ESports betting -CS:GO, DOTA 2, LOL, Valorant - discussion thread

[rdbase]

Thinking FURIA will win this matchup against Team Vitality in the last one of the day.
For the last month Vitality has been struggling when it comes to these majors and getting deep within the playoffs. Starting in this tournament they looked bad getting beat by the likes of gentle mates losing both maps. As for FURIA their gameplay has been the opposite.

I'd also give FURIA a higher chance of winning than the odds say, but this series still depends on Vitality. I've seen Zywoo go cold after one map, but it still didn't matter since his teammates are always there to pick up the pieces.

Team Falcons match began about an hour ago and 3DMax look to be dominating them early on being up 7-2 on the first map.

That's expected from 3DMax since the first map (Inferno) is their map pick, and it's their bread and butter against tier one teams. Falcons quickly secured their map pick Ancient right after that, and it might get ugly on Nuke.

Amazingly Team Vitality beat FURIA, didn't look that way at the beginning since they struggled on the first map. But for the rest of the match won convincingly with a 13-7 stomping on the remaining two maps afterwards.
Was happy with the outcome since I wasn't completely confident in Vitality winning so went with the over 2.5 maps on my bet for this one.

Next games to be played in these semifinals are: MOUZ vs Falcons and Faze vs Vitality

Might but a bet on Faze and MOUZ to win their matches then go on from there for the grand finals scheduled early tomorrow.

[rohang]

Big upset as Mouz just lost 0-2 to Falcons



Falcons seem to be on a run now after winning 5 series in a row vs Mouz(2x), 3dmax , navi, astralis

Now next series is Faze vs Vitality , vitality is 1.3 odds even after faze's incredible return to form with twist coming back

[boltz]

Big upset as Mouz just lost 0-2 to Falcons



Falcons seem to be on a run now after winning 5 series in a row vs Mouz(2x), 3dmax , navi, astralis

Now next series is Faze vs Vitality , vitality is 1.3 odds even after faze's incredible return to form with twist coming back

Uhm why upset ? Falcons had 1.50 odds to win before game and same on map picks so I wouldn't call it an upset , especially now when Falcon team is playing amazing CS2.

The upset could be right now where Faze is leading 1-0 Vitality and 2nd map doesn't look great at all for Vitality ( 5:4 Faze - Inferno ).

[rdbase]

Big upset as Mouz just lost 0-2 to Falcons

Falcons seem to be on a run now after winning 5 series in a row vs Mouz(2x), 3dmax , navi, astralis
Now next series is Faze vs Vitality , vitality is 1.3 odds even after faze's incredible return to form with twist coming back

Uhm why upset ? Falcons had 1.50 odds to win before game and same on map picks so I wouldn't call it an upset , especially now when Falcon team is playing amazing CS2.

The upset could be right now where Faze is leading 1-0 Vitality and 2nd map doesn't look great at all for Vitality ( 5:4 Faze - Inferno ).

Was expecting another collapse in a semis from Falcons but it was a surprise that MOUZ, the way they were playing since the beginning of the year, couldn't even take a map off of them.

Team Vitality just finished off Faze Clan with a dominate performance on the last map dust2.

So the ESL Pro League Season 22 Grand Finals are set: Vitality vs Falcons set up for tomorrow.

Both teams have been on bad runs in their past tournaments, so undecided on who will win this one.
Best to just bet on the market of over/under on maps or number of kills for m0nesy and Zywoo.

[Pumared]

The score is currently 1-0 to Fúria. So they're doing well. I hope they close out this second game quickly without too much trouble. They seem to be tactically superior and playing well. Will Vitality be able to equalize?

It was all Vitality in the last two maps and during the decider, it only got difficult for Furia since molodoy couldn't bring the same impact he had during the first map.

I'm more shocked about the only upset in that quarterfinal, knowing it was also the most one-sided series on paper after Spirit eased through the groups.

It'd be wild if they somehow shock us again later today versus Vitality, and I don't mind seeing them going all the way, as it'll be Rain's last tournament under the FaZe jersey.

They managed to lose a game that could have been very easy. Unfortunately, the team couldn't impose its own game, and this happened. I hope these were mistakes that can be fixed. Because they will need to improve a lot to start beating the Tier S teams.

[ralle14]

The upset could be right now where Faze is leading 1-0 Vitality and 2nd map doesn't look great at all for Vitality ( 5:4 Faze - Inferno ).

I thought that upset was about to come through, but their CT rounds in the second half were a disaster, and those struggles carried over on Dust 2.

So the ESL Pro League Season 22 Grand Finals are set: Vitality vs Falcons set up for tomorrow.

