LOL DFS: Naldo’s Legendary LOL LEC Picks for 7/25

Today we will be looking at the LOL LEC slate 2020 Summer Split on 7/25/2020 @ 11:00 am EST. Below I will provide my top three targets for cash games for the day, correlation plays, as well as projected lineups to make your building of a line a lot easier. Any questions about the article or tips feel free to hit me up on discord.

7/25 LEC Slate Breakdown

SK Gaming (SK)(+290) vs. Mad Lions (ML)(-450).

To no one’s surprise here we have Mad Lion against SK Gaming. No reason to get cute here. Mad Lions lead all stats in comparison to SK and should take care of business here. SK is a team that stalls out the game as much as they can to set up for Crownshot to carry the team. Mad Lions will get active in the early game and control the pace of the game. Expect Mad LIons to deliver day in and day out throughout the split. They are prime cash, AND gpp team that will carry your lines most night They do come with the highest ownership of the slate but with reasoning.

LEC FAVORITE CAPTAINS:

• (TOP) Orome  (Value option)
• (MID) Humanoid (Top Optimal option)
• (ADC) Carzzy (Top GPP option)

LEC Pick to win: MAD LIONS

exceL Esports (XL) (-105) vs. Team Vitality (VT)(-130).

This is a matchup that had me a little confused when I saw the odds as they lean towards Vitality being the favorites. I firmly believe the XL takes the win here and is a good viable stack to use in your GPP lines to fit in your stud stacks. XL currently leads in almost every category, aside from vision against VIT which is good. Vitality has some issues closing out games, and most times fall apart. They are indeed a great early game team but somehow lose control around the mid-game and as the game goes the distance. I am never a fan of hedging so I will take a stand with XL here and expect them to deliver. They are underrated and should take care of business. 

 LEC FAVORITE CAPTAINS:

• (ADC) Patrik (Top Optimal option)

LEC Pick to win: XL Esports

G2 Esports (G2) (-110) vs. Rogue (ROG)(-125).

G2 Esports, possibly the most hated team right now by far after dropping a game against Schalke 04. There is no way I could blame you, but if there is anything I have learned in DFS is that you have to forgive and forget. You are probably asking yourself..¨They just lost against the worst team in the league, why should I pick them against one of the top two teams in the league?¨ And it’s quite simple, overall the stats of these two teams compare to be relatively close except for the objectives which Rogue holds a decent sized advantage. I do expect Rogue to win this game, but knowing Rogue their upside is always capped due to their slow play and lack of fights.

I have no interest in Rogue, but I actually have some interest in G2. At the end of the day, these are all Bo1 games. G2 has shown they play better against the top teams as they beat Mad Lions at the start of the season, and also beat Rogue. I will not tell you to play G2, I am just telling you to consider them if you are making a few lineups. They are a team that has the potential to upset, and just when everyone hates them could be the perfect opportunity. 

 LEC FAVORITE CAPTAINS:

• (MID) Larssen (Top optimal option)
• (ADC) Hans Sama (Top gpp option)

LEC Pick to win:  Rogue (Consider G2 for the upset if you are making a few lines)

FNATICS (FNC) (-160) vs. Team Origen (OG)(+120).

Now, these two teams have problems within their own. Problems that they will need to solve if they actually want to make it to the playoffs and contend. FNCś very own Bwipo has just not been playing up to par, often leading to his death one, two, and even three times in a row the first five minutes. Its obvious teams are now targeting his inefficient play and it’s obvious.

On the other side, Jactrol seems to be the problem. Yes, just last time I praised him for actually being able to play well within this team even though he is not historically good. Well, Jactrol actually showed us the Jactrol we all know him for. Literally almost seeming like he threw the game leading to a loss against his former team. Maybe he was nervous, or maybe his former team exposed him for what he is. Regardless Origen was really out of place, as they never decided to take over lanes, instead we had support in Jactrol that was just roaming the entire map by himself expecting hugs and kisses from his former teammates.

With that said I think Origen works together a little better against FNC who have been struggling badly but have managed to pull wins out of a hat. I am expecting Alphari to abuse Bwipo on the top lane with good communication with Xerxe.

LEC FAVORITE CAPTAINS:

• (JNG) XERXE (Top gpp option)
• (ADC) Upset (Top optimal option)

LEC Pick to win:  Origen

Game to Fade: Misfits vs Schalke 04 [Personally think Misfits wins this game, but either of these teams has high kill averages, and do not die a lot either. Expect Misfits to win but not an impressive game to target.

You can always find me in the Win Daily Sports discord or on twitter @champagneravens and ask me any question about the LOL slate, and I will 100% be there to help out. Thanks for reading Naldo’s LEC 7/25/20 targets.

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