The World Championships are finally here! The best in the world have made the pilgrimage to North America to begin the grueling run to crowning the best in the world. We begin with the Play-In Stage, taking place in Mexico City and will span the next five days. Four teams of the twelve enter Mexico City will move on, so who makes the cut? Let’s dive in and find out! 

 

League of Legends World Championships 

September 30th, 2022

 

(-165) Detonation FocusMe v Chiefs (+120)

(-250) Evil Geniuses v Beyond Gaming (+174)

(-800) DRX v Saigon Buffalo (+445)

Fantasy Value Breakdown

Game #1: Detonation FocusMe v Chiefs 

Game Breakdown: DFM looked terrible yesterday but I expect a bit of a bounce back here. Yutapon (ADC) has a long pedigree with the Japanese Region and is a consistent carry for them to rely on. On the opposite side of the lane, Chiefs have Raes, who spent some time with a lackluster stunt with Immortals. OCE has really suffered from Riot not supporting their region, much of their top talent has left. 

Favorite Picks: Yutapon (DFM: $11,400/$7,600), Evi (DRM: $6,400), Detonation FocusMe ($5,000)

Value Picks: Arthur (CHF: $6,400), Raes (CHF: $7,200)

Cann’s Match Pick: Detonation FocusMe  

Game #2: Evil Geniuses v Beyond Gaming

Game Breakdown: The Evil Geniuses have to win this game. There really is no other option here. They missed the opportunity to set the tone against a weakened FNC on Thursday, so a big bounce back is needed. I expect this game to be decided through jojopyun and Impact in the side lanes, where their individual skill should shine through. 

Favorite Picks: jojopyun (EG: $11,100/$7,400), Impact (EG: $6,600), Inspired (EG: $7,000)

Value Picks: Wako (BYG: $7,000), Kino (BYG: $5,000)

Cann’s Match Pick: Evil Geniuses  

Game #3: DRX v Saigon Buffalo

Game Breakdown: DRX set the tone for their play-in group by dismantling the reigning MSI champions. You cannot take this team lightly, especially if they can navigate the draft in a way to get Deft on a late-game, high-damage champion. SGB did a great job working back from an early deficit in their match on Thursday, but playing DRX does not allow mistakes to take place. It’ll get messy but look for DRX to eventually stabilize and win late. 

Favorite Picks: Deft (DRX: $12,000/$8,000), Zeka (DRX: $11,700/$7,800), Pyosik (DRX: $7,000)

Value Picks: Hasmed (SGB: $5,400), Shogun (SGB: $6,600)

Cann’s Match Pick: DRX  

 

Cann’s Example Lineup

DraftKings Classic - $50,000 Salary Cap

 

Captain (x1.5): Deft (DRX: $12,000)

Alternate: jojopyun (EG: $11,100)

Top: Evi (DRM: $6,400)

Alternate: Impact (EG: $)

Jungle:  Inspired (EG: $7,000)

Alternate: Arthur (CHF: $6,400)

Mid: Zeka (DRX: $7,800)

ADC: Raes (CHF: $7,200)

Support: Aladoric (CHF: $5,200)

Team: Beyond Gaming ($4,400)

 


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