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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OKSavingsBank BRION lost their 11th match of LoL Champions Korea 2024 Summer on Friday against BNK FearX. It is not a terrible result, given FearX’s strong form, but it proved that BRION are still a bottom-tier team.

DRX are in an even worse spot. They have not won a game since the second week of the split and have not shown any redeeming qualities across their last nine straight losses.

Despite their recent defeats, OKSavingsBank BRION have performed much better than expected, so at best, this match should be closer to a coin flip than what the LoL bookmakers are offering. The value is with BRION.

BNK FearX are running hot with four consecutive victories against T1, KT Rolster, Nongshim RedForce and OKSavingsBank BRION. However, they are set to face, by far, the most dominant team of the split.

Gen.G have not lost a series yet and have only dropped one map against Dplus KIA in LCK 2024 Summer Week 5. Gen.G deserve all the praise they can get, but it is reasonable to look the other way at these prices.

BNK FearX do not have the same elite-level roster at Gen.G, no do their overall performance figures stack up. But they are in excellent form, resilient, and will have side choice, which should be enough for them to keep the margin on the first map within nine kills.

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BNK FearX won both their LCK 2024 Summer Week 5 matches against T1 and KT Rolster, which was a nice change after a 1-3 run over the third and fourth weeks. Most of their success is thanks to the changed approach to drafting, with FearX now putting their players on comfort picks rather than following what other teams do.

Nongshim RedForce also found some success last weekend when they defeated DRX. But they also looked awkward and did not deserve the 2-0 result.

Nongshim RedForce are the exact opposite of FearX regarding what they want to do with their drafts, which leads to less confident performances. And while there is no quality difference between the two sides, FearX have looked way more comfortable in their recent games.

Esports betting sites are giving Gen.G a 99% implied probability of beating OKSavingsBank BRION. And while there are reasons for it — including Gen. G’s 2-0 sweep of BRION in Week 2 — the kill lines on this fixture have reached an absurd number.

Gen.G have averaged 15.6 kills and 8.2 deaths per game this split, which are much better figures than OKSavingsBank BRION’s 9.9 kills and 15.3 deaths. Still, those stats do not show that BRION are feisty underdogs, which they proved last week against Kwangdong Freecs and, to some extent, against Dplus KIA.

There is no reason to believe Gen.G can ever lose this series under normal circumstances, but it’s also unlikely that Gen.G can win with over 11 kills to spare on BRION’s map pick.

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BNK FearX are 2-4 this split, with wins against Nongshim RedForce and OKSavingsBank BRION and defeats against DRX, DPlus KIA, Gen.G and Kwangdong Freecs. KT Rolster are 3-4, which includes a 2-1 victory against the shaky T1 at the end of June.

KT Rolster should be competing for strong placements, yet they are way too inconsistent when faced with weaker opponents. However, they usually do well against top teams. This has become so common that it is best to fade KT Rolster as favourites and back them as underdogs.

BNK FearX have had their moments despite their demanding schedule, but this wager is more about how poorly KT Rolster tend to perform as favourites. The best esports betting sites have FearX priced at $1.80 to win a map, which is a fair offer.

On Wednesday, T1 stumbled against OKSavingsBank BRION when they produced another questionable game against a weaker opponent. This has become somewhat of a trend with T1, who’ve shown a few too many shaky games over the last few weeks.

T1 are evidently weaker than they should be, but the question is whether Hanwha Life Esports can take advantage of it. HLE were the clear third-best Korean LoL esports team in the spring split, but due to their passive playstyle and reliance on opponents making mistakes, they rarely do well against more stable teams.

Considering T1 aren’t in the best shape now and will start the series offside, backing Hanwha Life Esports is an appealing option at the offered betting odds.

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After beating T1 on Sunday, Gen.G should be on cruise control until LCK 2024 Summer Week 4, when they face off against fellow contenders Dplus KIA. KT Rolster, while a competent team, shouldn’t pose any issues for the defending champions.

Gen.G are arguably the strongest LoL esports team in the world, as shown by their titles from the LCK 2024 Spring regular season and playoffs and Mid-Season Invitational 2024. While T1 made them work for it, Gen.G looked excellent in the first week of the split.

KT Rolster had a rough start to the split with defeats against Kwangdong Freecs and Dplus KIA. Considering KT Rolster’s questionable macro and their volatility, those results should surprise no one.

Gen.G are everything KT Rolster are not: very stable with strong players and excellent macro. This should show on Thursday.

FearX won their opening match of LCK 2024 Summer against Nongshim RedForce and, unsurprisingly, had to admit defeat to Gen.G last Friday. Two games aren’t enough to make any conclusions, but FearX have a pulse and are very good at dragging opponents into a scrappy affair, which is where they shine.

DRX picked up one victory last week against OKSavingsBank BRION and even took a bite out of Hanwha Life Esports. Yet beating BRION isn’t too impressive, nor is punishing Hanwha for their passive, counter-punching style of play.

These two teams won’t be competing for the LCK trophy this split, but FearX have a higher ceiling. Their performance figures weren’t terrible last split, and if FearX can find more stability, they should outperform DRX this split.

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After beating DRX in the first match of LCK 2024 Spring Week 8, Gen.G are guaranteed to win the regular season, so this match is nothing more than a formality for them. The same applies to OKSavingsBank BRION, who will not reach the playoffs this split.

Games like this often lead to unexpected results. The teams aren’t playing for anything, and both squads can approach the series a bit more relaxed. Gen.G will also likely experiment with new compositions in preparation for the playoffs.

