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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.
Dplus KIA +2.5 maps
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HANWHA LIFE ESPORTS vs OKSAVINGSBANK BRION LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | HLE $1.09 at GG Bet | Brion $6.83 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 21, 2024 | 17:00 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
Instead of comparing the team’s raw quality and potential, the question for this LoL Champions Korea fixture is whether Hanwha Life Esports deserve to be priced as such massive favourites.
The teams have not made any significant roster changes since LCK 2024 Spring, so it’s fair to mention that Hahwna Life Esport swept OKSavingsBank BRION at the start of March. But this doesn’t mean they deserve to be given nearly 70% implied probability to sweep.
While an elite team, Hanwha Life Esports have a weird, counter-punching style of play, which usually works against weaker teams. But OKSavingsBank BRION have looked competitive so far this split, with two three-map series against DRX and Kwangdong Freecs.
OKSavingsBank BRION have looked better than expected this split, and while this doesn’t mean they have a realistic chance to defeat Hanwha Life Esports, BRION at $2.66 with the best esports betting sites to pocket a map on Friday is a very generous offer.
OKSavingsBank Brion +1.5 maps
T1 vs KWANGDONG FREECS LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | T1 $1.20 at GG Bet | KDF $4.29 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 21, 2024 | 19:30 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
T1 are an elite squad and serious candidates to win the LCK 2024 Summer trophy. But at the offered price, we would be overpaying to see T1 defeat what looks to be a much-improved version of Kwangdong Freecs.
Even though T1 have Kwangdong Freecs’ number this season, with two 2-0 sweeps from the spring split, Kwangdong Freecs are in good form. They’ve beaten KT Rolster, OKSavingsBank BRION and Nongshim RedForce without problems.
While clearly a competent team, Kwangdong Freecs have random games where they look asleep. But they’ve produced just as many elite-level performances.
Kwangdong Freecs can be a bit inconsistent, but this number is too good to ignore.
Kwangdong Freecs +1.5 maps
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KT ROLSTER vs GEN.G LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | KT $6.08 at GG Bet | Gen.G $1.11 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 20, 2024 | 17:00 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
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.
Gen.G -1.5 maps
DRX vs FEARX LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | T1 $1.49 at GG Bet | Dplus $2.54 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 19, 2024 | 19:30 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
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.
FearX to win
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NONGSHIM REDFORCE vs KWANGDONG FREECS LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | NS $3.28 at GG Bet | KDF $1.32 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 19, 2024 | 17:00 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
Kwangdong Freecs picked up two important victories against KT Rolster and OKSavingsBank BRION last week. They needed all three maps to defeat BRION and looked very questionable on Map 2, but Kwangdong were dominant on the first and third maps.
Nongshim RedForce have yet to taste victory this split, and according to the esports betting sites, they’re unlikely to get their name on the board on Wednesday. They had a shaky showing against FearX on the opening day and failed to accomplish much in their game against T1.
RedForce had their moments against T1 and held on relatively well. And while most of it had to do with T1’s sloppy plays, Nongshim showed they’re not afraid to fight.
Kwangdong Freecs are the better team, but they seem a bit inconsistent and won’t have side choice for this series. The favourites should win, but we like Nongshim RedForce with a map advantage.
Nongshim RedForce +1.5 maps
T1 vs DPLUS KIA LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | T1 $1.49 at GG Bet | Dplus $2.54 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 19, 2024 | 19:30 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
After sweeping Nongshim RedForce in their opening match of LoL Champions Korea 2024 Summer, T1 suffered their third head-to-head defeat against Gen.G this season. The game ended in two maps, but the score doesn’t tell the whole story.
Both maps were extremely close to ending in T1’s favour — especially the second map, where Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong was a couple of auto attacks away from closing out the game. That’s not to say Gen.G are weaker than T1, but rather that T1 are much closer to the Mid-Season Invitational 2024 champions than it might seem.
