{"id":10374,"date":"2024-06-18T14:19:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T14:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=10374"},"modified":"2024-06-18T15:56:35","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T15:56:35","slug":"vct-2024-pacific-stage-2-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/vct-2024-pacific-stage-2-betting-predictions","title":{"rendered":"VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2 Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>The regional VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2024 Stage 2 events represent the last chance for teams to qualify for the all-important VALORANT Champions 2024. That&#8217;s esports fans need to keep an eye on this event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll take a deep dive into all the details, including format, schedule, and competing teams. We&#8217;ll finish our guide with expert predictions for the top four picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out the latest <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/valorant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>VALORANT betting odds<\/em><\/a><em> and<\/em> <em>our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/valorant-betting-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>VALORANT betting guide<\/em><\/a><em> for more tips on making your picks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#vct-2024-pacific-stage-2-schedule-format\">VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2 Schedule &amp; Format<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#teams-competing-in-vct-2024-pacific-stage-2\">Teams Competing In VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#our-predictions-for-vct-2024-pacific-stage-2\">Our Predictions For VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-road-to-valorant-champions-2024\">The Road To VALORANT Champions 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vct-2024-pacific-stage-2-schedule-format\"><strong>VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2 Schedule &amp; Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 is an offline LAN event that runs from June 15 to July 21, 2024. Riot Games\u2019 esports division organized the tournament, which will be held at the COEX Artium venue in Seoul, South Korea. The event features a Group Stage and a Playoffs Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Group Stage runs from June 15 to July 8, 2024, and it features two single round-robin groups, with five teams in Group Alpha and six in Group Omega. Each team\u2019s performance determines their Group Stage placement. All matches in the Group Stage are best-of-three. The top six teams, based on overall performance in Stages 1 and 2, earn a spot in the Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From July 12-21, the top six teams will compete in the Playoffs for three coveted spots at VALORANT Champions 2024. This stage features a hybrid bracket, with the first Knockout Round being single-elimination. From the semifinals, the bracket format changes to double-elimination. All matches are best-of-three, except the lower bracket final and the Grand Final, which are both best-of-five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-watch-vct-2024-pacific-stage-2\"><strong>How To Watch VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VALORANT fans can watch all the action and enjoy some live betting on Thunderpick using our intuitive bet slip. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/valorant\/vct-2024-pacific-stage-2\/5314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 section<\/a>, select a match, and the embedded stream will automatically appear on the left side of your screen. Click the &#8220;Live Mode&#8221; button to increase the stream&#8217;s size, and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also watch all the VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 action via the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/valorant_pacific\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALORANT_Pacific Twitch<\/a> channel or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@VCTPacific\/live\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific YouTube<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teams-competing-in-vct-2024-pacific-stage-2\"><strong>Teams Competing In VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the Asia-Pacific region teams competing for just three spots at the VALORANT Champions 2024 event as well as their Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group Alpha teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/geng-team-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"22\" title=\"Gen.G eSports\">Gen.G Esports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/t1-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"47\" title=\"T1 Esports\">T1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-secret-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Team Secret\">Team Secret<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Esports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleed Esports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Group Omega teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DRX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Rex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talon Esports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rex Regum Qeon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DetonatioN FocusMe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ZETA DIVISION<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ten partner teams compete alongside VALORANT Challengers Ascension 2023 regional winner Bleed Esports, who claimed a spot in VCT 2024 Pacific League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-predictions-for-vct-2024-pacific-stage-2\"><strong>Our Predictions For VCT 2024 Pacific Stage 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In anticipation of the VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 event, we&#8217;ve embodied the mindset of KAY\/O to bring you our top-four predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> <em>Our VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2 predictions are based on past results and standings from Stage 1, overall performances in VCT 2024 thus far, including Masters events, and a healthy dose of the author&#8217;s expert opinion.<\/em> <em>Never interpret these predictions as betting advice to act upon. Always gamble responsibly. You must be 18+ to play.