Liquid but hey its bo5 so Im willing to take my chances with Liquid again just because I got a good odds on this one