The group stage of the BTS Pro Series: Americas is about to end soon and the pressure is building. There are two unbeaten teams at the top and they seem poised to finish first and second. There is still room for one final twist, though, and today's matches will be vital for the standings.
My Evil Geniuses vs. CR4ZY betting preview is focused on the most entertaining clash on Sunday. Mirethmusic 4 4 3 12. Two of the best teams in the group will fight each other and I share my analysis of their chances to win.
You can also find the latest odds here, as well as my prediction and a free betting pick.
- Evil Geniuses to win; -227
- CR4ZY to win; +175
- Evil Geniuses (-1.5) ; +129
- CR4ZY (+1.5); -167
- Under 2.5; -154
- Over 2.5; +120
Match Evil Geniuses - CR4ZY. ESL One - Birmingham Online: North/South America 2020. Thursday, May 28th 21:50 PM. Dota 2 match between Evil Geniuses vs CR4ZY, at ESL One Los Angeles 2020 (North America) Group Stage tournament: odds, score, teams winrates and CR4ZY –. EG Roster: Arteezy, Abed, iceiceice, Cr1t, Fly. © 2013-2020 ggscore.com. is operated by CASTIGAT INVESTMENTS LTD. 79 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Protopapas Building.
The Evil Geniuses vs. CR4ZY odds you see can be found BetOnline, one of the top betting sites for Dota 2 and esports in general. I've added only the main markets here, but the bookmaker offers more than 40 options in total.
The performance of Evil Geniuses so far has been inconsistent. The team started with three wins in a row and then lost two consecutive games. The spot in the next round was guaranteed by the victory against business associates yesterday, but EG might miss on a good seed for the playoffs.
Eg Vs Cr4zy Dota 2
Both Quincy Crew and CR4ZY are in a better position at this point and the only way to fight for the top two spots in the group is to win today. That's why I expect to see the best version of Evil Geniuses turn up for this match.
CR4ZY Analysis
The leader in the group has won all four matches so far and can seal a top 2 finish with a victory on Sunday. It must be mentioned that two of CR4ZY's wins so far were tough encounters that went all the way, so it hasn't been completely smooth sailing.
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On top of that, none of the opponents the squad faced up to this point can compare to Evil Geniuses. I believe that we will see how good CR4ZY really is today.
- Over 2.5; +120
I expect to see a victory by Evil Geniuses on Sunday, as the team is better and has managed to recover from the slump. And yet, my prediction is for a close match that won't be decided after the first two rounds.
The odds of +120 for over 2.5 total maps here are simply too high to resist and that's my final Evil Geniuses vs. CR4ZY betting pick.
I have more recommended bets for Sunday, so make sure to take a look at my best esports betting tips post.
Syed 'SumaiL' Hassan finds himself in a position he's become familiar with. After less than six months with OG, the star player is once again without a team.
The fearsome mid laner was unceremoniously cut from the organization after just six months. Though OG has one of the most star-studded rosters in Dota 2 history, the team posted generally underwhelming results. The team debuted in impressive fashion by sprinting through the crowded European qualifiers of the ESL One Los Angeles Major, but fell off from there.
Now teamless once again, it's anyone's guess as to what happens to him. What's certain is that some Dota 2 teams are set for a big improvement if they can acquire SumaiL's services.
Why was SumaiL released by OG?
It's unclear what exactly led to SumaiL's removal from the OG roster, with the organization offering no explanation beyond the fact that Sebastian 'Ceb' Debs is coming out of retirement to take his place. His removal could be due to logistical difficulties brought about by travel restrictions, struggles transitioning to a carry role, or interpersonal issues between SumaiL and his teammates.
Match Evil Geniuses - CR4ZY. ESL One - Birmingham Online: North/South America 2020. Thursday, May 28th 21:50 PM. Dota 2 match between Evil Geniuses vs CR4ZY, at ESL One Los Angeles 2020 (North America) Group Stage tournament: odds, score, teams winrates and CR4ZY –. EG Roster: Arteezy, Abed, iceiceice, Cr1t, Fly. © 2013-2020 ggscore.com. is operated by CASTIGAT INVESTMENTS LTD. 79 Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Protopapas Building.
The Evil Geniuses vs. CR4ZY odds you see can be found BetOnline, one of the top betting sites for Dota 2 and esports in general. I've added only the main markets here, but the bookmaker offers more than 40 options in total.
The performance of Evil Geniuses so far has been inconsistent. The team started with three wins in a row and then lost two consecutive games. The spot in the next round was guaranteed by the victory against business associates yesterday, but EG might miss on a good seed for the playoffs.
Eg Vs Cr4zy Dota 2
Both Quincy Crew and CR4ZY are in a better position at this point and the only way to fight for the top two spots in the group is to win today. That's why I expect to see the best version of Evil Geniuses turn up for this match.
CR4ZY Analysis
The leader in the group has won all four matches so far and can seal a top 2 finish with a victory on Sunday. It must be mentioned that two of CR4ZY's wins so far were tough encounters that went all the way, so it hasn't been completely smooth sailing.
Egcrystal
On top of that, none of the opponents the squad faced up to this point can compare to Evil Geniuses. I believe that we will see how good CR4ZY really is today.
- Over 2.5; +120
I expect to see a victory by Evil Geniuses on Sunday, as the team is better and has managed to recover from the slump. And yet, my prediction is for a close match that won't be decided after the first two rounds.
