Most of the world is celebrating the New Year this week and weekend, which is why the eSports schedule is light on matches. Chinese New Year happens in February, though. So the League of Legends Demacia Cup Season 2023 and the Dota 2 Christmas Cup 2023 both happen this week. The matches in the Demacia starts on Thursday, December 28. Keep reading for eSports odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this week’s best contests.

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League of Legends – Demacia Cup Season 2023

Max E-Sports Club vs. Rare Atom

• When: Thursday, December 28, 2023

Max has won 3-of-5. The last loss came against DRX Challengers. The loss before the last was via 1-0 against Dplus Kia Challengers.

Rare Atom is on a 5-match losing streak, but Rare Atom’s losses have come against much tougher competition, FunPlus Phoenix, JD twice, Top Esports, and Oh My God. Atom gets the nod.

eSports Betting Pick: Rare Atom

FunPlus Phoenix vs. Invictus Gaming

• When: Thursday, December 28, 2023

FunPlus had won 3 straight over JD, Rare Atom, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. But in their last couple of matches, FunPlus hasn’t played great, falling to Oh My God and JD Gaming by 2-1 scores.

Invictus had lost 4 straight before beating Bilibili in their last. This could be a tight match, but the projected favorite, FPP, prevails.

eSports Betting Pick: FunPlus Phoenix

Huya Bug vs. Max E-Sports Club

• When: Thursday, December 28, 2023

Huya Bug has an earlier in the day match versus Rare Atom. Huya shouldn’t win that contest. They shouldn’t win this one, either.

Unlike Rare Atom, which has faced off against much tougher competition than Max, Huya shows no matches. Huya ranks 372 in the world, while Max ranks 110. The higher ranked squad gets the victory.

eSports Betting Pick: Max E-Sports Club

Dota 2 Christmas Cup 2023

Team Freedom vs. Polaris Esports

• When: Friday, December 29, 2023

Team Freedom has won 3-of-5 with a draw and a loss. The loss came against Mars International on December 21. The draw was versus Wizard King a day later on December 22.

Polaris Esports last victory came against Miracle Esports back on November 7. Since the win, Polaris has lost 3-of-4 with a draw against Team Trust. Back Freedom to cash.

eSports Betting Pick: Team Freedom

Team Trust vs MANTA Esports

• When: Friday, December 29, 2023

In their last couple of matches, Team Trust shows a loss to Bleed and a draw against Polaris. Before the draw and loss, Trust had won 3 straight over MAG.Indonesia, Neon, and Eagle.

MANTA is on a 5-match losing streak. Trust ranks 358, but Manta ranks 844. Team Trust has no business losing this. If Trust shows a handicap line, lay the games.

eSports Betting Pick: Team Trust

Big Brain vs. Team Trust

• When: Friday, December 29, 2023

After busting up MANTA, Team trust takes on Big brain. The second rival of the day has won 3 of their last 5. The 2 losses, though, have come in Big brain’s last couple of matches versus Execration and Eagle.

Trust has a shot in this. However, Big brain ranks 179. So the likely favorite is the team to back to get the win.

eSports Betting Pick: Big Brain

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