PlayingDucks vs. 5UpJungz Preview & Prediction - Free Dota 2 Betting Picks 7/16

PlayingDucks and 5UpJungz will face each other in the group stage match of the ESL Meisterschaft 2020 Season 1 Dota 2 tournament. The twelve teams make up two groups of six teams each. The top team from each group advances to the semifinals, while the next two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals. The first-placed team receives €10,000 in prize money.

PlayingDucks is 3-0-5 in the ESL Meisterschaft 2020 Season 1 with all of its victories against Abfahrt. This is not impressive as Abfahrt is the worst team in the group stage, having lost all eight of their matches. PlayingDucks’ performance (or lack thereof) stems mostly from the team’s inability to have a strong laning phase. The early loss of momentum continues into the mid-game and PlayingDucks is often playing catch-up against its opponents.

5UpJungz has a German Dota 2 roster but also includes one player each from The Netherlands and Russia. The team is third in the group after a 4-2-2 score. Its losses have come against Recast Gaming, the group toppers.

Pick: 5UpJungz Handicap -0.5 Games (-193 @ Pinnacle)

PlayingDucks has not shown any significant progress in its performance. Meanwhile, 5UpJungz is a top three team in the group and has had dominant early-game aggression. I am taking 5UpJungz to win this match.