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-gen-g-esports\"><strong>1. Gen.G Esports<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no denying Gen.G Esports is the top VALORANT team in the region heading into this event. They\u2019ve had an incredible season, placing second at Masters Madrid and recently dramatically winning Masters Shanghai. In case you missed it\u2014they won the last two maps in a row to beat Team Heretics 3-2 in the best-of-five grand finale to become the Masters Shanghai champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is little doubt in anyone&#8217;s mind that Gen.G Esports will earn a top-three finish in this tournament and a spot at the VALORANT Champions 2024 event. Plus, odds indicate they are the favorites to win Stage 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gen.G Esports roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kim &#8220;Meteor&#8221; Tae-o<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kim &#8220;t3xture&#8221; Na-ra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kim &#8220;Karon&#8221; Won-tae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kim &#8220;Lakia&#8221; Jong-min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Byeon &#8220;Munchkin&#8221; Sang-beom <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kang &#8220;solo&#8221; Keun-chul <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-paper-rex\"><strong>2. Paper Rex<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the legendary f0rsakeN in their midst, Paper Rex is the primary contender to Gen.G Esports&#8217; throne. The squad placed third at Masters Madrid and first at VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 1, beating Gen.G 3-2 in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to see what tactics French coach alecks, who won the &#8220;Coach of the Year&#8221; award in the VCT 2023: Pacific League, has in store for their opponents. Odds indicate that Paper Rex has what it takes to earn a top-three finish at VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper Rex roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jason &#8220;f0rsakeN&#8221; Susanto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aaron &#8220;mindfreak&#8221; Leonhart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ilya &#8220;something&#8221; Petrov<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wang &#8220;Jinggg&#8221; Jie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Khalish &#8220;d4v41&#8221; Rusyaidee <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alexandre &#8220;alecks&#8221; Sall\u00e9 <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-t-1\"><strong>3. T1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time for our bold prediction: T1 will finish in the top three and beat DRX for a spot at VALORANT Champions 2024. T1 qualified for Masters Shanghai via Stage 1, and despite dropping out early, they showed a lot of promise. Odds indicate that T1 can make a top-four finish, and if the acquisition of stax from DRX works out, we could see the squad in third or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T1 roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ha &#8220;Sayaplayer&#8221; Jung-woo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lee &#8220;Carpe&#8221; Jae-hyeok<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ham &#8220;iZu&#8221; Woo-joo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel &#8220;Rossy&#8221; Abedrabbo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kim &#8220;stax&#8221; Gu-taek <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kevin &#8220;xccurate&#8221; Susanto <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dakota &#8220;Stunner&#8221; MacLeod <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing, it is unclear if stax or xccurate will lead T1 at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-drx\"><strong>4. DRX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DRX is at the top of the cross-stage group leaderboard heading into VCT 2024: Pacific Stage 2, putting itself in a solid position to make the Playoffs. However, we predict DRX will falter in the Playoffs stage, narrowly losing out on a top-three finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s neck and neck between T1 and DRX, and the outcome largely depends on how the recent team changes affect their performance. DRX added Flashback to their active roster in May, and stax joined T1 in June 2024, raising questions about both teams&#8217; roster synergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DRX roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yu &#8220;BuZz&#8221; Byung-chul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kim &#8220;MaKo&#8221; Myeong-kwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jung &#8220;Foxy9&#8221; Jae-sung<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kang &#8220;BeYN&#8221; Ha-bin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cho &#8220;Flashback&#8221; Min-hyuk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seon-ho &#8220;termi&#8221; Pyeon <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-road-to-valorant-champions-2024\"><strong>The Road To VALORANT Champions 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other events in this year\u2019s VCT, the ultimate goal of Pacific Stage 2 is to land a coveted spot in the Champions event. We\u2019re feeling pretty good about our picks for the top four teams in the tournament, though it really is a toss-up between T1 and DRX at this point. There are just too many questions about how those teams will perform rejigged rosters to know for sure. Plus, who\u2019s to say an underdog or two won\u2019t show up to completely shake up the scene? That\u2019s just part of why we love esports after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you can watch every match and place live bets at Thunderpick! Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/valorant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VALORANT betting page<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always practice<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/content\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Responsible Gambling<\/em><\/a><em> and check out our<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/content\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>latest promo offers<\/em><\/a><em> and boosts. 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