G2 are simply on another level when it comes to CS:GO. They really play modern CS:GO and I don't know if all of us saw the finals , but Niko had a play when they were on ECO on Inferno and he simply went in all the smokes , found a gap , waited there for smoke to be gone and made almost 3 kill that won the round for them and M0nesy has godlike fingers because when he wants to dominate , he won't be touch.
For Heroic is still a great result as they were on 2 finals in the last 2 majors. One against Outsiders when their lost and now against G2 when they stood no chance to be honest.
What rdbase is more than true because even if they dropped Inferno yesterday in the grand finals , that was the map where Heroic dominated the entire tournament even if G2 didn't lose on it before. Now we can say for sure that G2 spent the best 600k$ on M0nesy and it seems it was the best transfer in modern CS:GO.
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February 13, 2023, 05:51:23 AM
February 13, 2023, 05:40:50 AM
G2 rocked Heroic in Katowice 2023 to take the crown!
JKS is the only player to win IEM in Katowice back to back. Last season with Faze clan and now with G2.
What an achievement for him since he is usually in the backround when it comes to Niko, Monesy and even Hunter but he proved he is up to running with those names in the last map ancient.
Hunter did take the MVP of the tournament this year.
https://www.hltv.org/news/35596/hunter-claims-iem-katowice-mvp-award
I was surprised to find out they only dropped one map all tournament and that was in this grand finals versus Heroic.
You can read about it all here:
https://www.hltv.org/news/35593/g2-lift-iem-katowice-trophy-undefeated
JKS is the only player to win IEM in Katowice back to back. Last season with Faze clan and now with G2.
What an achievement for him since he is usually in the backround when it comes to Niko, Monesy and even Hunter but he proved he is up to running with those names in the last map ancient.
Hunter did take the MVP of the tournament this year.
https://www.hltv.org/news/35596/hunter-claims-iem-katowice-mvp-award
I was surprised to find out they only dropped one map all tournament and that was in this grand finals versus Heroic.
You can read about it all here:
https://www.hltv.org/news/35593/g2-lift-iem-katowice-trophy-undefeated
February 12, 2023, 02:02:11 PM
Navi weaker then I thought unfortunately, they really wont be happy at that outcome. It wasnt a high confidence bet for me, in retrospect Heroic at 1.7x wasnt bad odds to take.
Right now G2 vs Heroic I've placed reasonable odds at 1.7 or higher that either team can win. G2 is stronger on Ancient so could easily take this, Heroic is stronger on Vertigo.
Right now G2 vs Heroic I've placed reasonable odds at 1.7 or higher that either team can win. G2 is stronger on Ancient so could easily take this, Heroic is stronger on Vertigo.
February 12, 2023, 11:59:03 AM
They took the first map but the odds for G2 hasn't moved much because this is a best of 5 finals.
They are looking like a team possessed at this point.
I can see a solid win for a great team they put together over a course of a year with all the pieces falling in their favor.
They are looking like a team possessed at this point.
I can see a solid win for a great team they put together over a course of a year with all the pieces falling in their favor.
February 11, 2023, 06:35:56 PM
Heroic vs G2 is actually a good matchup. Both teams have been performing consistently since the latter half of 2022. Also, both teams have players that are consistent in ratings and impact, it will just boil down on who has the bigger brains to devise a strat on how they'd play the map. I love G2's slow plays on T side no matter the map is, and Heroic's aggression on key map spots in order to gain the early round advantage. I think this will be a pretty interesting match overall, but G2 should get this given how well their form is.
The odds are already out for the IEM Katowice 2023 Finals between G2 and Heroic. It is very clear here that G2 is the clear favorite maybe because Monesy is peaking right now and with the leadership of Niko and Hooxi, he is performing even better in this tournament.
Since this is the best of 5 maps, leadership, and experience will be a big factor. I will not easily take out Heroic in this matchup. I am sure they will give G2 a good fight.
February 11, 2023, 05:07:25 PM
Watched a bit of the Navi vs Heroic match but it didn't look to good for them as they went down to 14-9 last I looked before switching back to a match I was already watching.
