🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[ralle14]

I was very impressed of how easy for Team Spirit the map 1 was. But then, the struggle came with the next maps and having ATF for Yandex is big buff, no offense to DM. Next tournament is the Dream League qualifiers for all regions.

True, having ATF was like a cheat code with how active they've been playing in the early game and they're always ready as five whenever a fight breaks out.

I remember they had a very greedy draft in that last game, but it didn't matter because Spirit played so passively like they had no urgency to punish them in the early game.

There are actually two things going on here, Aurora is on the rise. Team Spirit might still be good, perhaps they weren't as focused because it was a third-place match. I think that played a role. I’m glad Aurora secured third place so easily. I wish you the best of luck for the Thunderpick tournament.

The others said the same thing about Spirit, but to me, they're just not locked in and it's why they've gone 3-2 in the Swiss Stage. Even though both teams are out, there's still prize money and VRS points to fight for, it's not something that should be given away for free.

[passwordnow]

I was very impressed of how easy for Team Spirit the map 1 was. But then, the struggle came with the next maps and having ATF for Yandex is big buff, no offense to DM. Next tournament is the Dream League qualifiers for all regions.

True, having ATF was like a cheat code with how active they've been playing in the early game and they're always ready as five whenever a fight breaks out.

I remember they had a very greedy draft in that last game, but it didn't matter because Spirit played so passively like they had no urgency to punish them in the early game.

ATF is exceptional and really talented player, and adding saksa to him is hard to beat. He's got huge hero pool that even you ban his heroes, he's got something in store that can be crazy and always farmed in the end of the game. Dreamleague qualifiers is now happening, going to WEU. I'm familiar with the players of dawnbulls, I guess that this is a good odds for them beating Team Lynx.

[Balmain]

There are actually two things going on here, Aurora is on the rise. Team Spirit might still be good, perhaps they weren't as focused because it was a third-place match. I think that played a role. I’m glad Aurora secured third place so easily. I wish you the best of luck for the Thunderpick tournament.

The others said the same thing about Spirit, but to me, they're just not locked in and it's why they've gone 3-2 in the Swiss Stage. Even though both teams are out, there's still prize money and VRS points to fight for, it's not something that should be given away for free.

You are right about the prize money and the Vrs situation. However, since it isn't a final match, the players' morale and motivation drop, especially for ambitious players like Donk.
Aurora got off to a strange start in the Thunderpick tournament, losing 2–0 to Team 9z. 13–1 defeat on Nuke is simply unacceptable. I don't understand what happened didn't this team finish third in the last tournament? The match started very early I wonder if the players were sleepy.

[ralle14]

Aurora got off to a strange start in the Thunderpick tournament, losing 2–0 to Team 9z. 13–1 defeat on Nuke is simply unacceptable. I don't understand what happened didn't this team finish third in the last tournament? The match started very early I wonder if the players were sleepy.

They probably got deflated after losing the first map. We'll likely see them face again in the decider later today or tomorrow, once they beat NiP in this elimination match and assuming 9z loses to Falcons in the winners match.

Dreamleague qualifiers is now happening, going to WEU. I'm familiar with the players of dawnbulls, I guess that this is a good odds for them beating Team Lynx.

Best of luck with those. I don't have the guts to bet on those since it's mostly random stacks with familiar names, but I might watch the later rounds.

[passwordnow]

Dreamleague qualifiers is now happening, going to WEU. I'm familiar with the players of dawnbulls, I guess that this is a good odds for them beating Team Lynx.

Best of luck with those. I don't have the guts to bet on those since it's mostly random stacks with familiar names, but I might watch the later rounds.

I've lost the bet. Lynx has won against them but the series ended up with a 2-1. Still betting on this region but with different team. The odds for dawnbulls and puckchamp is @10.00 if the latter wins but going only for at least one map for them. A bet of fun, lol.

[OgNasty]

I’ve still never seen an esports event, which is crazy because I played video games all my life. I don’t even really hear about them anymore. Maybe because I don’t have cable tv so I can’t watch ESPN The Ocho, but you’d think I’d at least come across some highlights on social media or something…

[passwordnow]

I’ve still never seen an esports event, which is crazy because I played video games all my life. I don’t even really hear about them anymore. Maybe because I don’t have cable tv so I can’t watch ESPN The Ocho, but you’d think I’d at least come across some highlights on social media or something…

There are a lot of them. Name the esports that you know and there are tournaments that makes them more interesting because of how the fans are hyped with its professional scene. I am pretty sure that you've heard about counter strike, just for an example. Even in the lowest tier type of tournaments, you'd see how fun they are and many players gather altogether to amaze with how it goes. I think you can search one if there's some near your area and just see how people are fun when they participate in it. I've been to some in the past when I was younger but when life hits hard, it's no longer a priority and just casually watch the events online.

