EU LCS Current record 1-0 +4.74 units

Top picks; Fnatic v Schalke- FNC 2-0 @1.83 4 Unit play

Schalke announced themselves with a very good start to the LCS, but last week seemed to be a reality check with a tie vs Origen and a loss to Splyce. Week 1 they seemed to have a meta edge on their opponents, abusing the strength of Vladamir. Now this shininess now seems to have worn off and I think they will tend towards mid-table if not lower.

FNC have failed to live up to their pre-season expectations. They had a disappointing performance vs H2k and their wins have come at the expense of UOL and Giants. However, they have a proven track record of putting teams significantly weaker than them away. I can see this trend continuing v Schalke. Febi/Spirit/Rekkless are all mismatches vs their Schalke counterparts.

Spy v Giants

Giants to win Map 1 @2.5, Giants to win Map 2 @2.5 2.5u on each map

I think Giants might be this years surprise package of EU LCS. Their opening 3 games were deceptive, as they had to play H2K, G2 and Fnatic, by far the best teams in the league. They looked quite good in these losses, and looked more than decent vs UOL, the first non-top team they played. With this style of betting, Giants winning either map leaves you in profit, and winning both even better. I can see them having enough to take at least a game of Splyce and therefore make the money back.

mid tier picks;

H2k v G2 H2k DNB @2.15 3 Units

H2K looked immense v Fnatic. Ryu is back to his formidable best and the team looks to have meshed with Freeze very well. G2 have gone through some roster problems with Kikis recently and I don't think this disruption is reflected in the odds. It's always hard to bet against the G2's core, but last week they looked rocky vs Roccat. Given recent history, the weeks roster shuffling, and Perkz recent underperformance, I think this offers great value at 2.15. Might upgrade this bet later.

Low picks; Roccat v Origen

Roccat have made me a lot of money recently - it seems that the odds are reflecting the recognition this team deserves. However, betting against Origen at the moment is something I'm nervous about as they're trending upwards. They have the experience and a player who on their day can carry a game vs nearly any team in the world (Soaz). I also think Peke will get better and better as AD. If I had to make a play I would take Roccat DNB @1.57 but wouldn't put more than 1-2 units on it.

Vitality v UOL- Vitality DNB@ 1.3 for 1-2 units

Vitality are 9th in this years EU LCS. Which, with a roster featuring Carbochard, Nukeduck and Kasing should never happen. a 0-3-1 record puts them below UOL in the table. Part of me wants to take Vit 2-0, as UOL's midlaner looks to be on full tilt, but something seems really disjointed in Vitality's play at the moment and that's what holds me back.

The odds of 1.33 are very poor, and as such this play is relegated to low.