Tundra and Team Liquid look ready to bounce back
Tundra and Team Liquid both come into these matches after defeats, but the level of opposition becomes far more manageable here. Tundra faced Falcons yesterday while Liquid pushed a difficult series to three maps, and both teams should have enough quality to bounce back with victories today.
Match: Tundra vs Virtus Pro & Liquid vs Xtreme
League / Competition: Dota 2
Our Pick: Tundra & Liquid
Odds: 1.70
Market: Match Result
Analyst Confidence: 3/5
Tundra Esports and Team Liquid both suffered defeats yesterday, but the context around those losses matters a lot heading into these matchups.
Tundra were swept 2-0 by Falcons, but that is one of the toughest series possible in the current Dota scene. Falcons continue to be among the strongest teams in the world, and the level of opposition here drops significantly against Virtus.pro. Even with their inconsistent tournament form, Tundra still possess far more experience, stronger individual quality, and better drafting flexibility than VP across most positions.
Team Liquid also lost yesterday, falling 2-1 in a competitive series, but they now face an Xtreme Gaming side that has looked extremely shaky throughout DreamLeague. Xtreme have struggled badly against stronger opposition and continue to show major issues in longer games and high-pressure situations.
Both favorites should also benefit mentally from getting more manageable opponents after difficult matchups yesterday. Tundra and Liquid remain two of the most structured teams in the tournament, and both usually respond well after losses.
At combined odds of 1.66, this double feels like a strong bounce-back spot for two elite rosters facing weaker opposition than they dealt with previously.