Mid-Season Invitational Betting Odds - Bet on League of Legends (LoL)
The Mid-Season Invitational has been running since 2015 and is the second most prestigious League of Legends (LoL) tournament behind the World Championships.
Here, we explain everything you need to know about betting on the Mid-Season Invitational international tournament and introduce you to some League of Legends bet types you can place at Stake Sportsbook .
When is Mid-Season Invitational 2024?
The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational is scheduled for 1st May to the 19th May in 2024 and held in Chengdu. Twelve teams from nine regions qualified for the event as champions, and we’re surely in for a memorable event at the Copper Box Arena this Spring.
History of Mid-Season Invitational Tournament
The first LoL Mid-Season Invitational was held in Tallahassee, Florida, in May 2015. China’s Edward Gaming defeated SK Telecom T1 from Korea 3-2 in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center final and set the bar for all future tournaments.
In the years since the inaugural Mid-Season Invitation in Florida, the annual tournament has been held in Shanghai, Sao Paulo, Berlin/Paris, Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi/Taipei, Reykjavik, and Busan highlighting the global interest in LoL and e-sports more generally.
Royal Never Give Up will be looking to defend their crown in London and will also be keen to add to their three Mid-Season Invitational titles to cement their place as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.
Tournament Format and Schedule of 2024 Mid-Season Invitational
For the play-in stage, eight teams be split into two groups of four, and each team played against the other in a best-of-three series match.
The five invited teams will be entered into the bracket stage and joined by the group winners and the winner of a last-chance qualification match to see who progresses to the grand final.
You can live stream the action from the Copper Box via Riot Games ’ Twitch channel.
How to Bet on Mid-Season Invitational & League of Legends Bet Types
Betting on the MSI 2024 at Stake.com couldn’t be easier. Decide which cryptocurrency you would like to add to your account and make a deposit. You can find out more about depositing and withdrawing crypto at Stake.com here.
In terms of your MSI betting options, you can place the following bets as the LoL action is unfolding at this year’s event:
Winner (Outright): A bet on the team you think will win the event outright.
1st map winner: A bet on the team you think will win the game’s first map.
2nd map winner: A bet on the team you think will win the game’s second map.
Total maps: A bet on the total number of maps you think a specific team will win in their match.
Correct score (in maps): A correct score bet predicting the exact score between two teams in terms of maps won.
Map handicap: A bet that sees the favourites overcome a map deficit (handicap) to defeat their opponents.
Live Betting Options for Mid-Season Invitational
Although it’s a good idea to prepare your betting slip ahead of time and make your selections before the Mid-Season Invitational, you can also take advantage of the various LoL live betting options at your disposal.
Live betting means you can bet on things like which team you think will win the following map and which team you think will win the match outright after waiting to see their start to the event.
If you’re new to sports betting, our helpful guide explains the differences between pre-match and live betting to help you select. Or explore our helpful sports betting guides and blogs to get you started!
Mid-Season Invitational Odds & Payouts
In your Stake.com account, you can adjust your settings to change how you view the latest eSports odds. For instance, you can choose from fractions, decimals and the American format.
As a crypto-only sportsbook, Stake.com offers instant payouts as soon as you process your withdrawals. You don’t need to wait an eternity for the funds to land in your account after making your winning eSports selections.
Learn more about deposit and withdrawal methods for betting, with our online payment methods guide at Stake.com.
Mid-Season Invitational Betting Tips & Strategies
Now that you know about the different bets that you can place on the LoL Mid-Season Invitational, here are some top tips to help you make winning bets:
Bet with your head, not your heart. If you’re a passionate supporter of one LoL team over another, ensure you put your feelings aside as you prepare your betting slip.
Do your research. Consider how each team competing in the MSI has performed in the past, as this will help you as you make your selections.
Head-to-head is important in Esports betting . Some teams perform better against specific opponents, so always check their head-to-head history before making your selections.
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