Dplus KIA have been doing well this split. They needed three maps to make it past Hanwha Life Esports and KT Rolster, which isn’t something to celebrate too much; however, they are in excellent form and look capable of causing problems for any team they face.
Dplus KIA are slowly creeping into the elite few LCK teams, and they’ll get there if they can keep up the pace. Although still weaker than T1, Dplus have shown great things last split and early into LCK 2024 Summer, which makes it easy to believe we’ll see a competitive series.
Over 2.5 maps
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KT ROLSTER vs KWANGDONG FREECS LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | KT $1.20 at GG Bet | KDF $4.28 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 13, 2024 | 17:00 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
KT Rolster really lived up to their name in LoL Champions Korea 2024 Spring. Their run through the season was a complete rollercoaster, ending in the first round of the playoffs with a 2-3 defeat against Dplus KIA.
Results aside, KT Rolster showed a lot of good things but were also extremely volatile. That worked in their favour, as KT displayed a very high ceiling — they just didn’t hit their highs at the right time.
Kwangdong Freecs were also anything but consistent last split, but not in a bad way. There were runs where they looked like they were the real deal, but Kwangdong struggled in some areas — especially with accumulating leads in the early game.
On a more positive note, Kwangdong Freecs are very efficient in closing out games, so they have the potential to compete if they can iron out their early game. But that is a big ‘if’, and even then, the Freecs might not have enough raw talent to hang with the top contenders.
There’s a reason esports betting sites have KT Rolster priced as such big favourites. They should be good enough to sweep this one.
KT Rolster -1.5 maps
OKSAVINGSBANK BRION vs DRX LoL BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | BRION $2.11 at GG Bet | DRX $1.70 at GG Bet |
| When: | June 13, 2024 | 19:30 KST |
| Watch Live: | Lolesports, Twitch |
DRX ended LCK 2024 Spring with just three wins from 18 series played. They produced a few good games, but the constant player-swapping didn’t help DRX find the needed stability to accomplish anything noteworthy.
For the summer split, DRX decided to keep their roster intact and made just one change by adding coach Oh “Raise” Ji-hwan at the end of May. Not adding players might seem like an odd move, but DRX have enough talent to perform better.
OKSavingsBank BRION managed just three wins last split and also decided to keep the lineup relatively untouched, adding just Ko “YoungJae” Yeong-jae as a new jungler. It is, however, highly likely that BRION will look to call up academy players throughout the season.
Similarly to DRX, BRION have enough talent to do well, but they don’t have a player that would lead the team to be more proactive. Perhaps YoungJae could be the one to take over that role, but we have to see it first.
Both teams are flawed, but DRX have at least made the necessary changes to address their weaknesses. OKSavingsBank BRION might’ve found their solution in YoungJae, but he doesn’t seem the type, so we’ll remain sceptical.
DRX to win
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]]>The BLAST Premier Spring Final will be the final S-Tier Counter-Strike tournament before the month-long player break, with the event set to take place from June 12 through June 16.
Meanwhile, two of the major League of Legends regional leagues will kick off this week, with the LCK and LCS starting their summer splits on June 12 and June 15, respectively.
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CS2: BLAST Premier Spring Final
Eight of the best CS2 teams will congregate in London, England, for the BLAST Premier Spring Final, with seven of the eight rosters ranked inside the top 10 in the ESL world rankings.
With a massive US$425,000 prize pool on the line and a spot at the BLAST Premier World Final up for grabs for the winner, it is expected that the gameplay will be top-tier throughout the four days.
Esports betting sites have FaZe Clan and Team Spirit marked as $4.00 equal favourites in the outright betting market, followed by Team Vitality ($4.50), Astralis ($7.00) and Natus Vincere ($7.50).
Check out our extensive BLAST Premier Spring Final betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK)
The Korean League of Legends summer split will kick off on June 12 and run through September 8.
Fresh off their Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) victory, Gen.G will enter the LCK Summer split as clear $2.00 favourites with bookmakers.
