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

[jahead]

Without apex, they are missing someone who has a positive impact on the whole team, making them more vulnerable. He is the one making the calls and bringing emotion to the match and the map. 

Thunderpick is wide open when it comes to team strength. I woud be really happy and could see FURIA taking it this time. 

[ralle14]

Without apex, they are missing someone who has a positive impact on the whole team, making them more vulnerable. He is the one making the calls and bringing emotion to the match and the map. 

Thunderpick is wide open when it comes to team strength. I woud be really happy and could see FURIA taking it this time. 

I agree, and I wonder who'll be the next IGL to step up in the squad since jL surely doesn't know most of their play calls.

For the Thunderpick tournament, we'll see if FURIA shows some improvement, but for now i'll put them as the third best team because they've been getting worse.

It makes me think fatigue is starting to hold them back because they're probably the only tier one team that has played every S-tier tournament and hasn't taken a break.

[jahead]

[...]For the Thunderpick tournament, we'll see if FURIA shows some improvement, but for now i'll put them as the third best team because they've been getting worse.

It makes me think fatigue is starting to hold them back because they're probably the only tier one team that has played every S-tier tournament and hasn't taken a break.

Mkay, maybe you are right, that they might be running out of steam. All the traveling, jet lag, and playing tournaments back-to-back is just mentally and physically exhausting. You are constantly under pressure and have to deliver, which really takes a toll. But last time they completely crushed navi in an epic grand final... kscerato more than deserved his MVP award last year.  

If you only see furia in third place, who do you think will take the Thunderpick tournament this year?  

[ralle14]

If you only see furia in third place, who do you think will take the Thunderpick tournament this year?  

I'd put Falcons as the team to win it all, but if FURIA surprises us tomorrow and becomes the other finalist, then it could get interesting like it's a rematch of the IEM Cologne Major. The downside for FURIA heading into the finals is their map pool, but their individual prowess might make up for it.

Either way, I think the finals will be competitive because Falcons looked beatable against 9z the other day and these two teams on the other side of the bracket can be a problem when they're hitting their shots.

[jahead]

If you only see furia in third place, who do you think will take the Thunderpick tournament this year?  

I'd put Falcons as the team to win it all, but if FURIA surprises us tomorrow and becomes the other finalist, then it could get interesting like it's a rematch of the IEM Cologne Major. The downside for FURIA heading into the finals is their map pool, but their individual prowess might make up for it.

Either way, I think the finals will be competitive because Falcons looked beatable against 9z the other day and these two teams on the other side of the bracket can be a problem when they're hitting their shots.

Here is the current schedule and the results so far:



Furia against Falcons in the Grand Final would be f awesome, and I would love to see Furia win and send monesy and niko home    especially since Falcons are considered the favorites and Furia are still the underdogs here. Man I hope they catch the momentum, pls. Falcons individual skill often looks better on paper anyway, if you know what I mean... but with $250,000 for first place, everyone better try hard. I have to say that because of work, I could not follow the games as closely as I wanted to, hmm... but I am definitely going to watch the final sunday on twitch. 

[arallmuus]

Either way, I think the finals will be competitive because Falcons looked beatable against 9z the other day and these two teams on the other side of the bracket can be a problem when they're hitting their shots.

So backing Aurora against Furia should be a good idea? You know what I've never seen a game that has pretty even odds on both sides

I checked and its showing exactly 1.9x on both Furia and Aurora. Aside from that its exactly 1.9x on over and under 2.5 maps as well. Even the bookies are unsure which team would win

Falcons individual skill often looks better on paper anyway, if you know what I mean... but with $250,000 for first place, everyone better try hard.

I just realized after reading that bolded part, cs2 is probably the only esports that separate the team's share and player prizepool right from the start. The other games tournament are not as transparent as cs2 tournament organizer