The series marked Dplus KIA’s first win against T1 this year, breaking T1’s perfect 6-0 record in their 2023 meetings.

The win also ended Heo “ShowMaker” Su’s 15-match losing streak against Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and T1, with ShowMaker earning MVP honours for his standout performances, especially in the decisive game five, where his LeBlanc was crucial in clinching the victory.

The match held even more significance for Dplus KIA’s rookie jungler, Choi “Lucid” Yong-hyeok.

In his debut LCK season, Lucid not only helped secure his team’s World Championship qualification but also earned the “Rookie of the Year” title, solidifying his position as one of the brightest new talents heading into the global stage.

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Despite T1 taking a 2-1 lead after game three, the team faltered in the final two games.

A controversial decision saw Faker, who had been dominant on Yone, switched to Corki, limiting his playmaking potential.

Dplus KIA capitalised on T1’s struggles, ultimately winning the 192-minute series, which was filled with back-and-forth mistakes and counterplays on both sides.

With this defeat, T1, who is the reigning World Champion, is on the brink of missing Worlds for the first time in the team’s storied history.

Their last chance to qualify comes on Saturday, September 14th, where they will face the winner of KT Rolster and BNK FearX.

KT Rolster and FearX will battle on Friday, September 13th, to determine who will challenge T1 in the final match for the LCK’s fourth and last Worlds seed.

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T1 vs DPLUS KIA LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAIL

T1 and Dplus KIA will begin their chase for the final League of Legends World Championship 2024 ticket on Thursday, September 12, in the first round of the LoL Champions Korea (LCK) 2024 Regional Finals. They last clashed in the losers’ bracket of the LCK 2024 Summer Playoffs, when T1 won in four maps.

Top League of Legends betting sites have priced T1 as $1.42 favourites — a bit shorter than their last clash with Dplus KIA, when T1 closed at $1.53. Considering how that series played out, it is a relatively small price change.

T1 have not looked great this split. They’ve lost the clutch factor, seem to struggle with communication, and even individually, they are not at the level you would expect the Esports World Cup 2024 champions to be.

Dplus KIA have also produced concerning results in the final split of the season. Heo “ShowMaker” Su and co. have played several games where they look incredible before collapsing when it matters most, and this trend has become a real concern.

There are cases to be made for Dplus KIA at plus money due to their high ceiling and T1’s lacklustre form. However, the reigning world champions have improved enough in recent series to warrant taking their side in the map handicap market.

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DPLUS KIA vs T1 LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAIL

Dplus KIA and T1 will lock horns on Sunday, September 1, in the second round Losers’ Bracket in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2024 Summer Playoffs. The fixture will offer the teams one final chance to claw their way onto the big stage and compete for the LCK trophy, and according to the esports betting odds, T1 is in a better spot to accomplish that feat.

The top LoL betting sites have priced T1 as $1.60 favourites to walk away with a win, about the same number we got on this series at the end of July. The Esports World Cup 2024 champions won that game 2-1, but they arguably did not deserve to.

It was a tragic loss for Dplus KIA, but not the first game which ended in the same fashion – Dplus KIA getting themselves into advantageous positions only to slip in critical moments. This has been plaguing Heo “ShowMaker” Su and his crew’s run through the summer split, so why would it be any different this weekend?

Despite Dplus KIA’s slip-ups, T1 are not in the best shape ahead of this match. They did not look too convincing against KT Rolster in round one of the playoffs, and even less so in their 0-3 loss against Hanwha Life Esports. On the other side, Dplus KIA suffered the same tough loss against Gen.G in the previous round.

If we isolate performance metrics only from the playoffs, T1 comes out ahead, but that is hardly a good enough reason to take their side of this contest. Dplus KIA remain a competitive team who have to figure out their late game, whereas T1 are just sloppy and look very vulnerable.

This could be a very competitive game that extends to five maps.

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GEN.G vs DPLUS KIA LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAIL

The defending League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2024 champions, Gen.G, picked Dplus KIA as their opponents in the second round of the LCK 2024 Summer Playoffs, hoping to emulate their success from the regular season. According to the LoL betting odds, the clash on Wednesday, August 28, should end like the last two meetings.

Gen.G are priced as firm favourites to defeat the 2020 world champions, which is not too shocking given their phenomenal display throughout the summer split. As Gen.G have already proven their worth, the only question for this series is whether Dplus KIA have the tools to upset the current hottest League of Legends esports team in the region.