The real contest I was waiting for was the G2 vs Team Liquid one due to the fact they came back against Vitality when down 14-3 for map 1 yesterday and ended up winning it after that. That was an amazing comeback from Liquid.
But G2 just annihilated them today with a 2-0 and it wasn't even a contest.
Monesy alongside Niko are an unstoppable force in CS:GO no denying this.
And to think it is Monesy's second year with the eSports club and actually made his debut this tournament last season in Katowice.
Can't wait for the Grand Finals tomorrow between these two sides.
It should be an epic match to witness!
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/intel-extreme-masters-katowice-2023-63a2dc7fd0b611ff771fee9d
The real contest I was waiting for was the G2 vs Team Liquid one due to the fact they came back against Vitality when down 14-3 for map 1 yesterday and ended up winning it after that. That was an amazing comeback from Liquid.
But G2 just annihilated them today with a 2-0 and it wasn't even a contest.
Monesy alongside Niko are an unstoppable force in CS:GO no denying this.
And to think it is Monesy's second year with the eSports club and actually made his debut this tournament last season in Katowice.
Can't wait for the Grand Finals tomorrow between these two sides.
It should be an epic match to witness!
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/intel-extreme-masters-katowice-2023-63a2dc7fd0b611ff771fee9d
Heroic vs G2 is actually a good matchup. Both teams have been performing consistently since the latter half of 2022. Also, both teams have players that are consistent in ratings and impact, it will just boil down on who has the bigger brains to devise a strat on how they'd play the map. I love G2's slow plays on T side no matter the map is, and Heroic's aggression on key map spots in order to gain the early round advantage. I think this will be a pretty interesting match overall, but G2 should get this given how well their form is.
February 11, 2023, 03:42:21 PM
Watched a bit of the Navi vs Heroic match but it didn't look to good for them as they went down to 14-9 last I looked before switching back to a match I was already watching.
The real contest I was waiting for was the G2 vs Team Liquid one due to the fact they came back against Vitality when down 14-3 for map 1 yesterday and ended up winning it after that. That was an amazing comeback from Liquid.
But G2 just annihilated them today with a 2-0 and it wasn't even a contest.
Monesy alongside Niko are an unstoppable force in CS:GO no denying this.
And to think it is Monesy's second year with the eSports club and actually made his debut this tournament last season in Katowice.
Can't wait for the Grand Finals tomorrow between these two sides.
It should be an epic match to witness!
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/intel-extreme-masters-katowice-2023-63a2dc7fd0b611ff771fee9d
The real contest I was waiting for was the G2 vs Team Liquid one due to the fact they came back against Vitality when down 14-3 for map 1 yesterday and ended up winning it after that. That was an amazing comeback from Liquid.
But G2 just annihilated them today with a 2-0 and it wasn't even a contest.
Monesy alongside Niko are an unstoppable force in CS:GO no denying this.
And to think it is Monesy's second year with the eSports club and actually made his debut this tournament last season in Katowice.
Can't wait for the Grand Finals tomorrow between these two sides.
It should be an epic match to witness!
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/intel-extreme-masters-katowice-2023-63a2dc7fd0b611ff771fee9d
February 11, 2023, 10:15:04 AM
Rare chance to bet on Navi as underdogs right now. They are rightfully labelled as that due to recent Heroic strength but if we are talking long term Navi are surely 50/50 contender not a true underdog. The main consideration is their newest player fitting into NAvi, npl. Can he perform against tough competition or still learning to find his fit within the team, even a stand in can do well at times so I dont know but it makes this a justified risky bet.
Best bet in this contest is to expect 3 maps, pick a side maybe but imo it shouldn't be that one team wipes the other in only 2 maps. If that happens either team will be very upset that it occurred despite a 4 rank gap they are both capable of the win imo
Best bet in this contest is to expect 3 maps, pick a side maybe but imo it shouldn't be that one team wipes the other in only 2 maps. If that happens either team will be very upset that it occurred despite a 4 rank gap they are both capable of the win imo
Navi is giving a good fight on the first map, Inferno. They were down 8-2 but were able to pull 4 consecutive rounds. This will put NAVI in a good position in the second half as they will be CT. We all know that inferno is CT sided map so it is a big chance for NAVI to take the first map.
