Good to see you on EGamersWorld. In between DreamLeague S19 we discuss Western Europe's second division and today we have a betting tip for Team Secret vs D2 Hustlers on the first day of the second week of the tournament.
While the main focus is on the $1,000,000 tournament, the battles are heating up in Western Europe. We take a look at what's going on in the second round, and give you our opinion on the action.
Here's what to expect from Team Secret - D2 Hustlers and who will be stronger to clinch the points needed for eventual promotion to Division One in the next DPC round.
Let's go.
The uniform of Team Secret - the first contender to return to the elite league
We'll start the parsing of the match by analyzing Team Secret's form. Team Puppey are the favourites for this match.
The pre-match position is indicated by the bookmakers highlighting Team Secret as number 1 in this matchup. The odds for Puppey's club to win are estimated at around 1.4.
It's silly to argue such a state of affairs, as Secret look superfluous in this tournament. The team came down here after a disappointing first round, when they were just testing a new line-up without their main star Nisha.
- Team Secret line-up for DPC 2023: WEU Lower Division Tour II: Crystallis, Armel, BOOM, yamich, Puppey.
Puppey has had to hastily assemble a capable roster whose effectiveness is still questionable. Armel and yamich joined the team for the second season before Long.
The arrival of the Southeast Asian star provoked a change in player positions. BOOM, who originally played on the centre line, was forced to switch to a difficult line.
So far the scheme has worked and it would be strange if it didn't. Secret are 2-0 down in two matches.
Are playing very steadily in the lower division without having to come up with a wheel. They want to get through the second division quietly and play for results.
Most popular Team Secret characters on DPC 2023: WEU Lower Division
The most frequent visitors to Team Secret peak: Monkey King (3 matches, 100% wins), Ember Spirit (3 matches, 100% wins).
Also taking Tusk, Abaddon and Broodmother: 2 matches and 2 wins each. In addition, there were Sniper, Mirana, Death Prophet, and Primal Beast with 1 game each and no losses either.
By all accounts, Team Secret should easily close this series. The team has enough experience for that and the squad has enough players to close the game.
If you believe in the success of the Team Secret, bet in their favour with odds of 1.5. If you want to believe in the undisputed leader of the current table in the tournament, check out the D2 Hustlers.
D2 Hustlers - the perennial mid-tier of the second division
Team Secret will face D2 Hustlers, who are in second place until the start of the game. D2 Hustlers will play in this match in underdog status, as hinted at by the bookmakers.
The odds on a D2 Hustlers win are at 2.6. The gap is not too global, as the pre-match position is affected by the situation as the tournament progresses.
The D2 Hustlers hold on to 2nd place in the table until Long Cogneaga. The team, like Secret, has won 2 matches out of 2, but has lost 1 card.
Before the Long Sogpeg of Division 2, the team unveiled a new roster. Part of this was done after the move from North America.
- D2 Hustlers line-up for DPC 2023: WEU Lower Division: Yuma, Adzantick, Davai Lama, Thiolicor, Xakoda.
Thiolicora and Xakoda are the team's undisputed headliners. The former played for Hokori during their peak period of The International 2022, while Xakoda was a member of the Outsiders during The Arlington Major 2023.
D2 Hustlers, apart from a couple of experienced performers, have a very good playstyle. They play aggressively using active characters.
Most popular D2 Hustlers characters
A couple of the most picked D2 Hustlers heroes are Timbersaw and Rubick (4 games each, 75% wins).
Next are Disruptor and Ember Spirit with 3 games and 2 wins each.
In addition, they played Bounty Hunter, Clockwerk, Mirana, and Outworld Destroyer, each with 2 wins in 2 games.
Thanks to two wins, including a win against Old G with two World Champions in the lineup, the D2 Hustlers can argue with Secret for the win in this match. A dynamic style of play coupled with a very niche pool of heroes can help give D2 Hustlers a victory.
If you believe in Underpassdog's success, your bet is on D2 Hustlers to win at odds in the region of 2.6. Not ready to bet against Secret in Division Two - check out the opinion from EGW.
Predicted results for Team Secret - D2 Hustlers
This match has a chance to see a competitive fight as both teams have made their tournament debuts very confidently. While Secret's 2-0 win is not in question, D2 Hustlers' victory over Old G elevates them in my eyes.
However, I'm not prepared to bet against Secret in the second division. As disappointing as Puppey's team looked in the last round, they could easily return to the top division, where they belong.
Bottom line: a 2-0 win for Team Secret.
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