Heo “ShowMaker” Su and co. enter the second round of the playoffs following a 3-1 victory against BNK FearX, where they displayed just how much the individual quality of the players matters.

BNK FearX did throw the second map with a poor early game and questionable transition into the mid and late game. The underdogs came away with the third game after some back-and-forth but got stomped on map four to lose 1-3.

Realistically, Dplus KIA could have lost at least two maps on the day, but they were much more efficient at closing out games due to the individual performances of the star players. Overall, a solid display from Dplus KIA, yet they can not expect Gen.G to make it as easy for them to gain leads early or take advantage of mistakes to turn the games in later stages.

The last time these two teams met, Dplus KIA closed as $4.54 underdogs. Yet despite picking up a map, their implied probability of upsetting Gen.G on Wednesday remains low at 18.6%, with the top LoL betting sites.

This is a very low number for a fixture between two elite teams, considering Gen.G’s regular season stats were not significantly better than Dplus KIA’s. The outsiders also came close to sweeping Gen.G in LCK 2024 Summer Week 5, and even though DK’s results have been a bit all over the place since, they have the talent to take a bite out of Gen.G on Wednesday.

At $1.60 on Dplus KIA to win a map, they are hard to pass on. A smaller position on +1.5 at close to $3.00 is worth a look, too.

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Dplus KIA took care of business on Thursday when they defeated OKSavingsBank BRION to secure their 12th victory of the split. After a rough start the first map, the second was much closer to what was expected from Dplus KIA.

Despite their immense potential and quality, Dplus KIA have been a bit inconsistent with high highs and low lows. Lack of consistency is also KT Rolster’s issue, although they tend to step up when challenged.

With side choice, Dplus KIA should be in a fine spot to win, but their $1.39 odds look far too short. KT Rolster produced their best game of the split last Friday, and they did not look too bad in the 2-0 sweep of DRX on Wednesday, so they might be worth a bet to win a map at $1.61 with LoL betting sites.

By edging past Kwangdong Freecs on Wednesday, T1 secured their spot in the LCK 2024 Summer Playoffs, which might relieve some pressure and inspire better performances. But that is one big ‘if’, as T1 have not looked even remotely like themselves lately.

By contrast, BNK FearX have looked great over the second half of the split, as they’ve played with confidence and shown solid decision-making. Individually, BNK FearX are still a tier below T1, but one could argue the underdogs are in a better spot despite their loss to Hanwha Life Esports on Thursday.

BNK FearX defeated T1 in Week 5 of LCK 2024 Summer, which was just at the time when they started gaining traction. As not much has changed since, another underdog victory is not beyond the realms of possibility.

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The last time these teams squared off, Hanwha Life Esports won with 15-9 and 19-6 in kills and a 9,000 and 18,000 gold lead on the two maps, respectively. According to the latest LoL betting odds, the rematch should be just as one-sided.

Hanwha Life Esports had a bit of a hiccup at the start of LCK 2024 Summer Week 7 when they were humiliated by KT Rolster, but that does not take away from their strong results over the last few weeks. OKSavingsBank BRION are quite the opposite, having struggled for most of the split, yet they swept KT Rolster on Sunday.

The teams’ stats prove Hanwha Life Esports are a far superior squad, and they are known for doing well against weaker opponents. Since BRION rarely put up a fight in losses, even the relatively high kill handicap is an inviting bet for Hanwha Life Esports on their map pick.

Dplus KIA have been on the brink of breaking into the group of elite LCK teams for this entire split. But despite their dominant map performances, they seem unable to get over the line when faced with the likes of Hanwha Life Esports, Gen.G, and T1.

BNK FearX are not considered one of the top contenders in LCK, but they’re 5-1 over the last four series, with just one loss against Gen.G and two promising victories against KT Rolster and T1. This is not enough to jump to conclusions, yet FearX have looked outstanding over the past month.

Betting against Dplus KIA is always a bit tricky, as they can defeat anyone. But consistency has not been their strong suit this split, so a smaller position on BNK FearX to win a map at $1.75 with top LoL betting sites is worth a look.

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Nongshim RedForce took a map from KT Rolster on Sunday but still lost, marking their third defeat over a four-game stretch. Now, at 3-9, Nongshim RedForce likely will not see the playoffs, and there is little to suggest their run through LCK 2024 Summer will improve significantly.

Hanwha Life Esports’ seven-game winning streak came to a screeching stop on Wednesday when they were humiliated by KT Rolster. While that loss did sting, it does not suggest HLE are in danger of losing to Nongshim RedForce.