I'll be on Team Falcons for the grand final since I still have doubts about Vitality's performance lately and i'd rather trust the team that's more consistent on the gun rounds, even though they suck at the eco rounds.

[rohang]

The upset could be right now where Faze is leading 1-0 Vitality and 2nd map doesn't look great at all for Vitality ( 5:4 Faze - Inferno ).

I thought that upset was about to come through, but their CT rounds in the second half were a disaster, and those struggles carried over on Dust 2.

So the ESL Pro League Season 22 Grand Finals are set: Vitality vs Falcons set up for tomorrow.

I'll be on Team Falcons for the grand final since I still have doubts about Vitality's performance lately and i'd rather trust the team that's more consistent on the gun rounds, even though they suck at the eco rounds.

Yea faze comeback on map 1 was insane, winning in multiple OTs, but still wouldve favored vitality to come back and win 2-1,
Faze played again today vs mouz for third place decider, lost 0-2
Second map looked again like repeat of Vitality game as some FAZE BS almost forced another OT, but they couldn't win a crucial rifle round

Grand finals starting in about an hour with Falcons vs Vitality, its been a while since these two superteams faced off in finals, i think its gonna be super close maps but falcons should win this with the insane firepower they have

[rdbase]

The upset could be right now where Faze is leading 1-0 Vitality and 2nd map doesn't look great at all for Vitality ( 5:4 Faze - Inferno ).

I thought that upset was about to come through, but their CT rounds in the second half were a disaster, and those struggles carried over on Dust 2.

So the ESL Pro League Season 22 Grand Finals are set: Vitality vs Falcons set up for tomorrow.

I'll be on Team Falcons for the grand final since I still have doubts about Vitality's performance lately and i'd rather trust the team that's more consistent on the gun rounds, even though they suck at the eco rounds.

Just started watching the match and thought they would be on the second or third map by now but luckily for me they are still on the first and the score is 8:6 for Vitality.
I would of thought the exact same thing but they are looking sharp today. So Team Vitality just might take this away from the Falcons.

Grand finals starting in about an hour with Falcons vs Vitality, its been a while since these two superteams faced off in finals, i think its gonna be super close maps but falcons should win this with the insane firepower they have

Didn't know that Niko hasn't won an ESL trophy yet with him being in professional CS for so long.
Hoping he can get this one done and so going on Tetam Falcons side. Because that would be very bad if he leaves CS2 without this under his belt.

[ralle14]

Just started watching the match and thought they would be on the second or third map by now but luckily for me they are still on the first and the score is 8:6 for Vitality.
I would of thought the exact same thing but they are looking sharp today. So Team Vitality just might take this away from the Falcons.

Yep, it started a bit late due to the third place decider scheduled earlier in the day.

With the first map being Vitality's map pick, it's a must-win for them because the win rate on Falcon's upcoming map pick, Train is only 40%.

I'm starting to think we might have a full five-map series based on their opposing win rates per map, and the fourth map could get close if Vitality starts on the CT side.

[Pumared]

And it's funny that once again the Furia loses to the champion team. It's interesting to see this, because I don't remember now, but they've been doing this for a long time. But if this happens all the time, does it seem intentional, or is it ingrained in the team? It doesn't make sense.

[TryNinja]

And it's funny that once again the Furia loses to the champion team. It's interesting to see this, because I don't remember now, but they've been doing this for a long time. But if this happens all the time, does it seem intentional, or is it ingrained in the team? It doesn't make sense.

You mean against Vitality? Funny thing, in the last 6 matches that Furia played against Vitality, they didn't win a single one. 6-0 for Vitality.

I remember when Fallen had zero wins against BIG, the german team was their nemesis. Then he broke the record and started winning again. Give them time.

[passwordnow]

Now the Blast Slam IV is getting interesting as it approaches. I haven't made my bets yet but we've got a few hours before the games are about to start and one news is that Satanic is about to stand-in for Team Falcons.

[rohang]

T1 beat IG today in LOL Worlds 2025 playins to reach the swiss stage

The  draw also happened live with the following matchups for tomorrow-



LTA North region got really unlucky getting both the strongest teams in T1 and BLG from seed 2's 

[rdbase]

Just started watching the match and thought they would be on the second or third map by now but luckily for me they are still on the first and the score is 8:6 for Vitality.
I would of thought the exact same thing but they are looking sharp today. So Team Vitality just might take this away from the Falcons.

Yep, it started a bit late due to the third place decider scheduled earlier in the day.

With the first map being Vitality's map pick, it's a must-win for them because the win rate on Falcon's upcoming map pick, Train is only 40%.