Check out our extensive LCK betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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League of Legends Championship Series (LCS)
On Sunday, June 16, a new era of the LCS will kick off in Los Angeles at the Riot Games Arena.
The North American League of Legends summer split will play fewer series than they did in the spring, and those series will be best-of-three matches.
Esports betting sites have Cloud9 marked as $3.50 favourites in the outright betting market, closely followed by Team Liquid ($4.00) and FlyQuest ($4.50).
Check out our extensive LCS betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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]]>Announced on January 4, 2024, the Hall of Legends aims to honour the most exceptional players in League’s history.
Faker’s induction is celebrated for his game-changing plays, numerous international and domestic trophies, and his enduring dedication to League of Legends.
“Faker is truly the most iconic and influential figure in League of Legends and esports history,” said John Needham, President of Esports at Riot Games.
“His name is synonymous with excellence in LoL Esports, and he has rightfully earned his place as our very first Hall of Legends inductee.”
4x World Champion
2x MSI Champion
10x LCK ChampionThe Unkillable Demon King takes his throne.
Welcome to the Hall of Legends, @Faker.Watch on June 14, 2024.@MercedesBenz | #HallOfLegends pic.twitter.com/Mzx9Z0oXtr
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) May 22, 2024
Faker’s selection involved a rigorous process where a panel of esports industry veterans and experts from every region evaluated candidates.
The South Korean star will be honored with a trophy and a custom Mercedes-AMG SL 63, his fourth car overall and second Mercedes-Benz.
To celebrate Faker’s induction, Riot Games is launching an in-game event featuring cosmetic items and a dedicated “art piece” that highlights his career milestones.
The event will include an event pass that allows players to earn cosmetics and explore pivotal moments in Faker’s career.
Additionally, leaks have revealed a new Ahri skin dedicated to him, and it’s speculated that the event will launch with patch 14.11, expected on May 29, 2024.
Faker and T1, his LCK team, will receive a percentage of the revenue from the sale of passes and bundles.
Faker’s career achievements are unparalleled: he boasts four World Championship titles, making him the oldest competitor to claim the Summoner’s Cup and the record holder for the most Worlds titles.
Additionally, he has 10 LCK trophies and two Mid-Season Invitational titles.
His contributions to LoL and esports have not only set a high standard for professional players but have also inspired millions globally.
This honour follows Faker’s 2018 induction into ESL’s Esports Hall of Fame, where he won the Special Community Award for his broad appeal and popularity.
Riot Games plans to make the Hall of Legends an annual celebration, continuing to honour the legacy of League of Legends and its greatest stars.
As fans celebrate Faker’s remarkable career, speculation grows about who w
ill be the next inductee into the Hall of Legends.
Riot Games intends to announce the next inductee around the same time next year, making it an anticipated yearly event in the esports calendar.
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]]>The 27-year-old has decided to undergo mandatory military service in his home country of Korea, marking the end of a distinguished decade-long career.
hello this is ssumday.
I'm going to retire from a professional gamer that's been over 10 years.
there is lot's of reason the main reason is that i felt it was my turn.to my fans.
i've been trying to be a proud player that you can brag about supporting ssumday and i've lived… pic.twitter.com/A0vycb8bdh— Ssumday (@Ssumday) May 8, 2024
Ssumday began his journey with KT Rolster in the LCK, where he spent a significant portion of his career, transitioning from the academy to the main squad in 2014.
After his stint with KT, he moved to North America to join Dignitas in 2017 before becoming a cornerstone of the 100 Thieves’ roster for four years.
During his time with 100 Thieves, Ssumday achieved notable success, including an LCS championship in 2021 and multiple appearances in split finals.
His contributions were pivotal to the team’s performance, earning him admiration from fans and peers alike.
Following a brief stint with Evil Geniuses in 2022, Ssumday returned to 100 Thieves for his final split before retirement.
Although the team struggled to replicate past success, Ssumday remained a beloved figure within the LCS community.
Prior to his retirement, Ssumday had transitioned into a content creator role for 100 Thieves, but he has now decided to step away from the League of Legends scene entirely.
