{"id":7912,"date":"2019-08-06T07:54:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T07:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=7912"},"modified":"2020-10-05T22:32:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T02:32:56","slug":"the-international-9-betting-preview-best-bets-for-ti9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/the-international-9-betting-preview-best-bets-for-ti9\/","title":{"rendered":"The International 9 betting preview – Best bets for TI9"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biggest Dota 2 esports tournament<\/a> of the year is set to take the stage on August 15 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, where the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me will battle over the lion\u2019s share of the biggest prize pool in professional gaming history.<\/p>\n

This year marks the ninth annual edition of The International. Featuring 18 of the best Dota 2 teams from all over the world, the 2019 event promises to be even bigger and better than any of its predecessors.<\/p>\n

A few changes to the qualifying process made it so 12 teams earned their invite via Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) standings while the remaining six had to fight through regional qualifiers.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: THE INTERNATIONAL DOTA 2 BETTING GUIDE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Team Secret, Virtus.pro, Vici Gaming, Evil Geniuses, Team Liquid, PSG.LGD, Fnatic, Ninjas in Pyjamas, TNC Predator, OG, Alliance and Keen Gaming emerged as the top 12 teams on the 2018\/19 DPC standings and earned a direct invite to TI9.<\/p>\n

Joining them will be Infamous, Chaos Esports Club, Royal Never Give Up, Mineski, TI1 champions NaVi and TI4 champions Newbee, who all fought their way through regional qualifiers.<\/p>\n

Looking at that lineup, there are several teams that stand out as the best chances to claim the title and well over US $13 million in prize money. We give you our top bets and predictions ahead of the 2019 version of The International<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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