KT Rolster punished Hanwha Life Esports’ counter-punching playstyle, which Nongshim RedForce, with their macro, shouldn’t be able to do. With an average of 15.7 deaths per game, Nongshim will struggle to keep this game close.

Kwangdong Freecs lost all four series in the previous two weeks of LCK action, going down to OKSavingsBank BRION, Gen.G and twice to Hanwha Life Esports. The latter two are not that worrying, but Kwangdong Freecs have not looked very competitive in any of their games since the start of the split.

Dplus KIA lost another close game on Wednesday against T1, continuing a trend of playing exceptionally well only to fall short. This has become concerning, but their performance numbers remain very good.

Despite their shaky record against other elite teams, Dplus KIA are very efficient in beating lesser squads. LoL betting sites are paying $1.68 for the favourites to sweep, and it is an easy bet to take.

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Dplus KIA suffered their fourth defeat of the split on Saturday when they tragically lost to Hanwha Life Esports on the third map. While it marks another narrow defeat in a series they could’ve won, Dplus have shown they possess the talent to compete with the best in the LCK.

T1 bounced back from their slump with two wins against KT Rolster and DRX last week, but they did not look great in either. As such, it is hard to see why T1 are priced as favourites for this match.

Dplus KIA have shown elite-level performances of late, and considering T1’s recent struggles, they are an excellent bet as underdogs.

Hanwha Life Esports have won seven games in a row in the LCK 2024 Summer, including victories against Dplus KIA, Kwangdong Freecs, and T1. KT Rolster, on the other side, are 2-2 from their last four outings, with no notable victories.

For a team with so much raw talent, KT Rolster are in a terrible spot and their performance numbers are at the level of a mid-table team. This is reflected in their match odds with the top LoL betting sites, yet plus money on Hanwha Life Esports to sweep seems a bit too generous.

HLE have not only done well against elite teams this split, but they are also highly efficient in crushing weaker opponents. And they crushed KT Rolster in Week 2, when Hanwha Life were in worse shape than they are now.

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Kwangdong Freecs fell to new depths last Friday when they lost to OKSavingsBank BRION. It marked their fifth defeat of LCK 2024 Summer and their fourth over a five-game stretch. This is more than just a bad run, seeing how KDF have trailed at 20 minutes in over two-thirds of their series.

Hanwha Life Esports are on the opposite trajectory, having won their last five outings — including a 2-0 sweep of Kwangdong Freecs at the start of Week 5. HLE had a bit of a rough run earlier this split, but things have improved since they reverted to their old style.

Hanwha Life Esports should not be trusted when faced with competent squads. However, they shouldn’t be questioned when playing mid- and lower-table teams.

DRX have lost seven games in a row, and while they should have beaten Nonghsim RedForce, almost defeating one of the bottom teams does not sound too inspiring. Dplus KIA, on the other side, are 7-3 and fresh off a promising performance against Gen.G that included a perfect first map.

Dplus KIA are a very bloody team, averaging 15.6 kills over their 24 games. DRX have the league’s lowest average kill count at 8.9 and the fourth-highest deaths per game at 12.9.

Even though it is not common for teams to cover double-digit kill lines, Dplus KIA are too aggressive to believe DRX can keep the game close. The best esports betting sites have Dplus priced at $1.91 to cover 9.5 kills on both maps, which is a fair offer.

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A rematch from LoL Champions Korea 2024 Summer Week 4 sees T1 seek revenge against Hanwha Life Esports, who bested the reigning LoL world champions 2-1. But based on T1’s recent performances, this will not come easy.

T1 are in the worst shape they have been in a very long time, but it’s not like their downfall is surprising. T1 have looked very shaky since their return from the Esports World Cup 2024, and they hit a new low on Thursday with a 1-2 loss against BNK FearX.

Betting on Hanwha Life Esports when faced with an elite team is rarely the way to go, since they are a counterpunching team. But in the state T1 are in, even a suboptimal approach could be enough to push Hanwha over the finish line.

We are looking at a very short price for Gen.G to defeat what is arguably one of the top four teams in the LCK. And while Gen.G have looked unstoppable so far this split, it is fair to consider fading them just on the principle that betting odds on a match between two strong teams should never be so lopsided.

Esports betting sites are offering $5.46 on Dplus KIA, meaning they are given just north of 18% implied probability to defeat Gen.G. Considering Dplus threw away a golden opportunity to win when these teams last met, that figure is way too low.

Gen.G are the better, more consistent team, but going against the hottest squad in the LCK makes sense at this number.

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