by ESB’s free Counter-Strike: Global Offensive betting picks for Tuesday, May 17, focus on two ESL Challenger League Season 41 bouts in the European and North American divisions. Here are our picks for SAW vs AGO and ATK vs paiN Gaming, with top esports betting odds courtesy of BetOnline.
SAW vs AGO CS:GO BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | SAW -136.99 at BetOnline | AGO +103 at BetOnline |
| When: | May 17, 2022 | 19:00 CEST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/esl_csgo) |
SAW and AGO will meet in the first round of Group C at ESL Challenger League Season 41 Europe for the first time. SAW enter the match as -136.99 with esports betting sites, while AGO are priced as +103 underdogs, suggesting we are in for a close match that should favour the Portuguese squad.
A lot would confirm that, mainly SAW’s solid form and their achievements over the last month. Most notably, SAW came close to qualifying for 2022 PGL Major Antwerp but finished the European RMR in ninth place, with defeats against BIG, forZe, and Outsiders.
Since then, SAW have played just six official games, and even though they have won all but one, SAW haven’t faced any tough opponents. On the other side, AGO hold a 3-5 record from their last eight outings, which is far from great, but they had to face much tougher opponents, so we wouldn’t overreact to their lack of wins.
SAW seem like they’re better prepared, but this is a very winnable match for AGO. Admittedly, they are not the most consistent, but there is little to suggest that the Poles don’t possess the quality to come out ahead.
AGO to win
ATK vs PAIN GAMING CS:GO BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | ATK +137 at BetOnline | paiN -188.68 at BetOnline |
| When: | May 17, 2022 | 17:00 PDT |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/esl_csgo) |
ATK and paiN Gaming last met at the start of May, when paiN Gaming won 16-14, adding to their success from early April when the Brazilian squad won 2-0 during the North American BLAST Premier qualifiers.
Even though ATK looked better in the rematch just over a week ago, it’s tough to find a good reason to side with the outsiders. They have achieved some solid results lately, but not enough to suggest that they can defeat paiN.
The Brazilians have lost just one of their last nine outings, which is impressive. Moreover, they won BLAST Premier Spring American Showdown, where paiN defeated Team Liquid, MiBR, FURIA, and GODSENT – all teams ranked inside the top-27 on the global ladder.
If ATK win, it will be a massive upset, but we wouldn’t count on it. PaiN should get it done with plenty to spare.
