Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Asia RMR is set to kick off on Monday, November 11, with the first round of the double-elimination bracket. Check out our Counter-Strike betting picks for The MongolZ vs Alter Ego, DRILLAS vs Lynn Vision Gaming, Rare Atom vs GR Gaming, and TALON vs FlyQuest with esports odds courtesy of the best betting sites in South Korea.
THE MONGOLZ vs ALTER EGO CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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Best Odds: | MongolZ $1.09 at GG Bet | AE $6.68 at GG Bet |
When: | November 11, 2024 | 16:00 CST |
Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pgl) |
The MongolZ are the leading favourites to win the Asia-Pacific RMR and qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. So, it is easy to understand why the top Counter-Strike betting sites are giving the Mongolian side a 91.7% implied probability of winning the series.
The MongolZ have dominated the regional scene for the past two years and left a positive impression in some European tournaments. They placed second at Skyesports Championship 2024 in July and won Thunderpick World Championship 2024 earlier this month.
Alter Ego have shown some signs of life over the last two months. Still, besides beating lesser domestic opponents in the South-east Asian qualifiers, Gan-Erdene “dobu” Batbold and co. have done hardly enough to be considered a threat for The MongolZ.
The MongolZ -5.5 rounds
DRILLAS vs LYNN VISION GAMING CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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Best Odds: | DRILLAS $1.80 at GG Bet | LVG $1.95 at GG Bet |
When: | November 11, 2024 | 17:00 CST |
Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pgl) |
DRILLAS came together in August and have since managed a 59.1% win rate, competing only in second-division European tournaments. So, while they field some known names from the tier-one scene, DRILLAS are still unproven.
Lynn Vision Gaming are the fourth-highest-ranked team in Asia, with experience facing European squads. In September, they attended ESL Pro League Season 20 and CCT Season 2 European Series #12, and while both ended in early eliminations, Lynn Vision have some decent results against tougher opponents.
DRILLAS have a higher ceiling than the Chinese outfit, but they have yet to prove their worth and are not a good pick at this price in a best-of-one series.
Lynn Vision Gaming to win
RARE ATOM vs GR GAMING CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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Best Odds: | RA $1.45 at GG Bet | GR $2.64 at GG Bet |
When: | November 11, 2024 | 18:00 CST |
Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pgl) |
Rare Atom defeated GR Gaming in February, and the rematch should end no differently. Cai “Summer” Yulun and co. are not in the best shape ahead of the Shanghai Major 2024 RMR, with one win from their last five fixtures and defeats against Johnny Speeds, Endpoint, and Spirit Academy (twice).
But excluding their fixtures against European sides, Rare Atom are 7-3, and their only three losses over that stretch came against TYLOO. GR Gaming have managed the same record, with most of those victories coming against lesser opponents, including SayGGTeam, -72C, and Chinggis Warriors.
GR Gaming have not had a proper chance to be tested ahead of the RMR, and in games where they faced more challenging opponents, such as TYLOO, they fell apart. So, while Rare Atom can be a bit up and down, this is their game to lose.
Rare Atom -3.5 rounds
TALON vs FLYQUEST CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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Best Odds: | TALON $4.53 at GG Bet | FLY $1.18 at GG Bet |
When: | November 11, 2024 | 19:00 CST |
Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pgl) |
TALON looked good at Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Oceanic Qualifier in August, but they have not shown much since, with early exits from CCT Season 2 Europe Series #13 and Shuffle Masters #2. Moreover, Oceania’s no.7 have not played a match since September.
FlyQuest enter this match with more achievements under their belt, with back-to-back titles in October at ESL Challenger at DreamHack Atlanta 2024 and ESL Challenger League Season 48: Oceania. But, like TALON, they have been out of action for a while.
Both squads are a bit rusty, which does not help make a case for FlyQuest as heavy favourites. However, Christopher “dexter” Nong and co. have proven to be highly efficient in running over any regional opponents, and this match should be no exception.