[Balmain]

Aurora managed to defeat NIP without any trouble. Now, they will face 9z once again in the decider match. I believe they have learned lessons from their first encounter, especially since this is an elimination match it’s to continue or eliminate. Given the absence of teams like Vitality, Team Spirit, and MOUZ, the expectation should be, at the very least, to see these teams reach the final. In fact, there are two teams that really ought to make it there, FURIA and Aurora and I think there’s a strong chance we’ll see that specific final.

[ralle14]

Aurora managed to defeat NIP without any trouble. Now, they will face 9z once again in the decider match. I believe they have learned lessons from their first encounter, especially since this is an elimination match it’s to continue or eliminate. Given the absence of teams like Vitality, Team Spirit, and MOUZ, the expectation should be, at the very least, to see these teams reach the final. In fact, there are two teams that really ought to make it there, FURIA and Aurora and I think there’s a strong chance we’ll see that specific final.

That's what i'm also expecting today since I have placed a bet on both favorites to win their decider match.



The matchup you're hoping for will probably come early in the semis because Aurora can only take second in the group, and once that happens, they'll be placed with FURIA who already secured first place in the other group.

[Balmain]

FURIA became the champions of the Thunderpick tournament. They played well and deserved it. KSCERATO was named MVP with a 1.34 rating. BB had just one round left on Mirage. How did they manage to mess it up? They lost that round after planting the bomb. I told you that if BB threw that round away, they would lose the final, and that's exactly what happened. FURIA actually won the final by the skin of their teeth.

[ralle14]

FURIA became the champions of the Thunderpick tournament. They played well and deserved it. KSCERATO was named MVP with a 1.34 rating. BB had just one round left on Mirage. How did they manage to mess it up? They lost that round after planting the bomb. I told you that if BB threw that round away, they would lose the final, and that's exactly what happened. FURIA actually won the final by the skin of their teeth.

That final suddenly became a banger with how they've played all five maps. Despite Furia winning again, it's still impressive how BB put up a good fight before they got crushed on Cache.

I'm a bit salty that they sold my ticket after Nuke. I thought Furia could finish the series in four maps, but at least BB made it interesting.

[Balmain]

FURIA became the champions of the Thunderpick tournament. They played well and deserved it. KSCERATO was named MVP with a 1.34 rating. BB had just one round left on Mirage. How did they manage to mess it up? They lost that round after planting the bomb. I told you that if BB threw that round away, they would lose the final, and that's exactly what happened. FURIA actually won the final by the skin of their teeth.

That final suddenly became a banger with how they've played all five maps. Despite Furia winning again, it's still impressive how BB put up a good fight before they got crushed on Cache.

I'm a bit salty that they sold my ticket after Nuke. I thought Furia could finish the series in four maps, but at least BB made it interesting.

To be honest, I thought FURIA would win pretty comfortably. BB made things much more complicated than expected, and they were actually just one round away from winning the final. They ended up losing it by the narrowest of margins, but it was still a good effort. I'd say the same thing about your attempt. Your prediction was one of the most reasonable ones to make. BB simply played in an unexpected way.

[passwordnow]

Pari Universe is on the semi finals, Team Spirit, GamerLegion and Team Yandex are the three remaining teams and they're all guaranteed third place of $30k in prize. But any of them could win the grand finals with $125k cash prize. On the upper bracket, GamerLegion and Team Yandex. I'll take chance with GL for at least one map.

[ralle14]

Pari Universe is on the semi finals, Team Spirit, GamerLegion and Team Yandex are the three remaining teams and they're all guaranteed third place of $30k in prize. But any of them could win the grand finals with $125k cash prize. On the upper bracket, GamerLegion and Team Yandex. I'll take chance with GL for at least one map.

That's a great deal on the map handicap, considering Yandex has been willing to drop maps and then lock in for the third map. I've been doubting GamerLegion a bunch of times, but Yandex aren't playing at the same level like they did in the past events.

I'll follow you on this and i'll parlay it with Furia to win the grand final of the PGL tournament later since they rarely lose in a best of five unless it's a top team like Spirit or Vitality.

[LastKiss]

~snip~. On the upper bracket, GamerLegion and Team Yandex. I'll take chance with GL for at least one map.

