Suning vs. JD Gaming Betting Preview – LoL Worlds, Friday, October 16, 2020

Two of the Chinese teams in the 2020 LoL Worlds will have to face each other in the quarterfinals and this is one of the most anticipated matches in this stage. Suning won one of the closest groups to get here, while JD finished behind DAMWON.

I share my predictions for the upcoming match in this Suning vs. JD Gaming betting preview that includes the latest odds and lines, my prediction, and a free betting pick.

I would also like to remind you that the knockouts of the competition are played in the best-of-five format.

The Suning vs. JD Gaming odds of the best LoL betting sites online shows that they see this one as a close clash that won’t be decided easily. I can understand where this is coming from, as you can find out from my analysis below.

The other Chinese teams have gotten the lion’s share of the attention and no one expects miracles by Suning. That works in the squad’s favor and the lack of pressure was one of the reasons why the side won a group that featured G2 Esports and Team Liquid.

On top of that, the Europeans were beaten once in the tiebreak because both teams had four victories and two defeats. Suning showed excellent composure and the team’s macro play was really impressive.

I would say that the other Chinese squads are slightly more talented in terms of mechanics and individual quality, but Suning can surprise them with strong drafting and good coordination.

I thought that JD Gaming might finish first in Group B of the Worlds, but an unexpected defeat against the pleasant surprise PSG Talon meant that the Chinese side would be second.

JD Gaming finished the group stages on a high, though, beating DAMWON Gaming in the last clash. That victory shows how high the team’s ceiling is and certainly proves this is one of the favorites in the tournament.

.@JDGaming deny DWG's perfect Group Stage finish! #Worlds2020 pic.twitter.com/Yl3TPWEfFZ

— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 9, 2020

On top of that, Suning was beaten 2-0 earlier this year in the LPL, so JD Gaming enters this clash with the mental edge. The team knows the opponent well and should be confident in its chances to win on Friday.

I believe that JD Gaming is the more talented team and that will ultimately make the difference. It won’t be easy and Suning will likely win a game, but the price of +133 for the favorite to cover the -1.5 handicap looks like the best betting pick for this match.