DraftKings LoL: Saturday LCS Cheat Sheet

GAMES (EDT)

• 5:00 p.m: Team SoloMid (TSM) vs. 100 Thieves (100)
• 6:00 p.m: Cloud9 (C9) vs. Evil Geniuses (EG)
• 7:00 p.m: FlyQuest (FLY) vs. Team Liquid (TL)
• 8:00 p.m: Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) vs. Golden Guardians (GG)
• 9:00 p.m: Immortals (IMT) vs. Dignitas (DIG)

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TSM (9-7) vs. 100 (8-8)

TSM come into the week looking to lock down the second seed in playoffs, while 100 Thieves are currently tied for fifth and looking to cement their playoff spot. Despite 100's explosive win over FlyQuest last Sunday, I think this has the potential to be the slowest game on the slate. TSM and 100 tend to play more controlled styles, which usually results in lower kills. Bjergsen and BrokenBlade have been the key members for TSM, but BrokenBlade is likely going to be neutralized against Ssumday in the top lane. Ssumday remains the best player on this 100 Thieves side, but the nature of top lane sees him with a team-low 51.8 percent kill participation, leaving CodySun and Ryoma to pick up the bulk of the kills. While I'm leaning towards TSM taking this game, 100 Thieves are very cheap and I wouldn't fault anyone for taking a shot on them.

TSM Players to Target: BrokenBlade (TOP $7,400), Bjergsen (MID $8,000)

100 Players to Target: Ssumday (TOP $5,400), Ryoma (MID $5,800), CodySun (ADC $6,400)

C9 (15-1) vs. EG (9-7)

This is a very interesting game that seems like it would be the most explosive on the slate. Question marks enter the equation when you consider that Cloud9 are firmly locked in as the no. 1 seed for the playoffs and may look to experiment with team composition construction, while Evil Geniuses are in a fight for the no. 2 seed and come in on a five-game win streak. While I could never fault anyone for running with C9, this game is much closer than the pricing on DraftKings reflects. Evil Geniuses are the one of the cheapest plays on the slate, they are rounding into form to end the split and need this game to keep up with the teams they're tied with for second place. It's not for the faint of heart, but I like EG in this spot to pull off an upset with Jiizuke, Bang and Svenskeren way too cheap for their upsides.

C9 Players to Target: They're in play, but expensive with risk attached.

EG Players to Target: Svenskeren (JNG $5,600), Jiizuke (MID $5,600), Bang (ADC $6,600), Zeyzal (SUP $4,400), EG Team (TEAM $3,800)

FLY (9-7) vs. TL (7-9)

Speaking of teams that need to win, Team Liquid need a 2-0 weekend to have any hope of making the playoffs, starting with FlyQuest on Saturday. I really think they get it done against FlyQuest at least, but what does this game look like for fantasy purposes? It's hard to say, as Team Liquid have been playing at such a slow pace that even if they win, it might not be enough in terms of fantasy points. That being said, it's a shot I'd probably take. Any consideration for FlyQuest starts with PowerOfEvil and WildTurtle, while Solo looked just okay filling in for V1per last week. If V1per starts, I'd give FlyQuest a better shot of winning, so if we get that news ahead of the slate adjust accordingly. 

FLY Players to Target: PowerOfEvil (MID $6,200), WildTurtle (ADC $6,000)

TL Players to Target: Impact (TOP $7,000, if Solo starts), Broxah (JNG $7,200), Jensen (MID $7,600), Doublelift (ADC $7,400), CoreJJ (SUP $5,600), TL (TEAM $5,000)

CLG (3-13) vs. GG (6-10)

With two teams unable to make the playoffs, this game likely goes overlooked. CLG have lost three straight games but have looked relatively better since Pobelter took over in the mid lane. In fairness, it was hard to look any worse. Golden Guardians aren't much better, coming in on their own three-game losing streak and not looking great. It's really a coin flip game where you can take a shot on either side. I'm leaning towards CLG, but it might just be because they're the cheaper of two bad options. I honestly think I'd just find a way to get to Team Liquid at a similar price than pay for Golden Guardians here.

CLG Players to Target: Ruin (TOP $5,800), Wiggily ( JNG $6,600), Pobelter (MID $6,600), Stixxay (ADC $6,800), CLG (TEAM $4,600)

GG Players to Target: None

IMT(8-8) vs. DIG (6-10)

The final game of the slate pits Immortals, who are fighting for a playoff spot, against a Dignitas side that are confirmed out of the playoffs. I'm really not a believer in Immortals, despite them playing at a .500 level this split. I also really don't like them at these prices, but if you want to take a shot I'd look at Xmithie and their bottom lane, which includes Apollo, who's been playing pretty well since taking over for Altec. Dignitas are cheap with a shot to win, but it's hard to trust this team. If you have a good feeling about DIG, Froggen and Johnsun are too cheap for their upsides.

IMT Players to Target: Xmithie (JNG $6,400), Apollo (ADC $7,800), Hakuho (SUP $5,400), IMT (TEAM $5,600)

DIG Players to Target: Froggen (MID $6,000), Johnsun (ADC $6,200), DIG (TEAM $4,200)