MVP.P v Team Liquid -
This is a close ranked match up but Liquid has played very well against MVP.P winning their last three matchups without losing a game. On top of those recent results Liquid have been playing out of their minds. Their carrys have huge hero pools and can counter just about everything MVP is going to throw at them. I believe that Liquid will take this 2-0 ML is a solid bet but handicap is very obtainable too.
Na'vi v OG -
Another close match up, however OG is more consistent. Na'vi have a huge habit recently of being "back" for two matches and then shitting the bed. That being said OG are never scared of going to the lower bracket either so they might hold on to strats knowing that they can destroy in the lower bracket. OG having the better players, having great synergy and playing more constantly make me believe that OG will win this match-up. OG ml is where im at for this one.
Now for the BO1 lower bracket games
Complexity v Wings Gaming -
This is a Bo1 so it is always the case that anything can happen. Complexity right now is slumping and slumping very hard losing their last three series 0-2 however against Wings they are 1-2 winning the Bo1 and losing both Bo3's 2-1 but and this is big Col won both game 1's in the two Bo3's. All this being considered wings are the better team right now and have won quite a bit in recent play including beating secret. Its a nice toss up Bo1 but I give the ML edge to Wings.
Mineski v Alliance -
This Bo1 isn't as close as Col v Wings I think that Alliance have been playing well recently and Mineski is the weakest team here. Alliance have been up and down with their recent play but have taken a game off both Liquid and Fnatic two of the strongest teams here. I think Alliance has the LAN experience and the better play style to take this Bo1 against Mineski. Alliance ML
EG v VG.R -
Rank 9 v 10 another close match up. EG have way more LAN experience their only problem is the synergy with this new roster is off. EG is always the king of lower bracket and wont go home in last it just doesnt happen. EG will look to win and with a good PPD draft it'll be certain they move on the the next round. EG ml
Empire v Secret -
A close match-up again and one that Secret could win. That being said Empire have take 4 of the last 5 series against Secret and have been playing just a touch better then Secret who are yet to find their groove losing 8 of their last 9 series. I think with the way that Empire have been playing they can take this game an upset Secret to send them home to think about TI. Empire ml