DFSGhost 
The Group Stage of the 2020 LoL Worlds has concluded and we are now live for our first two quarter-final matchups between some regional foes; DWG sees DRX in a rematch of the LCK Summer Split finals, while JDG sees another LPL representative in Suning with a berth in the semi-finals on the line. Remember, these series are now Best of 5 so there are a few additional components to consider when constructing our lineups: although we would want the team we predicted to go 3-0 at the “Team” spot in our lineups last week in a reverse 4-3 type of lineup construction, this is not a round robin with 4 teams and 6 games where they each face one another on the same slate; bonuses will be key to getting to the top of our GPP leaderboards and we need to identify the correct path. Let’s dive in:
LoL Matchup #1: DAMWON Gaming (-800) vs DRX (+450)
As mentioned above, our LoL slate begins with a rematch of the LCK Summer Split finals between DWG and DRX. Although they have been playing slower than they typically did in the Summer Split, DWG is still averaging 0.571 kills/minute at Worlds, which would be good for 6th-most in history. In case you can’t read between the lines, let me just come out and say that this team can do it all: they hold all major advantages at the 15-minute mark versus their LCK foe, in addition to holding the advantage in major objectives. If DRX can somehow win the bot lane and run through Deft/Keria, they may steal a game, but I just don’t see it – as good as Chovy is, he’s in for another long series here versus ShowMaker in the mid lane, making the latter a top priority in DWG stacks, in addition to Canyon’s absurd 76.5% kill participation rate.
The Pick: DWG 3-0
LoL Matchup #2: Suning (+137) vs JD Gaming (-188)
I wish our second matchup wasn’t another regional one, but it shows just how good the LPL and LCK are; on Friday morning, we get to see JDG take on Suning. Although SN holds the advantage in rift herald percentage, first turret percentage, and vision, JDG has better numbers when it comes to major objectives and statistics at the 15-minute mark. When we break this one down based on lane matchups, JDG seems to separate themselves from their counterparts; although bin (TOP) has the raw talent, Zoom is simply more active and scales better, while Kanavi, who is one of, if not the best jungler in the LPL, should be able to handle SofM all series long. In the bot lane is where things get dicey; Huanfeng and SwordArt have shown potential, but they can also be the demise of their team’s fights if they’re not on the same page, which won’t fly versus the likes of Loken and LvMao. JDG gets this one done, and with them averaging 0.547 kills per minute at Worlds right behind DWG, they make for a good option in a Day-2 four-man stack.
The Pick: JDG 3-1
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