NAVI is still the underdog @ 2.50 on stake.com. A good chance to put some money on NAVI to take the first map.
February 11, 2023, 09:21:01 AM
Rare chance to bet on Navi as underdogs right now. They are rightfully labelled as that due to recent Heroic strength but if we are talking long term Navi are surely 50/50 contender not a true underdog. The main consideration is their newest player fitting into NAvi, npl. Can he perform against tough competition or still learning to find his fit within the team, even a stand in can do well at times so I dont know but it makes this a justified risky bet.
Best bet in this contest is to expect 3 maps, pick a side maybe but imo it shouldn't be that one team wipes the other in only 2 maps. If that happens either team will be very upset that it occurred despite a 4 rank gap they are both capable of the win imo
Best bet in this contest is to expect 3 maps, pick a side maybe but imo it shouldn't be that one team wipes the other in only 2 maps. If that happens either team will be very upset that it occurred despite a 4 rank gap they are both capable of the win imo
February 10, 2023, 05:51:19 PM
Just noticed something sad in the LOL tournament's news:
https://www.gamereactor.eu/fnatic-fail-to-make-lec-playoffs-for-the-first-time-in-its-history-1239753
https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1622682191573442561
It's sad news and it seems that the whole Fnatic organization is starting to pull out their teams in every e-sport. What are those that are remaining active without such bad news? So, for now, the two that I've seen are LOL and Dota 2. https://www.gamereactor.eu/fnatic-fail-to-make-lec-playoffs-for-the-first-time-in-its-history-1239753
https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1622682191573442561
Are they in crisis? They've been known as a team and organization that's been with high-tier players and always competitive alone for every tournament and game that they participate in. They even have those sponsorships from BMW and other known brands.
February 10, 2023, 06:53:12 AM
Bet on a League match just now but it lost and had a Dota2 match that is currently going on but that one is looking bleak too.
So just might stick to CS:GO for today as the IEM quarter finals are about to begin with Navi up against the Outsiders for the first match of the day then Team Vitality to face off against Team Liquid.
After today we will find out who goes on to the finals Sunday the 12th for the final day of the tournament.
Just noticed something sad in the LOL tournament's news:
https://www.gamereactor.eu/fnatic-fail-to-make-lec-playoffs-for-the-first-time-in-its-history-1239753
https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1622682191573442561
So just might stick to CS:GO for today as the IEM quarter finals are about to begin with Navi up against the Outsiders for the first match of the day then Team Vitality to face off against Team Liquid.
After today we will find out who goes on to the finals Sunday the 12th for the final day of the tournament.
Just noticed something sad in the LOL tournament's news:
https://www.gamereactor.eu/fnatic-fail-to-make-lec-playoffs-for-the-first-time-in-its-history-1239753
https://twitter.com/FNATIC/status/1622682191573442561
February 09, 2023, 06:56:44 PM
I was reading this topic from time to time and I see people mostly bet on CSGO. Those anyone bet on LoL? I'm following it pretty closely and would like to hear some other opinions about some games.
I bet mostly on DOTA and CS, but from time to time I see posts about LOL here. If you start posting your bets on LOL, some may follow your lead. I am not following LOL but I may start to bet on it if I see good odds. And if you post your bets here, I may tail your bets since I am not that knowledgeable about LOL teams.
February 09, 2023, 06:39:14 PM
...Speaking of PSG.LGD, they're not completely going there as their pos 3 have been rejected and got to face a visa issue so he'll be switched by a stand-in player, old eleven.
