VALORANT: Best Esports Predictions and Odds of the Day

Today sees the beginning of VCT EMEA, including the highly anticipated clash between Karmine Corp and Natus Vincere. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2.

Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread.

*Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the 15th of January, 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. 

Featured Match of the Day

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VALORANT VCT EMEA Kickoff - Karmine Corp vs Natus Vincere [9pm CET | 3pm EST]

ANGE1 and NAVI are raring to go in their opening match of 2025. Credit: Michal Konkol/Riot Games

NAVI are facing a tough road ahead to redemption after 2 consecutive disappointing seasons in VCT EMEA, especially veteran IGL ANGE1, whos' faced with a task of leading a new group of rookies. Saadhak on KC has been given a fairly similar task as well, with arguably an even greater challenge nationality-wise. I'm giving the slight edge to KC, however, because Saadhak's ability to turn around virtually any roster will be an invaluable skill for ANGE1 to match.

Odds for Karmine Corp vs NAVI

Strafe Fan Vote Weightage:  Karmine Corp with 70% of fan votes.

GGBET Odds: Karmine Corp 1.94 vs 1.80 Natus Vincere

Strafe Esports Prediction: Karmine Corp

VALORANT VCT EMEA Kickoff - GIANTX vs BBL [6pm CET | 12pm EST ]

On paper, both teams have a lot to prove this season. GIANTX was a shadow of their former selves in 2024, however, BBL has not achieved anything particularly noteworthy even domestically, making GIANTX the favored team in this opening matchup.

Odds for GIANTX vs BBL

Strafe Fan Vote Weightage:  GIANTX with 69% of fan votes.

GGBET Odds: GIANTX 1.65 vs 2.15 BBL Esports

Strafe Esports Prediction: GIANTX

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Counter-Strike BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Closed Qualifier - ENCE vs Team Falcons [5pm CET | 11am EST] 

With Falcons showing up with their newly signed roster, on paper, they are the better team with more talent and firepower. With Niko in the mix, along with the trio from Heroic, ENCE are currently severly underpowered.

Odds for ENCE vs Team Falcons

Strafe Fan Vote Weightage:  Team Falcons with 82% of fan votes.

GGBET Odds: Team Falcons 1.37 vs 3.05 ENCE

Strafe Esports Prediction: Team Falcons

Counter-Strike BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Closed Qualifier - Wildcard Gaming vs Astralis [12pm CET | 6am EST] 

Although Astralis have been underperformning, given the talent and names in their roster, they still should have the upper hand against Wildcard. Wildcard might come in as a literal wildcard, but them being 8 places behind Astralis in the rankings is with reason.

Odds for Wildcard Gaming vs Astralis

Strafe Fan Vote Weightage:  Astralis with 83% of fan votes.

GGBET Odds: Wildcard Gaming 3.09 vs 1.36 Astralis

Strafe Esports Prediction: Astralis

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Dota 2 PGL Wallachia Season 3: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier - BOOM Esports vs Execration [4am CET | 10pm EST(previous day)]

BOOM Esports is favored, largely for their SEA veterans, JaCkky and Fbz in particular. While Execration are bringing on some upcoming players from the SEA region, on paper, this head-to-head favors BOOM Esports.

Odds for BOOM Esports vs Execration

Strafe Fan Vote Weightage:  BOOM Esports with 96% of fan votes.

GGBET Odds: BOOM Esports 1.21 vs 4.16 Execration

Strafe Esports Prediction: BOOM Esports

Dota 2 PGL Wallachia Season 3: Southeast Asia Closed Qualifier - OG vs Zero Tenacity [1pm CET | 7am EST]

OG is currently experiencing an inconsistent form. While they are enjoying some wins at the moment, it could easily change on a dime. However, it is undeniable that they have the more experienced players in this matchup, making this upcoming head-to-head still favored for OG despite everything.

Odds for OG vs Zero Tenacity

Strafe Fan Vote Weightage:  OG with 83% of fan votes.

GGBET Odds: OG 1.82 vs 1.92 Zero Tenacity

Strafe Esports Prediction: OG

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