That's a great deal on the map handicap, considering Yandex has been willing to drop maps and then lock in for the third map. I've been doubting GamerLegion a bunch of times, but Yandex aren't playing at the same level like they did in the past events.

~snip~

Probably going to wait and bet on Team Yandex in the grand final if they end up facing Team Spirit, well if that GL eliminated by both teams. I wanted to bet on under 2.5 maps instead, cause Team Yandex did clean sweep against GL on group stage but unfortunately the odds are not good enough for me so I will wait for the grand final. Good luck guys



But yeah GL did well tho, They're able to beat Team Liquid in the group stage and OG 2-0.

[passwordnow]

Pari Universe is on the semi finals, Team Spirit, GamerLegion and Team Yandex are the three remaining teams and they're all guaranteed third place of $30k in prize. But any of them could win the grand finals with $125k cash prize. On the upper bracket, GamerLegion and Team Yandex. I'll take chance with GL for at least one map.

That's a great deal on the map handicap, considering Yandex has been willing to drop maps and then lock in for the third map. I've been doubting GamerLegion a bunch of times, but Yandex aren't playing at the same level like they did in the past events.

Bro, we've got the same impression with GL. I really thought that they're just like good in some games in the group stages but they're improving and I guess this is a usual thing in dota 2 that some weak teams become stronger eventually and that's what ATF is saying. It's harder to beat tier 2 teams lately than tier 1 because they're more familiarized with their team plays although GL is a tier 1.

I'll follow you on this and i'll parlay it with Furia to win the grand final of the PGL tournament later since they rarely lose in a best of five unless it's a top team like Spirit or Vitality.

Almost the same odds with GL, literally good luck(GL) to us.

[ralle14]

Bro, we've got the same impression with GL. I really thought that they're just like good in some games in the group stages but they're improving and I guess this is a usual thing in dota 2 that some weak teams become stronger eventually and that's what ATF is saying. It's harder to beat tier 2 teams lately than tier 1 because they're more familiarized with their team plays although GL is a tier 1.

The way they played flat in the previous event made me doubt them, but yeah if the top teams are messing around like Spirit drafting OD carry, then this is more than doable.

They already gave away map one with that weird Viper carry, so one last chance on map two. We just need Yandex to fumble the draft and have GamerLegion get away with their tanky cores, then we're good.

[passwordnow]

Bro, we've got the same impression with GL. I really thought that they're just like good in some games in the group stages but they're improving and I guess this is a usual thing in dota 2 that some weak teams become stronger eventually and that's what ATF is saying. It's harder to beat tier 2 teams lately than tier 1 because they're more familiarized with their team plays although GL is a tier 1.

The way they played flat in the previous event made me doubt them, but yeah if the top teams are messing around like Spirit drafting OD carry, then this is more than doable.

We've lost, and I've seen that OD carry once again with Team Spirit against GL in the lower bracket but I didn't bet for that game.

They already gave away map one with that weird Viper carry, so one last chance on map two. We just need Yandex to fumble the draft and have GamerLegion get away with their tanky cores, then we're good.

The picks of yandex is excellent and while GL probably played yolo there and thought that unorthodox picks would make a difference. Somehow it did, but that viper shouldn't be part of the plan. Well, we're already in the grand finals and it's Team Spirit and Team Yandex, both of the greats this time.

[ralle14]

We've lost, and I've seen that OD carry once again with Team Spirit against GL in the lower bracket but I didn't bet for that game.

That was such a brutal loss, it's like both Spirit and Yandex showed there are levels to being a top tier team. The second map in the Yandex series, it could've been doable if they cooked up a scaling comp rather than an early-mid game because they quickly fell off once Yandex stalled long enough.

The same thing also happened in one of their games against Spirit. They had some tempo going with the Viper draft, but Spirit knew they just had to stall long enough with their AM carry that only gets scary in the mid-late game.

After watching both series, I still think Yandex is a step ahead but this could turn into an interesting final if Spirit can rely on Batyuk to pop off just like in the series against GamerLegion.

[LastKiss]

~snip~
After watching both series, I still think Yandex is a step ahead but this could turn into an interesting final if Spirit can rely on Batyuk to pop off just like in the series against GamerLegion.

I've change my mind here, Team Spirit managed to beat GL with that OD pick so if they play with proper draft (hopefully no OD pick for Yatoro against Team Yandex), beating Team Yandex shouldn't be impossible. So I will try bet on Team Spirit with smaller amount.