The odds of +120 for over 2.5 total maps here are simply too high to resist and that's my final Evil Geniuses vs. CR4ZY betting pick.
I have more recommended bets for Sunday, so make sure to take a look at my best esports betting tips post.
Syed 'SumaiL' Hassan finds himself in a position he's become familiar with. After less than six months with OG, the star player is once again without a team.
The fearsome mid laner was unceremoniously cut from the organization after just six months. Though OG has one of the most star-studded rosters in Dota 2 history, the team posted generally underwhelming results. The team debuted in impressive fashion by sprinting through the crowded European qualifiers of the ESL One Los Angeles Major, but fell off from there.
Now teamless once again, it's anyone's guess as to what happens to him. What's certain is that some Dota 2 teams are set for a big improvement if they can acquire SumaiL's services.
Why was SumaiL released by OG?
It's unclear what exactly led to SumaiL's removal from the OG roster, with the organization offering no explanation beyond the fact that Sebastian 'Ceb' Debs is coming out of retirement to take his place. His removal could be due to logistical difficulties brought about by travel restrictions, struggles transitioning to a carry role, or interpersonal issues between SumaiL and his teammates.
With SumaiL gone, OG's Dota 2 roster looks like this:
- Yeik 'MidOne' Nai Zheng
- Topias Miikka 'Topson' Taavitsainen
- Sébastien 'Ceb' Debs
- Martin 'Saksa' Sazdov
- Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein
One thing is for certain, though. SumaiL isn't done with pro Dota 2 yet.
Bootcamp mood 😊#DreamOGpic.twitter.com/2Jvw6zAMs9
— OG (@OGesports) July 27, 2020At just 21 years old, he should have at least a few more years in him. There are very few teams that wouldn't benefit from adding him as either a mid laner or a carry, which begs the question, what team will SumaiL be playing with next?
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Could SumaiL reunite with Evil Geniuses?
Evil Geniuses made the bold decision to put together a roster with players from four different regions for the 2019-2020 Dota Pro Circuit season, with SumaiL being among the sacrifices which made that maneuver possible. Though the squad looked strong early on in the season, it hasn't actually competed as a full unit since March due to international travel restrictions.
Abed 'Abed' Azel L. Yusop is one of the players most affected. The mid laner has been largely inactive while at home in the Philippines, playing in just one event as a substitute for TNC Predator. Evil Geniuses has been leaning on North American journeyman Eric 'Ryoya' Dong as a substitute. Results were initially strong, but the team has since lost momentum.
A devious ult combo from RTZ and Ryoya secure the win for @EvilGeniuses against cr4zy!
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Though Ryoya has proven himself as a good fit for Evil Geniuses, there are few that would disagree with SumaiL being a straight upgrade in the mid lane. Coupled with the fact that he'd be reuniting with most of the successful 2018-2019 EG roster, the team would likely be able to coast through the competition in North America.
The trouble is that SumaiL wasn't removed from Evil Geniuses for no reason. The team opted to drop him after four years with some reasoning behind th emove, even if it isn't publicly known. The math has certainly changed since September in a way that could make the organization give him a second look, but if former teammates Andreas Franck 'Cr1t-' Nielsen, Tal 'Fly' Aizik, and Artour 'Arteezy' Babaev aren't keen on bringing him back, that will close the door on any sort of reunion talk.
It's no secret that successful teams are willing and able to put interpersonal issues aside if they are finding success on the server. Because of that, SumaiL returning to Evil Geniuses could very well happen.
There are many possible Dota 2 teams for SumaiL
There's no shortage of potential landing spots for SumaiL in North America.
The most logical spot might be CR4ZY. The North American squad helmed by SumaiL's former teammate Kurtis 'Aui_2000' Ling has generally performed well throughout the year, but has an empty spot on its roster in the carry position. SumaiL could likely walk into that team and have an immediate impact.
Another former teammate he could reunite with is Clinton 'Fear' Loomis. Fear currently plays for business associates, which hasn't had a dedicated mid laner since April. It's been getting by with Jacky 'EternaLEnVy' Mao as a mid laner, but EE's at his best as a carry and has never been an especially dominant mid. business associates could hit the next level with the addition of SumaiL.
Though SumaiL has butted heads with former teammates such as Peter 'ppd' Dager and has been rumored to have issues with other teammates, he's had nothing but kind words to say regarding Fear.
Another possibility would be forming an all-new team. Surrounding the announcement of the upcoming regional leagues, a number of multi-game organizations entered into Dota 2 including Cloud9, CR4ZY, and Infinity Esports. That suggests that esports organizations are fans of this new format, and while many have actually stepped back from Dota 2 in the last few months, things could pick back up when plans for the leagues become more concrete.
SumaiL is the kind of player to build a team around long-term and North America is fertile territory for a large esports organization to take over. Evil Geniuses is the only big-name brand working in the region and there's nothing stopping an organization like 100 Thieves or Immortals signing almost anyone they want in the region.
Surprisingly, one of the few landing spots that is basically out of the question is Quincy Crew. While SumaiL actually had a brief stint on the team, he'd have to get the team to either drop dedicated mid laner Quinn 'CCnC' Callahan or SumaiL's own brother, Yawar 'YawaR' Hassan, while the team is riding a hot streak. Fans have long been intrigued over the idea of SumaiL partnering up with his brother, but now doesn't seem to be the right time for that.
Regional leagues are likely to kick off in September or October 2020. Once those approach, expect SumaiL to find his landing spot.
