🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[Harkorede]

Guys, what's going on with G2? They're 0-1 vs. Heroic....G2 ML @2.20...kinda tempting, ngl

Anywho, my picks today:

CS:GO:
Astralis -1.5 @1.80
Furia ML @1.42
Dota:
Team Secret -1.5 @1.55

It's all square and we are headed for the 3rd Map, I had G2 already before the game @ 1.45 and I was beginning to question my decision really. Heroic has been impressive really, and I must say it's still anyone games for the 3rd Map but I sure do hope G2 would complete their come back.

Astralis are super hot, but I'm tempted to back North to steal a map, not totally decided yet, though.

[tomahawk9]

It's all square and we are headed for the 3rd Map, I had G2 already before the game @ 1.45 and I was beginning to question my decision really.

I'm watching it right now, such a close match, pretty entertaining but also a bit stressful if you have money on the line =P  looks like G2 and Over 2.5 maps is ez money 

Astralis are super hot, but I'm tempted to back North to steal a map, not totally decided yet, though.

Astralis had a super close match yesterday, and North won vs G2, but then again, G2 has been a bit sh*t lately. Maybe Over 2.5 maps on this one @2.25 odds could be good if you want to back North.

[Harkorede]

It's all square and we are headed for the 3rd Map, I had G2 already before the game @ 1.45 and I was beginning to question my decision really.

I'm watching it right now, such a close match, pretty entertaining but also a bit stressful if you have money on the line =P  looks like G2 and Over 2.5 maps is ez money  

Are you kidding me ?!! This was no easy money, not by any means I hate betting of this kind of games, It's so stressful and I'll be so pissed off if G2 doesn't eventually win this, I mean come back from 8 - 12 and 12 - 15 to force an overtime ? Jeez! They've got to just win this, damn  


EDIT: Woah!!! Goodness! they won it, that really was intense! G2 were valued @ around 7.5 odds, but I don't think anyone would cap that with the scores being 12-15.

Up next:

Astralis had a super close match yesterday, and North won vs G2, but then again, G2 has been a bit sh*t lately. Maybe Over 2.5 maps on this one @2.25 odds could be good if you want to back North.

I went with Over 2.5 maps, So many underdogs are stealing maps today, North can too 

[tomahawk9]

Woah!!! Goodness! they won it, that really was intense! G2 were valued @ around 7.5 odds, but I don't think anyone would cap that with the scores being 12-15.

Some ppl prefer live betting, and 'To Win' at such odds would've been a no brainer for G2 fans, but judging from G2 recent performance, only a handful of people would have the balls to back them at that point lol Congrats on the win.

Out of the last ten BO3 matches, seven matches went to 3rd map. G2 and O2.5 maps is ez $$$, but it's not recommended for the faint-hearted =P

I went with Over 2.5 maps, So many underdogs are stealing maps today, North can too  

good luck!

EDIT*

Astralis -1.5 @1.80 ✓
Furia ML @1.42 ✓
Team Secret -1.5 @1.55 ✓

GG

[morvillz7z]

I couldn't get myself to back North and mibr to steal a map off  Astralis and FURIA, which in the end turn out to be the right decision.

How do you see tomorrow's matchup between North and Heroic?

Heroic played decent vs Astralis, almost stole a map off them, today they were very close to beat G2 in two maps. Heroic ML or O.2.5?

[STT]

I didnt watch North thats the problem but overall Heroic have been doing far better then normal or what would be expected.  I imagine too that it'd be 3 maps, I have a slight bias towards expecting that now.

G2 is not an underdog that is kinda ridiculous and extremely embarrassing that Heroic on that last possible round didnt try to defuse with every person available, its hard to explain except the smoke confused matters I guess.    Plenty of CSGO games are online so thats not the reason but G2 should not have been struggling this much, perhaps ping is a factor but they dont show it.

[Harkorede]

Astralis -1.5 @1.80 ✓
Furia ML @1.42 ✓
Team Secret -1.5 @1.55 ✓

GG

Nice one, Congratz!

Astralis were terrific as usual  

There were not upsets in the Dota2 OGA Dota PIT, I was able to bag a ~ 2.2+ Odd on ML on the favorites

https://i.imgur.com/bSDo3nb.png

There are some fixtures too look forward to tomorrow, I'll await your opinion on those games.

I couldn't get myself to back North and mibr to steal a map off  Astralis and FURIA, which in the end turn out to be the right decision.

How do you see tomorrow's matchup between North and Heroic?

Heroic played decent vs Astralis, almost stole a map off them, today they were very close to beat G2 in two maps. Heroic ML or O.2.5?

I'm really undecided about the Heroic vs North, but I'd leaning more towards Heroic, Astralis @ 1.52 also seem to be of quite a value.

