{"id":8219,"date":"2019-09-24T01:34:14","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T01:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=8219"},"modified":"2019-09-24T01:34:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T01:34:14","slug":"esl-one-new-york-group-b-odds-and-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/esl-one-new-york-group-b-odds-and-betting-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"ESL One New York Group B odds and betting predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESL One New York 2019 will kick off this Thursday with two fixtures in Group A<\/a>, where we will see Team Liquid vs eUnited and G2 Esports vs ENCE.<\/p>\n

Once those matches are done, the spotlight will move to Group B for a David and Goliath fixture between Astralis and OpTic Gaming as well as an exciting clash between FaZe Clan and NRG Esports.<\/p>\n

Both fixtures are scheduled to commence at 2:30pm EDT on Thursday, September 26 at the Barclays Center, New York City.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, let’s look at the latest CS:GO odds<\/a> and the best bets for the afternoon matches.<\/p>\n

Astralis vs OpTic Gaming<\/h2>\n

Astralis – -1250 at BetOnline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Astralis impressed everyone in Berlin, where they cruised through all opponents to claim their fourth CS:GO Major title and their third in a row.<\/p>\n

The Danes are starting to look like their old selves after an early-year slump, which might suggest another ‘Astralis era’ is upon us.<\/p>\n

There is, however, still a lot catching up to do, and they can start by winning in New York.<\/p>\n

OpTic Gaming – +581 at BetOnline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is close to no chance OpTic can get anything from this match.<\/p>\n

Besides the obvious issues that come with facing a team like Astralis, the decision to let go of Ismail “refrezh” Ali might be the biggest mistake OpTic have made in their CS:GO history.<\/p>\n

They are huge underdogs for their opener and, taking into the account their inability to form a proper team, should be considered long shots for all their matches in NYC.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Astralis -1.5 at -322.58 with BetOnline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

While it would be foolish to dismiss the possibility of an upset, it is hard to see that happening in this case. <\/p>\n

Astralis are clearly the superior team here and should have no issues claiming a W.<\/p>\n

Expect the Berlin Major champions to end this one in two swift rounds, leaving OpTic no chance of walking away with anything.<\/p>\n

FaZe Clan vs NRG Esports<\/h2>\n

FaZe Clan – +174 at BetOnline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FaZe enter ESL One: New York as the fourth-favourites to win the title, but they are dealing with too many issues to compete with the top dogs right now.<\/p>\n

The recent departure of Filip “NEO” Kubski and Ladislav “Guardian” Kov\u00e1cs has robbed FaZe of a lot of firepower and overall quality, which makes us believe they will struggle to perform in New York.<\/p>\n

Their only realistic shot at entering the playoffs is to defeat NRG, which is no easy task.<\/p>\n

NRG Esports – -238.1 at BetOnline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s hard not to be impressed with how NRG performed in Berlin.<\/p>\n

They crushed everyone that stood in their way in the New Legends stage and even went on to defeat NaVi 2-0 in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n

Although they lost to eventual champions Astralis in the semis, NRG showed enough quality in Germany to suggest they can compete for a finals spot in New York.<\/p>\n

Prediction: NRG to win – -238.1 at BetOnline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If recent results are any indicator, NRG are a far better team than FaZe.<\/p>\n

While NRG cruised through the New Legends stage in Berlin, FaZe struggled and finished with a 1-3 record, with their only win coming against mousesports.<\/p>\n

Do not count on FaZe to produce any miracles here. Back NRG to continue their superb form and go one step closer to the finals.<\/p>\n

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