🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[Globb0]

I didn't fancy any of the dota today, no idea at all. also not much in CS.


I just missed out on my bet against syman in the 1 round thing.

now I have an acca for DtD

[batang_bitcoin]

Everyone is now talking about ANA after CEB's comeback. OG is not in their full strength without ANA,  their carry which is MidOne is not strong as ANA and it is the reason why they keep losing in many tournaments. They recently let go Sumail because of his poor performance and his bad attitude. The number 1 team in the world today is the Secret. Their carry is so good which is Matumbaman but he is no much to OG if ANA is playing. 

Ana will comeback, don't worry but it's unsure when he'll comeback. There's no TI for this year it's assumable that he'll be back for OG next year. And for the replacement and slot that he will be replacing, it's for sure that MidOne is going to be out of OG when they are about to approach the qualifiers for 2021. Too bad that MidOne is always getting kicked but I'm sure that he'll be on a better team if Ana replaces him.

[ralle14]

Second attempt at the parlay contest, somewhat confident on Schalke and G2 to win as they're looking better recently than the other teams even though they have a slightly worse record.

I also have them on another seperate parlay with a slightly higher stake. I only added the LCS favorites so I could place higher if it hits.  

[tomahawk9]

forgot to post my tips earlier, but at least there's a game left which aTTax - B5. The germans been recovering from two shocking defeats in the Nine to Five and they haven't looked too bad, B5 on the other hand have been pretty iregular in this offseason, plus the h2h favors ATX (6-1).

I might give LEC summer a shot later today

Second attempt at the parlay contest, <...>

I think you missed my post yesterday so i'll ask again: what parlay promo? got a link?

[Globb0]

Second attempt at the parlay contest, somewhat confident on Schalke and G2 to win as they're looking better recently than the other teams even though they have a slightly worse record.

I also have them on another seperate parlay with a slightly higher stake. I only added the LCS favorites so I could place higher if it hits.  

I was really tempted by this, parlays is my thing anyway.

I don't mind betting stinking fiat, but I would hate to fritter away Bitcoins.

Did you work out yoyur total score? there is a formula, I read it on the forum you linked

[ralle14]

Did you work out yoyur total score? there is a formula, I read it on the forum you linked

I would get about at least a hundred points if it hits and there are a few entries below the hundred so i'd probably have a decent chance to win one of the lower prizes since there's 25+ entries so far. 

Second attempt at the parlay contest, <...>

I think you missed my post yesterday so i'll ask again: what parlay promo? got a link?

I did link it on the previous page. Anyway here's the thread there's still one and a half day left.

[FlightyPouch]

How do you guys assess OG these days? Do you think they can claim the championship after the return of Ceb?
While their performance in the online tournaments aren't consistent they still have a good chance since the next TI is a year away and now is a good time for them to rebuild while ana is on a break.

I don't think so, there will be another surprise that will happen with OG because I see ANA will always be present when it's at the end of the tournament, so I think ANA will give full support at the Final Session because as I know ANA has started to warm up or play and can be used as an exercise in preparation for the final tournament.

They really need Ana so badly. Still no one can replaced ANA as pos.1 even Sumail and worst MidOne. Mid One pos.1 is very unstable and he was always left behind by opponent pos.1, He surely not fitted anymore for Pos. 1. Saksa is doing great as replacement to jerAx as pos.4 although JerAx is the best. Saksa gameplay is very consistent and very stylish. I hope Ana will really back on TI or else we can see an early exit for OG on TI.

of course ANA is a very important point for OG victory, so when ANA is not in the competition at the start then I will doubt OG can win but when ANA is present then I am sure he can make the OG team win again and surely ANA will really really feared by many teams, because without ANA, OG will not feel alive.

Everyone is now talking about ANA after CEB's comeback. OG is not in their full strength without ANA,  their carry which is MidOne is not strong as ANA and it is the reason why they keep losing in many tournaments. They recently let go Sumail because of his poor performance and his bad attitude. The number 1 team in the world today is the Secret. Their carry is so good which is Matumbaman but he is no much to OG if ANA is playing. 

Ceb already talked about this but he never really stated an obvious answer. They let go Sumail because of this.

https://afkgaming.com/articles/dota2/News/4620-ceb-hints-at-why-sumail-was-removed-from-og

Sumail is a better player and I guess without this pandemic, they will be trampling the offline tournaments with Ana just standing and watching at their sides.

[tomahawk9]

big acca today cuz i haven't place one of this in a while:



that Gambit Youngsters -1.5 at 1.60 odds looks pretty good, i think bookies are being really generous there

[Globb0]

Here is what I settled on for todays bets

[morvillz7z]

I haven't put any bets this weekend, patiently waiting for Nine to Five 2 direct elimination phase to resume on Monday with some nice matchups.

At least three out of those four games will likely go to a third map, which means some good odds our way.

I finished week 4 betting on lower-ranked cs:go teams with a positive 4-2 record.

