Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming: Best betting odds and picks for MSI 2026

Wasif Ahmed Published 27/06/2026

Karmine Corp goes up against Deep Cross Gaming on the first day of MSI 2026. Obviously, KC is the favorite by a long shot. Does DCG actually stand a chance, though? Can they repeat the achievements of CTBC Flying Oyster who took down KC at First Stand 2025?

Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming match overview

• Tournament: Mid-Season Invitational 2026
• Stage: Play-in
• Game: League of Legends
• Format: Best-of-five

Betting tips: As the second seed from a lower region, DCG stands little chance and KC is a safe bet.

My Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming pick: Under 3.5 maps at 1.94 odds at GG.Bet.

Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming match analysis

he question in this matchup is how DCG could win the series. For that, let’s first look back at CFO back in 2025. CFO shook the world by beating KC at First Stand, then again by establishing themselves as an actual powerhouse for the rest of the year.

The LCP legends won by having fearless players who could skill check their opponents at every turn. Luck would have it, that’s also DCG’s motto.

Deep Cross Gaming has excellent top and mid laners who might well be able to match KC’s in lane. Alongside them, the jungler and marksman will always go for the outplay, even if there’s none. With these assets, they’ll be able to shake KC and get the upper hand on them.

This is where things become complicated. DCG’s strategy is to go for teamfights, then press all buttons better than their opponents, and that’s it. No synergy or special strengths, simply relying on outskilling.

Although it regularly works, KC is one of the best teamfighting teams in the world. Good hands give an advantage, but they will be able to absorb all that pressure and turn it around.

On top of this, there’s the problem of the skill check. DCG shouldn’t worry about the solo lanes, where they can hold their own or even get ahead. However, the two coinflippers are facing Martin “Yike” Sundelin and Caliste “Caliste” Henry-Hennebert who will not let them get away with it. Instead, they will happily receive the advantages that DCG will present to them.

DCG has a very low chance of upsetting KC in the MSI play-in. Image credit: Riot Games

Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming betting odds snapshot

LoL betting odds via GG.BET, 17:54 ET June 25, 2026

Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming betting picks and predictions

This match should be very one-sided in favor of KC. DCG doesn’t have the strength that CFO used to beat the West.

Best picks

Check out the best sites like Thunderpick to make these picks:

• Total maps under 3.5 at 1.94 odds: Deep Cross Gaming will manage to get leads in one or possibly two games. However, KC should be able to just negate it and win nonetheless.

Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming prediction

Our Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming prediction: KC as the match winner at 1.07 odds via GG.BET.

Featured image credit: Wojciech Wandzel / Riot Games

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