This article is part of our DraftKings League of Legends series.
Games (EDT)
- 4:00 a.m: eStar vs. Bilibili Gaming
- 6:00 a.m: Team WE vs. Vici Gaming
eStar vs. BLG
Once again, Meteor isn't starting, which makes this an auto-fade for me. FenFen isn't the same type of player as cryin, but he has popped off in crucial scenarios and it's a good sign for this team. Wink and ShiauC seem to be the main focus on this team, and compared to BLG they should smash that lane because Wings can't handle the top LPL ADC players just yet. Bes13 for BLG isn't the same type of player as Meteor, and he is usually down by 25cs compared to the other jungler. eStar should be able to control bot lane for dragons and push to win from there.
Prediction: eStar 2-0
eStar Players to Target: FenFen ($8,000), Wink ($7,800), ShiauC ($5,600)
VG vs. WE
I had high hopes for VG coming into the summer, but after the game against RNG I have a lot of questions. VG are a type of team to shine against someone like WE because of how crazy WE drafts can be, their playstyle, and the inconsistency of their early game. WE are really good at team fights and fighting late game. This is a team that will force you to fight when they are behind, and this has worked against EDG and IG in Game 1. The problem with WE is they love to get caught out before dragon or rift herald spawns up in their
Games (EDT)
- 4:00 a.m: eStar vs. Bilibili Gaming
- 6:00 a.m: Team WE vs. Vici Gaming
eStar vs. BLG
Once again, Meteor isn't starting, which makes this an auto-fade for me. FenFen isn't the same type of player as cryin, but he has popped off in crucial scenarios and it's a good sign for this team. Wink and ShiauC seem to be the main focus on this team, and compared to BLG they should smash that lane because Wings can't handle the top LPL ADC players just yet. Bes13 for BLG isn't the same type of player as Meteor, and he is usually down by 25cs compared to the other jungler. eStar should be able to control bot lane for dragons and push to win from there.
Prediction: eStar 2-0
eStar Players to Target: FenFen ($8,000), Wink ($7,800), ShiauC ($5,600)
VG vs. WE
I had high hopes for VG coming into the summer, but after the game against RNG I have a lot of questions. VG are a type of team to shine against someone like WE because of how crazy WE drafts can be, their playstyle, and the inconsistency of their early game. WE are really good at team fights and fighting late game. This is a team that will force you to fight when they are behind, and this has worked against EDG and IG in Game 1. The problem with WE is they love to get caught out before dragon or rift herald spawns up in their early game. Beishang still looks rusty and Teacherma's champion pool still hasn't been targeted during the pick and bans. This is easily exploitable, especially for a coach like KKoma, who should set his team up for success in the early and mitigate Teacherma from helping their bot lane. WE are rightfully the favorites, as they have looked good, but the upside on VG is there if they win early and win the draft.
Prediction: VG 2-1
VG Players to Target: iBoy ($7,200), Forge ($6,800), Cube ($5,800)
WE Players to Target: Jiumeng ($7,600), Teacherma ($7,400), Beishang ($7,000)
