LPL Summer Playoffs 2023 Betting Preview: Odds & Predictions
After a thrilling LPL Summer Group Stage, it’s time for the LPL Summer Playoffs 2023. Competing for the grand prize of a direct seed to Worlds 2023, we’ll be diving into all of the esports betting opportunities in this LPL Summer Playoffs 2023 betting preview!
LPL Summer Playoffs 2023 Betting Preview – Format and Schedule
Starting out with a massive number of 17 teams in the Group Stage, only the top 10 teams from the LPL Summer Group Stage have earned their spot in the LPL Summer Playoffs 2023.
Taking place between 21st July and 5th August, teams have seeded into the final stage based on their placing in the LPL Summer Split – here’s how they ranked:
| Place | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bilibili Gaming | 15-1 |
| 2nd | JD Gaming | 14-2 |
| 3rd | LNG Esports | 12-4 |
| 4th | Top Esports | 12-4 |
| 5th | Oh My God | 11-5 |
| 6th | Weibo Gaming | 10-6 |
| 7th | Royal Never Give Up | 8-8 |
| 8th | EDward Gaming | 8-8 |
| 9th | Team WE | 7-9 |
| 10th | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 7-9 |
Determining the $500,000 prize pool and the direct seed to Worlds 2023, these Playoffs are split into two stages as outlined in our LPL betting guide:
- Phase One: King-of-the-Hill – two brackets, one with teams seeded 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th and one with teams 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th.
- Phase Two: Double-Elimination– 1st and 2nd joined by two other teams compete in BO5 double elimination matches.
Each match is an exciting League of Legends betting opportunity starting with the Upper Bracket Round 1 matches:
Upper Bracket Round 1 – 20/7/23
- EDward Gaming vs Team WE (11:00 CEST)
Upper Bracket Round 1 – 21/7/23
- Royal Never Give Up vs Ninjas in Pyjamas (11:00 CEST)
Providing esports betting odds for each match are many esports betting sites – for this particular betting preview we’ll be using Thunderpick. Learn more about Thunderpick in our very own Thunderpick review.
LPL Summer Playoffs 2023 Betting Preview
EDward Gaming vs Team WE
Starting things off, EDward Gaming and Team WE match up in a number of ways, most of which give EDward Gaming the advantage in this match.
Firstly, EDward Gaming are the higher ranked team at the LPL Summer Regular Season, placed eight. Meanwhile, ranked at 9th in the standings, Team WE have also suffered losses to EDward Gaming in their previous two encounters.
Considering these two factors, the LoL odds are strongly in favour of EDward Gaming to start off strong and make it to the next stage of the Upper Bracket and face Oh My God.
Also, in case you’ve forgotten, EDward Gaming were crowned World Champions back in 2021.
- Predictions: EDward Gaming (3-1) Team WE
- Odds: EDward Gaming Outright Win (1.40), Team WE Outright Win (2.70)
- Betting Site: Thunderpick
Royal Never Give Up vs Ninjas in Pyjamas
After acquiring Victory Five in 2021, Ninjas in Pyjamas is yet to find success in the LPL. However, placing tenth in the LPL Summer Regular Season is perhaps one of their best achievements.
Yet, the path ahead doesn’t look so easy considering their next opponent, Royal Never Give Up.
As the 7th seed from the Regular Season, RNG actually have a 1-2 record against Ninjas in Pyjamas. However, League of Legends betting sites are heavily favouring RNG thanks to their incredible experience at the top events in the world, most recently winning the MSI 2022 event.
After their likely win here, RNG would than go ahead to face Weibo Gaming.
- Predictions: Royal Never Give Up (3-0) Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Odds: Royal Never Give Up Outright Win (1.35), Ninjas in Pyjamas Outright Win (2.90)
- Betting Site: Thunderpick
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