DraftKings LoL: Sunday LCK/LPL Cheatsheet

Games (EDT)

• 4:00 a.m DragonX (DRX) vs. SeolHaeOne Prince (SP)
• 5:00 a.m EStar (ES) vs. Victory5 (V5)
• 6:50 a.m Royal Never Give Up (RNG) vs. FunPlus Phoenix (FPX)
• 7:00 a.m Afreeca Freecs (AF) vs. KT Rolster (KT)

Expected Lineups: https://www.hsmyyt.com/daily/esports/lol-lineups.php

DRX vs. SP

The slate kicks off with a fairly lopsided matchup in the LCK, as DragonX take on bottom dwellers SeolHaeOne Prince. DragonX should provide a one-sided sweep, but there could be some concern about them out-scoring similarly priced teams in FPX and Afreeca especially. I admit that for me it's a minor concern, as SP are averaging the most deaths per game in the LCK so far this split, including over 18 per game in losses. DragonX should have no issue and I think every member save for Doran is worth using in lineups, with majority focus on Deft and Chovy as the carries of the team.

Prediction: DRX 2-0

DRX Players to Target: Deft ($8,000), Chovy ($7,600), Pyosik ($7,200), Keria ($5,800)

ES vs. V5

This should be a pretty fun series as Victory5 and Estar have been two of the more entertaining teams this split outside of the truly elite teams in the LPL. Victory5 is reborn after their horrendous Spring Split and are actually coming into this match as slight favorites. While Estar isn't the same lethal team they were in Spring Split, I still like them and will lean in their direction in this matchup. I do think both teams are in play here though as this is a close matchup as reflected in the pricing. Victory5's heartbeat is the bottom lane of SamD and PPGod, along with WeiWei in the jungle. All three have over 73 percent kill participation, with SamD leading the team in kills with 75. Estar is similar as Wink and Wei are the main threats of the team, with fenfen playing a more supportive role but participating in over 72 percent of kills. 

Prediction: ES 2-1

ES Players to Target: Wink ($7,400), FenFen ($7,000), Wei ($6,200),  SiauC ($4,800), ES Team ($4,800)

V5 Players to Target: SamD ($7,600), WeiWei ($6,600), ppgod ($5,000), V5 Team ($5,000)

RNG vs. FPX

I was somewhat interested in Royal Never Give Up here before they decided to start Gala over Betty in the bottom lane. Gala isn't a bad player, but I do think he lacks the upside of Betty. RNG is still good enough that they can probably take a game, but if they lose Game 1 they may opt to bring in players like Cryin and Betty, which makes me want to stay away from RNG except in a potential hedge lineup. FPX are fourth in the league in kills per game, with Lwx and Doinb leading the charge with 61 each. Khan is a carry-oriented top laner, but what he has in kills he lacks with a low-kill participation. I do think that there is at least some risk with FPX being the most expensive plays on the slate, as RNG isn't pushovers, but the risk could also be worth the reward if they come out swinging.

Prediction: FPX 2-0

FPX Players to Target: Doinb ($8,000), Lwx ($8,200), Tian ($7,000), Crisp ($5,400)

AF vs. KT 

Afreeca is favored here and rightfully so as KT have been fairly inconsistent with their results so far this split. While I think KT have the talent to take a game off of Afreeca and I wouldn't completely write them off for a potential upset, I think Afreeca is the better and more talented team across the board. Mystic is the team's main carry as his 61 kills trail only Teddy for the most in the LCK so far, while also leading the team in kill participation. Fly and Spirit play a more supportive role, but have been heavily involved this split, while Kiin lacks the kill participation, but remains a carry oriented top laner. If you feel like KT is ripe for the upset, I'd start my consideration with Aiming and Tusin in the bottom lane. 

Prediction: AF 2-1

AF Players to Target: Mystic ($7,800), Kiin ($6,200), Ben ($5,200)

KT Players to Target: Aiming ($7,000), KT Team ($4,600), Tusin ($4,400)