Not cool. We just started the season and here comes this visa issue again. Although we do not really know the exact reason and it might be valid. But Peru being not noisy when it comes to world politics just like Singapore, I expect that country to be less harsh when it comes to visa processing. And with the new rules on DPC penalties, it hurts already for PSG.LGD. Let's just hope that the next hosts in the coming majors and the TI itself are countries with a neutral stance and not noisy on world politics to avoid possible visa problems. I would agree with your evaluation of said teams and with Outsiders coming off the last major win in Road to Rio last season, the champions will be riding high off this and from what I have seen of them so far they haven't missed a step yet in this tournament.
Was hoping to place a bet on Navi early on today but then noticed these don't start until tomorrow later in the day.
Which is nice for a change so we can have some time to decide on what market is best to place those bets on.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
Yeah, the Playoffs will start on the weekend, which is good because we can watch it. Was hoping to place a bet on Navi early on today but then noticed these don't start until tomorrow later in the day.
Which is nice for a change so we can have some time to decide on what market is best to place those bets on.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
Navi vs Outsiders will be a tough matchup. Outsiders have fallen to the lower bracket, but they are pretty consistent in their team play. They will give NAVI a hard time. I am thinking of placing a bet on them.
The other match is Vitality vs Team Liquid. Vitality got this bagged already, I think.
Awesome video for this Intel Extreme Masters 2023 where you can see Virtus Pro in their old uniforms!
THE TRAITS OF HEROES - IEM Katowice 2023 Playoff Teaser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxHdV3AeyAM
I was reading this topic from time to time and I see people mostly bet on CSGO. Those anyone bet on LoL? I'm following it pretty closely and would like to hear some other opinions about some games.
There are alot of different topics discussed in this thread dedicated to eSports.So feel free to talk about anything especially League of Legends in this one if you so wish too.
Post up your betslips if you choose to so to start up a convo about the genre you want to talk about.
Welcome to the thread @JooBra !
February 09, 2023, 04:47:47 PM
I was reading this topic from time to time and I see people mostly bet on CSGO. Those anyone bet on LoL? I'm following it pretty closely and would like to hear some other opinions about some games.
February 09, 2023, 04:01:49 PM
...Speaking of PSG.LGD, they're not completely going there as their pos 3 have been rejected and got to face a visa issue so he'll be switched by a stand-in player, old eleven.
Not cool. We just started the season and here comes this visa issue again. Although we do not really know the exact reason and it might be valid. But Peru being not noisy when it comes to world politics just like Singapore, I expect that country to be less harsh when it comes to visa processing. And with the new rules on DPC penalties, it hurts already for PSG.LGD. Let's just hope that the next hosts in the coming majors and the TI itself are countries with a neutral stance and not noisy on world politics to avoid possible visa problems.
I just wish the PSG.LGD best of luck and still without their original pos 3 player, old eleven is a good player so we should see them having still a good end.
February 09, 2023, 12:30:54 PM
...Speaking of PSG.LGD, they're not completely going there as their pos 3 have been rejected and got to face a visa issue so he'll be switched by a stand-in player, old eleven.
Not cool. We just started the season and here comes this visa issue again. Although we do not really know the exact reason and it might be valid. But Peru being not noisy when it comes to world politics just like Singapore, I expect that country to be less harsh when it comes to visa processing. And with the new rules on DPC penalties, it hurts already for PSG.LGD. Let's just hope that the next hosts in the coming majors and the TI itself are countries with a neutral stance and not noisy on world politics to avoid possible visa problems.
There is nothing we can do about that. Hopefully, in the next Major or next big event in DOTA, it will be held in a more friendly country. It will really hurt teams that will have players that will have their DPC points deducted because of VISA issues.
I would agree with your evaluation of said teams and with Outsiders coming off the last major win in Road to Rio last season, the champions will be riding high off this and from what I have seen of them so far they haven't missed a step yet in this tournament.
Was hoping to place a bet on Navi early on today but then noticed these don't start until tomorrow later in the day.
Which is nice for a change so we can have some time to decide on what market is best to place those bets on.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
Was hoping to place a bet on Navi early on today but then noticed these don't start until tomorrow later in the day.
Which is nice for a change so we can have some time to decide on what market is best to place those bets on.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
Yeah, the Playoffs will start on the weekend, which is good because we can watch it.
