ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 comes as a conclusion to the Dota 2 eSports season with a hefty US$1 million prize pool. Nine teams out of 12 vied for spots through November’s regional qualifiers, setting the stage for a challenging three-day group stage and playoffs at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. Expecting a sold-out venue of 20,000, the competition is expected to be heated and the betting opportunities to be very appealing.
With multiple titles and a legendary winning streak, the Gaimin Gladiators are heading into this tournament with the hopes of reasserting their dominance after their second-place finish in The International 2023. Will the Gaimin Gladiators return to the top, or get shot down yet again?
While hopes may be high for the Gladiators, their arch rivals Team Liquid also seems to be at good odds of snagging the million-dollar prize. Their epic rivalry with GG is one spanning over a few years and conditions look highly favorable for them too. Read on as we take a look at the odds from bet365 before ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 and highlight the best bets to take this week.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: December 9th, 12:00 A.M. (GMT)
Arguably the most consistent team, the Gaimin Gladiators have the best odds of winning the whole event, which are listed at 4.00, closely followed by their arch rivals, Team Liquid at 4.75. Two teams who seem to be right on their tail are BB Team and Azura Ray, both at 7.50. Finally, the fifth spot of the top five betting favourites is shared by LGD Gaming and Invictus Gaiming, both at 8.00.
The other teams–Team Falcons, Team Secret, 9Pandas, Blacklist International, Team Undying and Wawitas Sagazes–will have odds starting from 12.00 to 34.00 and are major underdogs for the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023.
With an incredible run in the last few tournaments, the Gaimin Gladiators seem to be the favorites, and regardless of Team Liquid’s best efforts, we believe the Gladiators will be taking the win. Despite their stumble from the top during the Riyadh Majors and coming second in The International 2023, they are hungry to return to their throne.
Considering the past performances and calculated odds, the best option is to go for a safe wager on the Gaimin Gladiators, who have consistently proven themselves to be a formidable force to be reckoned with. For other matches, betting on Team Liquid is also a good option, as their performance and hunger for victory is palpable in every game. Regardless, we expect to see the Gaimin Gladiators as the victor for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, and backing them for a return of 4.00 is a worthwhile bet.