[mu_enrico]

Did you guys read the news about Newbee getting a lifetime ban?
https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/newbee-handed-lifetime-bans-from-imbatv-and-chinese-dota-2-professional-association-on-match-fixing-allegations

This case probably explains why we see so many throws on DOTA2 tournaments. What do you think? Should we be more careful about matches that have high multipliers, i.e., underdogs get >10x return?

[batang_bitcoin]

Not only with BTS PRO sea but they also became the champs for these online tournaments.
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Yeah, they're on a winning streak..they'll prolly kick some major ass in this tournament (:

They are on game. The score is 1-1. Adroit takes the game 2, I'm expecting that this is a weep 2-0 but that's fine, it's a good starter for both teams.

Did you guys read the news about Newbee getting a lifetime ban?
https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/newbee-handed-lifetime-bans-from-imbatv-and-chinese-dota-2-professional-association-on-match-fixing-allegations

This case probably explains why we see so many throws on DOTA2 tournaments. What do you think? Should we be more careful about matches that have high multipliers, i.e., underdogs get >10x return?

Yes, I'm aware of that and that saddens me for the organization itself. They've been in the biggest tournaments of Dota 2 but they'll just fall with this 322. There's no final statement with Valve related events but sure they are banned now with ImbaTV events and also they are no longer a member of dota 2 union in their country, the CDA. I have read a statement that they are denying the accusation so there's still more to see from this.

[turkandjaydee]

They are on game. The score is 1-1. Adroit takes the game 2, I'm expecting that this is a weep 2-0 but that's fine, it's a good starter for both teams.

Fnatic lost dudee, they were throwing so hard on the game 3. Did you see that 23garbage throw? He was farming very close to roshan pit just after Adroit killed the Roshan. It's a very stupid move or just a real 322  

Did you guys read the news about Newbee getting a lifetime ban?
https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/newbee-handed-lifetime-bans-from-imbatv-and-chinese-dota-2-professional-association-on-match-fixing-allegations

This case probably explains why we see so many throws on DOTA2 tournaments. What do you think? Should we be more careful about matches that have high multipliers, i.e., underdogs get >10x return?

Yeah, that was very hype news, even a news site like Forbes posted it.

Just be careful especially on Chinese tournaments and Chinese teams because this region has been corrupted by the mobs since a long time ago.
By the way, Newbee has replaced their roster with other players from their academy, even though they will still be banned from Chinese tournaments.

[tomahawk9]

Off to a bad start today. Fnatic vs. Adroit under 2.5 ✘  FFS! fnatic!! anyways:

Dota
Team Liquid ML @1.50 ✓
CSGO
Astralis -1.5 @2.10 ✘
Furia ML @1.70 ✓

How do you see tomorrow's matchup between North and Heroic?

Heroic played decent vs Astralis, almost stole a map off them, today they were very close to beat G2 in two maps. Heroic ML or O.2.5?

Man, couldn't give you my feedback on this one, saw your post a little too late :/  What did you pick?

Astralis were terrific as usual  

They're in the zone right now  

[morvillz7z]

How do you see tomorrow's matchup between North and Heroic?

Heroic played decent vs Astralis, almost stole a map off them, today they were very close to beat G2 in two maps. Heroic ML or O.2.5?

Man, couldn't give you my feedback on this one, saw your post a little too late :/  What did you pick?

Unfortunately with O2.5 just because the odds dropped down from 1.70 to 1.55 and i was looking for more value, my perfect streak from Sunday is over.

North got beat up pretty bad at their own map (Vertigo) 4:16 

I still have one more bet for today, followed rand1919 picks (flytomoon 1.5 parlayed with Virtus Pro ml).

[batang_bitcoin]

They are on game. The score is 1-1. Adroit takes the game 2, I'm expecting that this is a weep 2-0 but that's fine, it's a good starter for both teams.

Fnatic lost dudee, they were throwing so hard on the game 3. Did you see that 23garbage throw? He was farming very close to roshan pit just after Adroit killed the Roshan. It's a very stupid move or just a real 322  

They've just broken what everyone is expecting including me. 
Well I counted for them but they've lost and that's ok. Adroit is also a good team and this is just the start of the group stages. They are doing pretty good at the early game but well that's not always the factor to determine the end of the game.
It's really hard to go against an aura team.

[Harkorede]

Off to a bad start today. Fnatic vs. Adroit under 2.5 ✖  FFS! fnatic!! anyways:

Dota
Team Liquid ML @1.50
CSGO
Astralis -1.5 @2.10
Furia ML @1.70

How do you see tomorrow's matchup between North and Heroic?

Heroic played decent vs Astralis, almost stole a map off them, today they were very close to beat G2 in two maps. Heroic ML or O.2.5?

