by EsportBet.com brings you free Counter-Strike 2 predictions for IEM Chengdu (IEM Spring), covering eight matches of the group stage on Monday, April 8. Odds for each fixture come courtesy of BetOnline.
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30pm CST | G2 Esports @ -454.55 (-4.5) | 9z @ +300 (+4.5) | O/U 20.5 |
G2 Esports is one of a handful of teams that should expect to make the playoffs, and in doing so, the world number five should get their campaign off to a good start with a comprehensive win over 9z.
G2 Esports -4.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30pm CST | Team Liquid @ +110 (-2.5) | Heroic @ -151.52 (+2.5) | O/U 21.5 |
Team Liquid and Heroic will be one of the best matches of the opening round of the group stage, as Casper “cadiaN” Moller will take on his old side for the first time since making the move to Liquid. Expect a tight contest here.
Over 21.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm CST | FURIA @ -227.27 (-3.5) | Lynn Vision @ +162 (+3.5) | O/U 20.5 |
Lynn Vision got the better of FURIA in the opening stage of PGL Major Copenhagen in a best-of-one series and it is very hard to tip against the Chinese team here, who will be playing in their home country.
Lynn Vision to win
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm CST | MOUZ @ -333.33 (-5.5) | TYLOO @ +400 (+5.5) | O/U 19.5 |
There are 126 rankings between MOUZ and TYLOO going into this clash and that is why MOUZ is so short with Counter-Strike 2 betting sites. MOUZ should be kicking off their IEM Chengdu campaign with a good win.
MOUZ -5.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm CST | CLoud9 @ -500 (-4.5) | FlyQuest @ +333 (+4.5) | O/U 20.5 |
Although FlyQuest puts their eight-game win streak on the line at Cloud9 in their opening match of IEM Chengdu, the level of competition has been much easier than the challenge that Cloud9 presents. FlyQuest will be up against it here and are predicted to struggle.
Under 20.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30pm CST | Virtus.pro @ -714.29 (-5.5) | Wildcard @ +400 (+5.5) | O/U 19.5 |
Virtus.pro will be looking for some redemption at IEM Chengdu after suffering a controversial exit from the Copenhagen Major. Wildcard will have their work cut out for them against the methodical game plan of VP.
Virtus.pro -5.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30pm CST | Astralis @ -1666.67 (-7.5) | Steel Helmet @ +700 (+7.5) | N/A |
Monte have been replaced by Steel Helmet on the eve of the tournament and will face Astralis in the opening round. Astralis should be winning this best-of-one series comfortably.
Astralis -7.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:30pm CST | FaZe Clan @ -625 (-5.5) | Nemiga @ +225 (+5.5) | O/U 19.5 |
FaZe Clan may start this match against Nemiga as heavy favourites with esports betting sites, but the world number one is known for being slow starters. FaZe Clan should be winning but don’t be surprised if it is closer than expected.