I'm starting to think we might have a full five-map series based on their opposing win rates per map, and the fourth map could get close if Vitality starts on the CT side.

Falcons didn't take one map during that grand finals. That was a really bad performance for them.
So something has got to change or they will have a history of making it to a finals and just dropping the ball.

Is Faze losing two of their players? Saw they were bidding a farewell to Rain as he was called in for this tournament on short notice and seen a video farewell by Karrigan a week ago.

Currently there is CS Asia Championships taking place and just watching Lynn Vision vs 3DMAX.
Mongolz are also in action up against 9z.

[rohang]

T1 beat IG today in LOL Worlds 2025 playins to reach the swiss stage

The  draw also happened live with the following matchups for tomorrow-



LTA North region got really unlucky getting both the strongest teams in T1 and BLG from seed 2's 

Day one matches almost done with only PSG vs GenG left, and everyone knows how thats gonna go

Only one upset today in BLG vs Fly as BLG self destructed and Fly won pretty easily

Day 2 draw will be done soon after geng game lets see if FLY gets hard matchup again

[rdbase]

So it was m0nesy who took the MVP during the ESL Pro League season 22 finals and not one on the winning team's roster Vitality.

https://www.hltv.org/news/42930/m0nesy-takes-esl-pro-league-s22-mvp-tc

Another CounterStrike tournament is currently in progress with the following match being played.
Imperial Esports are setup to play Natus Vincere in Thunderpick World Championship in the next few minutes.

[Pumared]

T1 beat IG today in LOL Worlds 2025 playins to reach the swiss stage

The  draw also happened live with the following matchups for tomorrow-

LTA North region got really unlucky getting both the strongest teams in T1 and BLG from seed 2's 

I watched VKS's first match, and they were terrible. I'd seen a video of when TSW saw who they were facing. When they realized it was VKS, they simply celebrated wildly. And yesterday they showed they had clear reasons for that celebration.

Furthermore, the Brazilian lol scene is furious with Riot Games because the American league has more spots than them, and in the last intercontinental championship, VKS itself reached the final, showing that they wouldn't have that many differences.

[ralle14]

Is Faze losing two of their players? Saw they were bidding a farewell to Rain as he was called in for this tournament on short notice and seen a video farewell by Karrigan a week ago.

It should only be rain getting removed from the roster. They had to bring in rain back because ESL probably requires four core players from the roster, and with jcobb plus Twistzz coming in recently, one of them had to sit it out.

Day 2 draw will be done soon after geng game lets see if FLY gets hard matchup again

They finally got an easy matchup earlier against VKS, but this 1-1 bracket could get messy because T1 also failed to win their series after losing against CFO.

[rohang]

Is Faze losing two of their players? Saw they were bidding a farewell to Rain as he was called in for this tournament on short notice and seen a video farewell by Karrigan a week ago.

It should only be rain getting removed from the roster. They had to bring in rain back because ESL probably requires four core players from the roster, and with jcobb plus Twistzz coming in recently, one of them had to sit it out.

Day 2 draw will be done soon after geng game lets see if FLY gets hard matchup again

They finally got an easy matchup earlier against VKS, but this 1-1 bracket could get messy because T1 also failed to win their series after losing against CFO.

Yea and they did well with rain as compared to jcobb being back, ofcourse he needs more time and must be something karrigan sees in him, hopefully they are much better at major in less then 2 months

ESL posted a funny video about saying goodbye to rain-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioMRMN-KbKE

[rdbase]

Is Faze losing two of their players? Saw they were bidding a farewell to Rain as he was called in for this tournament on short notice and seen a video farewell by Karrigan a week ago.

It should only be rain getting removed from the roster. They had to bring in rain back because ESL probably requires four core players from the roster, and with jcobb plus Twistzz coming in recently, one of them had to sit it out.

Day 2 draw will be done soon after geng game lets see if FLY gets hard matchup again

They finally got an easy matchup earlier against VKS, but this 1-1 bracket could get messy because T1 also failed to win their series after losing against CFO.

Yea and they did well with rain as compared to jcobb being back, ofcourse he needs more time and must be something karrigan sees in him, hopefully they are much better at major in less then 2 months

They lost to FUT in their match, but luckily I took them to win earlier when they faced TYLOO.
In the Worlds Thunderpick Imperial Esports are losing to Venom, who I had lose to Aurora in yesterday's match. So scored both Faze Clan and Aurora on my betslip for those matches where they had both lost today.
But managed to dodge a loss if I had bet on those every same teams today. Which I would of recycled my win of $190 into those bets on Faze/Aurora so insta-loss.