🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[turkandjaydee]

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

WP is an abbreviation of Well Played. So GGWP = Good Game Well Played and actually some people are still using chat wheel with that word in Dota 2. But I think people are more familiar with GG EZ nowadays  

I'm not really sure about this Secret and OG match, OG can win surprisingly (already happened before) in the playoffs but based on the previous performances Secret is way better than OG.

[Trofo]

I'm not really sure about this Secret and OG match, OG can win surprisingly (already happened before) in the playoffs but based on the previous performances Secret is way better than OG.

I am not sure either. I agree that Secret is better and more stable team but odds on their win are very small and have no value. I have a feeling bookies are underestimating OG. They aren't exactly without chances, if they have a good day they can take a map easily and maybe even a match. I chose that pick based on odds value.

[tomahawk9]

Dota
Virtus.Pro ML @1.55 ✓
OG +1.5 @1.85 ✘
CSGO
Mousesports ML @1.44 ✘
Chaos +1.5 @1.55 ✘

I underestimated Chaos the other day so...another upset today maybe? thoughts?

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.

It was intense, maybe a little too much for my mental health lol liquid close to the comeback in map 3, then the OT...pretty good.

That win was enough for me to end that day without on positive 0 balance.

Welcome to the "it was a shitty Thursday" club, hope it doesn't become a weekly thing around here    Good luck today!

[morvillz7z]

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I tailed your Dota picks by the way.

I also went with complexity +1.5 and MAD Lions ML as my main bet. I have complexity to beat mousesports for the FJ promo too, kinda risky bet but i like their recent form. If things go south again, at least we have some Bundesliga/2 matches later on and we can fix things. 

[STT]

Interesting choice going with Chaos like that, literally a shot in the dark but on an tried and tested IGL ?    I like the idea anyway and I like Steel just keeps on going not giving up; Ive not watched them recently so will hope to catch that game.
    Complexity are surprisingly strong, Rush is one of the best NA players I already knew that and the rest of them work well together.   I totally agree Mouse should be dominant here but they are spinning their wheels, bit of a trend here towards underdogs I guess.   2.5 for mouse after 1 map win, maybe I should be delaying my bet on this anticipated weakness to normally reliable teams, still learning :p

[tomahawk9]

Well, it's 1-1 between VP and NiP...gg Enigma on map 2.

If things go south again, at least we have some Bundesliga/2 matches later on and we can fix things.  

lol totally. Thank god we have at least the Bundesliga  

Interesting choice going with Chaos like that, literally a shot in the dark but on an tried and tested IGL ?    I like the idea anyway and I like Steel just keeps on going not giving up; Ive not watched them recently so will hope to catch that game.

me backing Chaos, ngl i'm in the dark here, i'm used to following top teams, but that win vs Liquid the other day wasn't a fluke, they played pretty well. I think it's gonna be a close game today =)

[batang_bitcoin]

The match of VP and Liquid.
VP, they're struggling on game 1. Team Liquid is dominating the game as I watch them.

But I think people are more familiar with GG EZ nowadays  

This is to tilt the losing team or if somebody you've played in the rank or normal game is a keyboard warrior from the start of the game and you're pissed until you win the game. I used to see this chat with my opponents and team mates on the pub even though the game took 50 mins or more.  

[ryzaadit]

WP is an abbreviation of Well Played. So GGWP = Good Game Well Played and actually some people are still using chat wheel with that word in Dota 2. But I think people are more familiar with GG EZ nowadays  

There are 2 types of men using GG chat weels.

#1 To giving some celebration about the game have some good gameplay and congratulation both of them because the game was fun.

#2 To send some message for some player "what's the fak are you doing with that builds and shit skill, end game faster please" and make other people raging with that's chat weels after the enemy died.

GGEZ STILL THE BEST EVER.

[Harkorede]

A correct 2 - 1 win for Mad Lions @ 3.30 is all I've got today.

I'm more invested in football  

[batang_bitcoin]

Who's watching the game of OG and Secret? OG was devastated by Secret on game 1 within 25 mins with a score of 34-5. Honestly, I thought that this game is going to be close and I didn't see that coming.
GGWP Team Secret and that's truly a GGWP EZ game.
If someone wants to watch the link and doesn't have access to Dota TV.
Here is the link: https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Special:Stream/twitch/OGA_Dota_PIT

[tomahawk9]

Complexity absolutely dominated that match...wtf??

@batang_bitcoin  I'm watching it. Map 2 about to start. OG comeback incoming  

A correct 2 - 1 win for Mad Lions @ 3.30 is all I've got today.

I'm more invested in football  

Close match. Map 3 and it's 11-13 Mad Lions.

[Harkorede]

Complexity absolutely dominated that match...wtf??

@batang_bitcoin  I'm watching it. Map 2 about to start. OG comeback incoming  

A correct 2 - 1 win for Mad Lions @ 3.30 is all I've got today.

I'm more invested in football  

Close match. Map 3 and it's 11-13 Mad Lions.

What a joke!!!

Mad Lions lost round 13-16, That's straight 5 round lost, sigh, they indeed are Lions, Mad ones to be precise! 