FunSpark Qualifier is next weekend, all games from opening round are bo1, already bookmarked!

[tomahawk9]

of course the selection with the lowest odd lost in my acca...Ha! would not hesitate to add aTTax to my next parlay, such a reliable team, they're gonna reach the top very soon!  (disband!!)

i aleady have my acca for tomorrow: Avez ML + LDLC -1.5 + LGD Gaming ML total odds: 3.96

FunSpark Qualifier is next weekend, all games from opening round are bo1, already bookmarked!

Also next week we'll have Dreamhack Open Summer NA and EU with forze, COL, team spirit, Heroic, Evil Geniuses, FURIA  , etc. Took a while but the big boys are back!

[Globb0]

Doing OK. Landed this one.



Don't see much for tomorrow.

Where have all the games gone

[Trofo]

that Gambit Youngsters -1.5 at 1.60 odds looks pretty good, i think bookies are being really generous there

Thanks for this tip, it ended up as my only winning ticket yesterday. I had a few doubles and trebles and then I saw what you posted, checked hltv and decided it is a really good pick. Since I already had everything else on some tickets I just played it as high stake single. All my tickets got busted but this one brought me close to zero.

[Globb0]

Here's my 5 way. Might be pushing my luck.



Seems very little on

[tomahawk9]

@Globb0  GL!

well, AVEZ shit the bed and messed up my acca, but, i'll keep an eye on the Malta Vibes final Nordavind -Gambit ??) and then place a single there

that Gambit Youngsters -1.5 at 1.60 odds looks pretty good, i think bookies are being really generous there

Thanks for this tip, it ended up as my only winning ticket yesterday. <...>

Gambit have been on a winning streak recently, i should've included them in my last acca but decided to back AVEZ and, well, they lost and i paid the price =(

[morvillz7z]

At least three out of those four games will likely go to a third map, which means some good odds our way.

Syman 2-1 Tikitakan
AVEZ 1-2 Izako Boars
Gambit 2-0 aTTaX
LDLC 2-1 SG.pro

Did anyone take advantage of my prophecy, i certainly did not? I only had the early matches^[1] +1.5 @2.03 total odds.
Gambit Youngsters are unstoppable right now, currently on an 18 map winning streak, BIG did something similar before the break i think it was 13 or 14.

^[1] I don't understand how are these dudes playing competitive e-gaming at 8-9 GMT time in the morning, that's just crazy?!

Also next week we'll have Dreamhack Open Summer NA and EU with forze, COL, team spirit, Heroic, Evil Geniuses, FURIA  , etc.

I totally forgot about this one, any information about tourney format, dates, matchups etc.? liquipedia and hltv are both TBA.

[tomahawk9]

anyone watching Malta Vibes? Nordavind just lost to Navi Junior LOL    gonna skip the next match (gambit - tiki) and just wait for the grand final

I totally forgot about this one, any information about tourney format, dates, matchups etc.? liquipedia and hltv are both TBA.

format: group stage is composed of two groups, 4 teams each (not sure if matches will be Bo1 or not), then two semis and the final. Matchups will probably be announced this week

[ralle14]

I watched the NA tournament by Rivalry yesterday and I was impressed by 4Zoomers run in the lower bracket after getting knocked down by Quincy Crew in the first round of the upper bracket.

They'll face Cr4zy later today, their odds are at 1.6 which is not bad considering the head to head results favoring 4Zoomers 3-1-1 in the last 5 series.

[tomahawk9]

how did you guys do today? placed any bets? i had Winstrike - Izako Boars and Endpoint - LDLC, both O2.5 maps and both lost, and by the time i checked my tickets LDLC already won map 1 so i quickly put a few mbtc on LDLC -1.5 at 1.59 odds and it ended up being my only win of the day (;

They'll face Cr4zy later today, their odds are at 1.6 which is not bad considering the head to head results favoring 4Zoomers 3-1-1 in the last 5 series.

nice tip. Too bad the match started and odds dropped to 1.40
i'm watching it rn, game 1 and cr4zy have the net worth advantage and they're 26-15, looks to me like they'll take first game game 1 for cr4zy

EDIT*
DreamHack Open groups announced

EU

NA

source: https://www.hltv.org/news/30055/dreamhack-open-summer-europe-and-north-america-groups-revealed

[morvillz7z]

how did you guys do today? placed any bets?

I forgot to place my bets the other night, and i didn't have time this morning, hate it when games start so early.  
Gambit Youngsters about to win this thing without losing a map, this is outrageous -1.5 vs LDLC is valued at 1.65 lol, almost unplayable.

Winstrike vs Syman O2.5 + Gambit ml (1.16) total odds 2.23 - betslip

Syman dominate their h2h vs Winstrike but the last game they played, it was for the Russians. O2.5 seems reasonable.
The Nine to Five 2 grand final starts right after the semis, hopefully i can make it in time to watch it.

edit; bet lost, Winstrike lost in overtime on Nuke while earlier having two chances to close out the map @15-13