League of Legends betting sites have Gen.G priced at $1.02, which would be a fair price if this was an important game, but it’s not. So even though Gen.G would smash BRION under normal circumstances, it’s difficult to pass on the underdogs to take a map.

Nongshim RedForce are 3-14 and guaranteed to miss the LCK 2024 Spring playoffs. FearX, on the other hand, are still in a losing race against Kwangdong Freecs.

With a LCK 2024 Spring playoffs ticket on the line, FearX have the extra boost needed to perform better. We’ve already seen them outperform expectations with strong performances against Dplus KIA, DRX, and Kwangdong Freecs over the last two weeks.

It is risky to bet against a team with nothing to lose and in a spot where they can afford to pull out something unexpected. But FearX, as weak as they’ve been throughout most of the split, are still a tier above Nongshim RedForce.

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Despite efforts to stabilize the network, the second game was postponed, leaving fans surprised and unprepared for the late-night broadcast.

This marked a departure from the usual live gaming experience.

Following the match’s conclusion, the LCK announced a shift to pre-recorded matches for the remainder of the week to mitigate further disruptions.

These DDoS attacks have plagued the Korean gaming community for weeks, impacting solo queue play and professional matches alike.

The incident on February 25, resulting in a seven-hour game between Dplus and DRX, underscored the severity of the situation.

Initially attributed to networking problems, the LCK publicly apologized for the disruption caused by the DDoS attack and acknowledged the inconvenience to fans and players alike.

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— LCK (@LCK) February 28, 2024

In response, the LCK conducted network inspections and formulated response measures during the league’s rest days.

Despite these efforts, DDoS attacks persisted, leading to further disruptions, including the interruption of the T1 versus FearX match.

As a result, matches were pre-recorded for the remainder of Week 6, with refunds issued to ticket holders.

The LCK has implemented new response protocols and assured fans of ongoing efforts to deter future attacks.

However, the persistent disruptions highlight the challenges faced by esports leagues in maintaining a stable gaming environment.

Effective measures must be taken to safeguard against future attacks and ensure the integrity of competitive play.

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— LCK (@LCK) February 28, 2024

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Kwangdong Freecs are better than what they have shown so far in LCK 2024 Spring, but they’re very inconsistent. Kwangdong have beaten bottom-tier squads without many issues but have yet to produce a dominant win, and we’ve seen them stumble a couple of times – most recently against OKSavingsBank BRION on Friday.

Gen.G got back on track after their shock loss against KT Rolster with consecutive 2-0 sweeps of Hanwha Life Esports, DRX, and FearX. They defeated Kwangdong Freecs in the third week of the split without any problems, and that was when KDF were in good form.

Even though Kwangdong Freecs have side selection for this match, it is hard to find a reason not to take Gen.G to win 2-0 at the offered LoL esports betting odds.

T1 enter Week 6 of LCK 2024 Spring following a dominant win against KT Rolster on Saturday, which marked their ninth consecutive victory of the split. The reigning LoL world champions have not lost a series since the opening day of the season, and while they’ve produced some shaky showings over the last five weeks, T1 have proven they’re a world-class team.

FearX have not looked nearly as good as T1 this split. They are 3-7 and on a five-game losing streak. Over that stretch, FearX have lost against Gen.G (twice), Dplus KIA, Kwangdong Freecs, and T1, who beat them just over a week ago.

The previous meeting between these teams wasn’t close by any stretch of the imagination, with T1 winning the two maps with over 10k gold leads and 14-7, 21-11 in kills. FearX have been particularly bad in keeping their death count low this split, so it makes sense to bet against them on the kill handicap market.

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BRION made two roster changes in November, adding a new jungler, Kim “GIDEON” Min-seong, and ADC Lee “Envyy” Myeong-joon. Although solid signings, GIDEON and Envyy won’t be enough to help BRION bounce back from a shaky season.

BRION finished the LCK 2023 summer split in eighth place with a 5-13 record, and while the Korean side made some improvements, it’s tough to believe they’ll be competitive against top contenders in the LCK.

Like many other Korean LoL teams, Dplus KIA replaced some key pieces this offseason and added a new top side with top laner Hwang “Kingen” Seong-hoon and jungler Choi “Lucid” Yong-hyeok, as well as a new ADC in Kim “Aiming” Ha-ram. This team seems very hit-or-miss, as a lot of their success will come down to how good Lucid is.

It’s tough to say how Dplus KIA’s new line-up will work out. They’re individually much better than BRION, but games tend to be a bit more open early into the season, so we’re trusting the underdogs to take one map.

KT Rolster enters the 2024 LCK season with four new players, including top laner Lee “PerfecT” Seug-min, jungler Hong “Pyosik” Chang-hyeon, ADC Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu, and support Cho “BeryL” Geon-hee. This is not a terrible lineup, but it’s tough to imagine KT Rolster competing for top spots in the LCK.

That’s not because KT lacks talent but because other top contenders from the LCK are that much better, potentially including FearX.

Unlike KT Rolster, FearX doesn’t have as many proven players; however, this team has growth potential. Jungler Kim “Willer” Jeong-hyeon and mid laner Lee “Clozer” Ju-hyeon are incredibly talented and can easily develop into?elite players in their positions.

Even though FearX can fall apart, their ceiling is significantly higher, and that alone is a good enough reason to side with them at the offered odds with esports betting sites.

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