Man, couldn't give you my feedback on this one, saw your post a little too late :/  What did you pick?

Astralis were terrific as usual  

They're in the zone right now  

I fortunately avoided the fnatic -1.5 but I was very tempted with the odds, I only had them to win the first (so lucky not to have gone for ML too)  It's all hand on deck anticipating Astralis to do their thang again today, they can't stop now, please!

https://imgur.com/a/wjOE8ap ~ 12.67 Odds.

Elsewhere I got Astralis -1.5 and Furia ML to go in a 9X+ parlay

[STT]

Heroic trashed North and I bet 3 maps so I lost this one, they won North's map pick more easily then their own as I think they just broke their spirit or something.    I should have had more faith in the Heroic performance previously and just bet them outright and conversely Astralis are now badly faltering but I put down a late bet for them to come back @2 which seemed a fair bet as Dust2 is a particular kind of map aim and awp and apparently its the only one G2 have beaten Astralis on recently.

I'm still getting back upto speed where these teams are at but the consistency is not near perfect on any of them, these are challenging bets to take.

[morvillz7z]

CSGO
Astralis -1.5 @2.10

Elsewhere I got Astralis -1.5 and Furia ML to go in a 9X+ parlay

I guess it's one of those shitty days!  

Astralis should be very disappointed of what just happened, i don't think anyone expected them to lose, let alone in two maps. Bookies cashing out big time with this one!  G2 after losing their first game, and almost losing the second one, will move into the Upper Bracket of the tournament. Damn!

[Trofo]

Astralis should be very disappointed of what just happened, i don't think anyone expected them to lose, let alone in two maps. Bookies cashing out big time with this one!  G2 after losing their first game, and almost losing the second one, will move into the Upper Bracket of the tournament. Damn!

That game cost me a very nice multi ticket.

I still have another multi alive. I just need Furia to win their match against Liquid but this one has gotten to poor start as well. Furia is loosing 10-5 on their map pick and if they don't win this next pistol round it is basically over. Next map is Nuke and Furia is just 44% on that one so it will be tough to get to 3rd map.

[Harkorede]

CSGO
Astralis -1.5 @2.10

Elsewhere I got Astralis -1.5 and Furia ML to go in a 9X+ parlay

I guess it's one of those shitty days!  

Astralis should be very disappointed of what just happened, i don't think anyone expected them to lose, let alone in two maps. Bookies cashing out big time with this one!  G2 after losing their first game, and almost losing the second one, will move into the Upper Bracket of the tournament. Damn!

You know this man! It would have been a huge day 'em bookies!

Astralis should be very disappointed of what just happened, i don't think anyone expected them to lose, let alone in two maps. Bookies cashing out big time with this one!  G2 after losing their first game, and almost losing the second one, will move into the Upper Bracket of the tournament. Damn!

That game cost me a very nice multi ticket.

I still have another multi alive. I just need Furia to win their match against Liquid but this one has gotten to poor start as well. Furia is loosing 10-5 on their map pick and if they don't win this next pistol round it is basically over. Next map is Nuke and Furia is just 44% on that one so it will be tough to get to 3rd map.

I was too gutted with Astralis losing, so I decide not to stream Furia game, upon checking now Furia are 1-0 down and 9-6 down in the 2nd map.

It's just been a shitty day, I couldn't agree more!

EDIT: Furia somehow turned the game around and it's 1-1!, hopefully they can win the 3rd map as well for you, GL!

[tomahawk9]

@harko  man, you won't believe me but, while I was in the meatspace taking care of some BS today I recalled my Astralis bet and for a second I thought "i'm backing Astralis three days in a row now, idk why but i have a bad feeling about this", i brushed it off just like any other random thought...
Astralis!!!!  

I guess it's one of those shitty days!  

Shitty day indeed. I was on cloud nine after 5 out of 6 wins in the last 2 days, but today it might be only 2 out of 4...Team Liquid with the 2-1 win vs Flytomoon and hopefully Furia will get the job done vs Liquid (3rd map ongoing)

EDIT* ggwp Furia...intense match, double OT, but we got there =)

[Trofo]

EDIT* ggwp Furia...intense match, double OT, but we got there =)

What does ggwp stand for? I know for gg part but you lost me with wp.

I went to sleep since I couldn't keep my eyes open when it was 10:5 for Furia at half time. I thought they will win 3rd map easy...Now you say double overtime...Better I didn't watch and didn't know about the drama.

That win was enough for me to end that day without on positive 0 balance. Hopefully I will get back to winning ways today. I am thinking Heroic + MS + OG takes a map from Secret but it still early to lock the pics, have to do a bit of research first.

Edit: Decided to skip on CS:GO and keep only DOTA. I am going for Aliance ML and Virtus Pro ML +OG takes a map.