Navi vs Outsiders will be a tough matchup. Outsiders have fallen to the lower bracket, but they are pretty consistent in their team play. They will give NAVI a hard time. I am thinking of placing a bet on them.
The other match is Vitality vs Team Liquid. Vitality got this bagged already, I think.
February 09, 2023, 07:19:21 AM
Disappointing performances from Faze and Fnatic as they just couldn't get on a hot streak like they did last year in this tournament.
The remaining teams for the groups are playing right now.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
Fnatic losing against Complexity was probably the biggest upset that day, but they'll probably lose against Outsiders in the lower final.The remaining teams for the groups are playing right now.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
And my leans for the playoffs are both on the slight favs NaVi @1.6 and Vitality @1.6 since the Rio major champs(Outsiders) significantly dropped their form and NaVi's results steadily improved with npl. Team Liquid showed some signs of life after beating Faze but I still think they'll lose against Vitality since their wins in the lower bracket are too close when the teams they're facing aren't in their best form.
Was hoping to place a bet on Navi early on today but then noticed these don't start until tomorrow later in the day.
Which is nice for a change so we can have some time to decide on what market is best to place those bets on.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
February 09, 2023, 06:22:40 AM
...Speaking of PSG.LGD, they're not completely going there as their pos 3 have been rejected and got to face a visa issue so he'll be switched by a stand-in player, old eleven.
Not cool. We just started the season and here comes this visa issue again. Although we do not really know the exact reason and it might be valid. But Peru being not noisy when it comes to world politics just like Singapore, I expect that country to be less harsh when it comes to visa processing. And with the new rules on DPC penalties, it hurts already for PSG.LGD. Let's just hope that the next hosts in the coming majors and the TI itself are countries with a neutral stance and not noisy on world politics to avoid possible visa problems.
February 08, 2023, 07:05:37 PM
Disappointing performances from Faze and Fnatic as they just couldn't get on a hot streak like they did last year in this tournament.
The remaining teams for the groups are playing right now.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
Fnatic losing against Complexity was probably the biggest upset that day, but they'll probably lose against Outsiders in the lower final.The remaining teams for the groups are playing right now.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/counter-strike/esl-cs-go/intel-extreme-masters/matches
And my leans for the playoffs are both on the slight favs NaVi @1.6 and Vitality @1.6 since the Rio major champs(Outsiders) significantly dropped their form and NaVi's results steadily improved with npl. Team Liquid showed some signs of life after beating Faze but I still think they'll lose against Vitality since their wins in the lower bracket are too close when the teams they're facing aren't in their best form.
February 08, 2023, 02:12:22 PM
Overall, 2 teams left for China.
It is a tiebreaker again in CN DPC for the 4th slot in Lima Major. It is between Xtreme and Ehome.
But before that, it is a tie breaker between PSG.LGD and Aster for #1. This is an exciting game as we saw yesterday. The games between LGD and Aster yesterday keeps going back and forth. The lead keeps changing and it could have gone either way. Just a single mistake can cost a game between these two and they are playing almost a perfect DOTA. Better bet on over 2.5 maps on this game since it will be most likely to get a full series.
PSG.LGD once again reigns supreme in the Chinese region. After Faith_bian's retirement and XinQ not renewing the contract followed by Ame's decision to take a break, I thought this team will struggle to secure a place at the top 4 and it is time for Team Aster and Xtreme Gaming to rule the region.
I began to wonder if EHOME is unofficially becoming a second or farm team for PSG.LGD after taking planet and shiro. Earlier they also allowed XinQ and NothingToSay to play for PSG.LGD for more than 2 years and counting for the latter. I don't know if it is cool to allow teams to have another secondary teams just like Xtreme has YBB and Aster has Aster.Aries.
If ever both teams qualifies to a major or to the International, only one team shall go with it. Speaking of PSG.LGD, they're not completely going there as their pos 3 have been rejected and got to face a visa issue so he'll be switched by a stand-in player, old eleven.
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