He intends to complete his military service and explore opportunities in streaming or coaching upon his return.
Ssumday’s retirement announcement sparked an outpouring of support from the community, with many expressing gratitude for his contributions to the game.
Despite bidding farewell to competitive play, Ssumday’s legacy as a skilled and respected player will endure in the memories of fans and fellow players alike.
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]]>The series, marked by intense competition and strategic manoeuvres, ultimately saw Gen.G emerge victorious in a close-fought battle.
Despite undergoing significant roster changes during the off-season, with three new players joining the team, Gen.G showcased unwavering strength throughout the spring season.
Led by stalwarts Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon and Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan, they began and ended the season with remarkable resilience, cementing their status as a dominant force in the league.
T1, on the other hand, faced their fair share of challenges leading up to the finals.
From enduring DDoS attacks hindering their practice sessions to grappling with setbacks, including a loss to Hanwha Life in the playoffs, T1 displayed remarkable resilience to secure their spot in the grand final.
The grand final marked the fifth consecutive matchup between Gen.G and T1, with T1 facing their fourth consecutive loss to Gen.G in the championship showdown.
The series unfolded in a nail-biting fashion, with both teams trading blows in a best-of-five format.
Gen.G seized an early advantage with a bold strategy in Game 1, leveraging the Rumble-Corki pairing to dominate team fights and secure a crucial victory.
However, T1 swiftly countered in Game 2, capitalizing on stellar performances from Ryu “Keria” Min-seok and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong to turn the tide in their favour.
Game 3 saw T1 deliver a prime display of their prowess, with all laners operating at peak efficiency to overpower their opponents.
Despite their valiant efforts, Gen.G rallied back in Game 4, with Chovy’s Aurelion Sol spearheading a dominant mid-game performance to even the score.
In the decisive Game 5, Gen.G showcased their strategic versatility, employing an Annie Support pick to secure an early advantage and capitalizing on Kim “Kiin” Gi-in’s stellar performance on K’Sante to secure a decisive victory.
WOORI BANK 2024 #LCK SPRING CHAMPIONS: @GenG pic.twitter.com/BWWzz8RnUd
— LCK (@LCK) April 14, 2024
With this triumph, Gen.G secured their fourth consecutive LCK title and earned the coveted first seed from the LCK heading into the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
The grand final also set a new record for peak viewership in the LCK, with 2.6 million viewers tuning in to witness the thrilling clash between Gen.G and T1.
This remarkable milestone underscores the growing popularity and appeal of League of Legends esports in the region, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
As fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming MSI 2024 and other League esports events, the record-breaking viewership figures hint at continued growth and excitement within the esports community.
With the LPL and LEC Spring split finales on the horizon, followed by the highly anticipated MSI, the stage is set for an action-packed season of competitive League of Legends.
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]]>The Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu (also known as IEM Spring) event will kick off on April 8, with 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike teams taking their place in Chengdu, China.
Meanwhile, the European (LEC) and Korean (LCK) League of Legends leagues will conclude on Sunday, April 14.
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IEM Chengdu
IEM Chengdu will begin on Monday, April 8 and the grand final is set to be played April 14.
Of the 16 teams, five of them are ranked inside the top 10 in the world rankings, which should ensure that top-tier Counter-Strike will be played throughout.
Esports betting sites have FaZe Clan marked as the favourite at $3.25 ahead of MOUZ and G2 Esports, who sit on the second line of betting together at $4.50, to claim the IEM Chengdu title.
Check out our extensive League of Legends betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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League of Legends (LCK & LEC)
With the Mid-Season Invitational beginning on May 1 in Chengdu, China, the top LoL leagues will conclude their opening split of the 2024 season.
Gen.G will clash with either T1 or Hanwha Life Esports in the grand final of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) on April 14, while G2 Esports is already in the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) grand final, awaiting Team BDS, Team Vitality, or Fnatic to meet with them on Sunday, April 14.
Check out our extensive League of Legends betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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