Online Wagering for eSports: Counter-Strike #HomesteadMatch, May 20th Battles
Get ready, esports fans! The 5th week of the 2020 #HomeSweetHome tournament's action kicks off on Tuesday, May 19. And with the excitement building, let's take a look at the excitement on Wednesday, May 20 and which teams are offering the best betting value against their Counter Strike odds. Let's jump right in, ya filthy animals!
Counter Strike #HomeSweetHome May 20th Matches
Team Secret (1.64) vs. Apeks (2.17)
After reaching the grand final of Week 4 and taking a hard 2:0 loss to Complexity, Team Secret is still a force to be reckoned with. They've won three out of their last five games and seven out of their last ten. Over the last year, they've bagged 55% of their encounters - winning 22 out of 40 matches.
On the opposite side, Apeks is struggling, having lost three straight games and four of their last five outings. They've managed to win only three of their last ten games while winning 48% of their matches in the past year.
Prediction
While these two teams haven't crossed paths before, based on their recent play, it's tough not to back Team Secret. Two of their last three losses were nothing short of embarrassing, losing 19:6 against FATE and 16:5 against Japaleno. Don't waste time overthinking this one; Team Secret is the pick to win and do so handily.
Pick: Team Secret
- Date: Wednesday, May 20 at 3:50 PM ET
Team Spirit (1.28) vs. AVEZ (3.43)
Team Spirit proves their elite status by winning five straight and nine out of their last ten matches. They've dominated their opponents, having won three shutouts in their last five games, and over the last year, they've stacked up 99 victories out of their 150 matches (66%).
AVEZ's performance is inconsistent; they've lost three games in a row but won their previous two matches, including a surprisingly good 16:11 win over Week 4 runner-up Team Secret. They've split their last ten games, recording victory in 29 out of their last 61 matches over the past year (48%).
Prediction
Though these two squads haven't met before, their recent form and the odds favor Team Spirit. After claiming the ESL One: Road to Rio Championship with a 2:0 shutout victory over Winstrike, it's tough to imagine them dropping this match to AVEZ, who may struggle to compete with a top-tier squad like Team Spirit.
Pick: Team Spirit
- Date: Wednesday, May 20 at 5:20 PM ET
Flush your deposits down to the bookies and show 'em who's boss in the world of Counter-Strike! Good luck, esports fanatics!
During the #HomeSweetHome tournament on May 20th, sports-betting enthusiasts might find value in the CS:GO match between Team Secret and Apeks. Despite a recent loss, Team Secret, with a solid track record, could offer a good betting option, having won seven out of their last ten games. On the other hand, Apeks' struggling performance with four losses in their last five outings might make them a less attractive pick.
Moreover, in another CS:GO match on the same day, sports-betting could also be interested in the encounter between Team Spirit and AVEZ. With Team Spirit's domineering recent form and a staggering 66% win rate over the past year, they could provide a strong betting opportunity against AVEZ, despite their recent wins and inconsistent performance.
