Alright, let’s dive into this week’s esports matches and talk about some juicy underdog bets that could pay off big. I’ve been digging through recent team performances, roster changes, and meta shifts to pinpoint a few squads that bookies might be sleeping on. Here’s my breakdown of three underdog picks worth considering for this week’s action.
First up, let’s look at the Dota 2 scene. There’s a match in the ESL One qualifiers where Team Spirit is facing off against a lesser-known squad, Azure Ray. Spirit’s been dominant lately, but Azure Ray’s been quietly grinding in smaller tournaments, and their new midlaner, Somnus, is starting to click with the team. Spirit’s favored at -300, but Azure Ray’s got a real shot at +220. Their aggressive early-game style could catch Spirit off-guard, especially if they ban out Spirit’s comfort picks like Invoker or Ember Spirit. I’d put a small bet on Azure Ray to take at least one map, maybe even the series if you’re feeling bold.
Switching gears to CS2, there’s a banger in the IEM Katowice qualifiers between FaZe Clan and M80. FaZe is obviously the heavyweight, sitting at -250, but M80’s been putting in work on the NA circuit. Their AWPer, Lake, has been popping off, and their recent matches show they’re not afraid to take fights against tier-one teams. At +190, M80 could be a steal, especially on maps like Inferno or Ancient, where their structured playstyle shines. FaZe has been shaky on rotations lately, so if M80 can exploit that, we might see an upset. I’m eyeing a bet on M80 to cover the +1.5 map spread.
Finally, in the League of Legends LEC, keep an eye on SK Gaming versus Fnatic. Fnatic’s the crowd favorite at -200, but SK’s been flying under the radar with their new jungler, Isma. He’s been setting up ganks like a machine, and their botlane’s starting to gel. SK’s sitting at +160, and I think they’ve got a decent chance to steal this one, especially if they can snowball early with picks like Lee Sin or Caitlyn. Fnatic’s top side has been inconsistent, so SK could punish that. A moneyline bet on SK feels like good value here.
Before you throw money down, check recent VODs and patch notes—meta shifts can flip these matches fast. Also, don’t go all-in on underdogs; I usually split my bankroll 70/30 between favorites and these high-risk plays. Anyone else got some spicy underdog picks for this week? I’m curious what you’re betting on in these qualifiers.
First up, let’s look at the Dota 2 scene. There’s a match in the ESL One qualifiers where Team Spirit is facing off against a lesser-known squad, Azure Ray. Spirit’s been dominant lately, but Azure Ray’s been quietly grinding in smaller tournaments, and their new midlaner, Somnus, is starting to click with the team. Spirit’s favored at -300, but Azure Ray’s got a real shot at +220. Their aggressive early-game style could catch Spirit off-guard, especially if they ban out Spirit’s comfort picks like Invoker or Ember Spirit. I’d put a small bet on Azure Ray to take at least one map, maybe even the series if you’re feeling bold.
Switching gears to CS2, there’s a banger in the IEM Katowice qualifiers between FaZe Clan and M80. FaZe is obviously the heavyweight, sitting at -250, but M80’s been putting in work on the NA circuit. Their AWPer, Lake, has been popping off, and their recent matches show they’re not afraid to take fights against tier-one teams. At +190, M80 could be a steal, especially on maps like Inferno or Ancient, where their structured playstyle shines. FaZe has been shaky on rotations lately, so if M80 can exploit that, we might see an upset. I’m eyeing a bet on M80 to cover the +1.5 map spread.
Finally, in the League of Legends LEC, keep an eye on SK Gaming versus Fnatic. Fnatic’s the crowd favorite at -200, but SK’s been flying under the radar with their new jungler, Isma. He’s been setting up ganks like a machine, and their botlane’s starting to gel. SK’s sitting at +160, and I think they’ve got a decent chance to steal this one, especially if they can snowball early with picks like Lee Sin or Caitlyn. Fnatic’s top side has been inconsistent, so SK could punish that. A moneyline bet on SK feels like good value here.
Before you throw money down, check recent VODs and patch notes—meta shifts can flip these matches fast. Also, don’t go all-in on underdogs; I usually split my bankroll 70/30 between favorites and these high-risk plays. Anyone else got some spicy underdog picks for this week? I’m curious what you’re betting on in these qualifiers.