[ralle14]

Who's watching the game of OG and Secret? OG was devastated by Secret on game 1 within 25 mins with a score of 34-5. Honestly, I thought that this game is going to be close and I didn't see that coming.
GGWP Team Secret and that's truly a GGWP EZ game.
If someone wants to watch the link and doesn't have access to Dota TV.
Here is the link: https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Special:Stream/twitch/OGA_Dota_PIT

I watched both maps from start to finish and it felt like the maps were quickly determined from the drafting phase. The single carry Alchemist was too greedy imo and they got punished hard after losing the laning phase and OG's mid laner couldn't make enough space after it got counter picked by QOP.  On the second map I was expecting OG to make it different but their draft lacked disables and the sustain or debuff from their supports weren't enough because of the annoying disables (stuns,fear,slow) from Secret's lineup.

After their last two meetings online I thought OG would win but Secret came prepared. I got their -1.5 map handicap for a nice 2.10 odds.

What do you guys think about the lower bracket final(OG vs Team Liquid) later today ? Team Liquid once again gaining momentum whenever they're in the lower bracket.

[turkandjaydee]

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What do you guys think about the lower bracket final(OG vs Team Liquid) later today ? Team Liquid once again gaining momentum whenever they're in the lower bracket.

This is also a 50-50 match, so I really prefer to do a live betting and wait for their draft first. Based on their previous face to face match, OG mostly lost to Liquid but in this tournament OG only had 1 loss, which was from their match against Team Secret yesterday.


By the way, does anyone know which site on OP list that covers/provides SEA Dota Invitational 2020?

[ralle14]

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What do you guys think about the lower bracket final(OG vs Team Liquid) later today ? Team Liquid once again gaining momentum whenever they're in the lower bracket.

This is also a 50-50 match, so I really prefer to do a live betting and wait for their draft first. Based on their previous face to face match, OG mostly lost to Liquid but in this tournament OG only had 1 loss, which was from their match against Team Secret yesterday.


By the way, does anyone know which site on OP list that covers/provides SEA Dota Invitational 2020?

I agree it'll be close match after seeing the smooth group stage performance by OG but Team Liquid could gain a small advantage because of the ping issue from MidOne.

About the Sea Invitational odds if they're not offered on the popular sportsbooks you could find them on buff bet or most likely on a betting exchange like fairlay as these two always have markets on smaller esports tournaments.

[batang_bitcoin]

@batang_bitcoin  I'm watching it. Map 2 about to start. OG comeback incoming  

OG rekt. 
That's a quick game and just like what the caster said, it's the game of the day. A lot of expectations weren't met.

Who's watching the game of OG and Secret? OG was devastated by Secret on game 1 within 25 mins with a score of 34-5. Honestly, I thought that this game is going to be close and I didn't see that coming.
GGWP Team Secret and that's truly a GGWP EZ game.
If someone wants to watch the link and doesn't have access to Dota TV.
Here is the link: https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Special:Stream/twitch/OGA_Dota_PIT

I watched both maps from start to finish and it felt like the maps were quickly determined from the drafting phase. The single carry Alchemist was too greedy imo and they got punished hard after losing the laning phase and OG's mid laner couldn't make enough space after it got counter picked by QOP.  On the second map I was expecting OG to make it different but their draft lacked disables and the sustain or debuff from their supports weren't enough because of the annoying disables (stuns,fear,slow) from Secret's lineup.

After their last two meetings online I thought OG would win but Secret came prepared. I got their -1.5 map handicap for a nice 2.10 odds.

What do you guys think about the lower bracket final(OG vs Team Liquid) later today ? Team Liquid once again gaining momentum whenever they're in the lower bracket.

That's a tough lane for MidOne. As far as I know, he has a SEA ping while the rest of the his teammates are playing well enough with their ping so it's a struggle to him at the same time whenever they play. There's so much map control for Team Secret on game 1.
I agree about their drafting on game 2, it's too hard to play with that draft but I know that they can do better regardless of their heroes but, it's just Secret knows how to play against OG.

[Trofo]

What about today guys? I went with OG match line here, have a feeling OG will want to make up for yesterday performance. I am a little worried about MidOne ping, he is still playing from Asia on EU servers but I guess he should be used to it by now

There is quite a few CS matches today but for my main ticket I chose only compLexity to win against MAD Lions @ 1.85. These seems like a total bargain to me. Maybe the bookies know something that I missed.

[Janation]

What about today guys? I went with OG match line here, have a feeling OG will want to make up for yesterday performance. I am a little worried about MidOne ping, he is still playing from Asia on EU servers but I guess he should be used to it by now

That is the most annoying thing with online tournaments.

I guess they will really suffer but I think even with the offline tournaments, they might not be that strong really without their main mid, Topson as he really shines in the midlane. Unless this pandemic ends, we will not see the full potential of this new team with new players on both sides of the lane. I think Sumail and Topson with NoTail will really be a good combo. They could win again the TI.

[STT]

Mousesportz just won a map where the odds of them winning swung to 2.75 and ended with them on 1.2     They were never massively behind just looked like it'd slip away from them, they have great firepower but are a bit iffy quite often at present

https://clips.twitch.tv/BelovedGlutenFreeAsteriskHoneyBadger
Heres Ropz owning the round, clutches but they lost both maps in this series yesterday.   My guess for BIG match was 3 maps because I thought both could put enough of a challenge to make that worthwhile but 2.75 for Mouse briefly was a great chance.

[Harkorede]

Another underwhelming performance for Mousesports, 13 - 9 in the 2nd Map, lost the map but that wasn't all, what the hell happened in the 3rd Map ??! I mean 2 - 16 loss, for the current 4th Ranked CS-GO team, That's some low!

Btw we've got Mad Lions Vs Complexity, I should be able to see first 1 Map before Bayern/Frankfurt's fixture.

Should we expect yet another upset here ?