Predictions: TSM vs. SK Gaming - September 18th

PREDICTION: 
TSM Wins after clutch teamfight play

Key Points for Success:

• Dyrus doesn't go on tilt
• Bjergsen's shot-calling doesn't affect his individual play
• Keep Turtle in check
• TSM's lanes win early 

These two teams are very different in play style. For SK they will rotate around the map and take whatever inches you give them. While they are excellent at rotating their lanes can get them behind early. By everything we have to go off of right now TSM should have the early game. 

I don't think Jesiz has a chance against Bjergsen in the mid lane. The only thing that will slow down Bjergsen from taking over is his own shot-calling which can be very very out of sync sometimes. 

Turtle and Lustboy should have no problem in the bot lane unless some unforeseen event takes place to put them behind early. Lustboy and Turtle even with the language barrier have constantly been getting better and better together. As long as Turtles aggressive play style is unleashed at the correct times the bottom lane is TSM.

The jungle matchup between Amazing and Svenskeren is a little tougher to predict. Sven will try pushing any advantage he sees to open up SK's terrific rotations around the map. Amazing, who has been struggling the most on TSM, will need to keep tabs on Sven early to keep his lanes safe.

Dyrus and Fredy are both very reliable for their teams. They both have been the solid players a team needs when consistent play is needed. Look for SK to try putting Dyrus behind so he doesn't have the chance to unleash the beast that IS Dyrus. Both are consistent enough that without jungle assistance I don't think either one will grab solo kills.

The main point for TSM is not allowing their early game prowess to fall short. If SK gets an early lead I believe it will be hard for TSM to keep up since they seem to be slow on rotations a lot of the time (they improved a lot though as seen in the finals against C9). SK loves to out maneuver their opponents and fight on their own terms. Meanwhile, look for TSM to grab an early lead to brute force their way into team fights where the individual skill can reign supreme.

My overall prediction on this matchup is TSM will get an early lead. SK will claw their way back with a good rotation and misplay on TSM's part. TSM will catch SK in advantageous teamfight to come up with the win. 

With love,
Nubby

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