Best League of Legends and Counter-Strike Predictions and Odds of the Day: March 16th, 2025

Best League of Legends and Counter-Strike Predictions and Odds of the Day: March 16th, 2025

Martin Arévalo-Östberg

16 Feb, 2025, 03:12

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Last updated: 8 Apr, 2025, 15:36

This weekend marks the conclusion to two of the biggest esports tournaments of this first semester: League of Legends' First Stand 2025 and Counter-Strike's ESL Pro League Season 21. Fans of both games are in for a treat as the best teams clash for the ultimate glory across two thrilling matches.

Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to bet your money on using GGBet.

*Best esports predictions, odds, and parlays for the 16th of March 2025, as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team.

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First Stand 2025 Grand Finals: Karmine Corp vs Hanwha Life Esports

Match Winner - Hanwha Life Esports @ 1.06

Hanwha Life Esports are the overwhelming favorites to win the series. Their superior roster depth and international experience make them a near lock to take home the first international trophy of the year.

Though there is faith in Karmine Corp, 54% of the Strafe fan votes still picked Hanwha Life Esports to win the bout.

Correct Score - Hanwha Life Esports 3:1 @ 2.93

Though Hanwha Life Esports have been dominant all throughout the tournament, Karmine Corp were able to take a game off the LCK Champions when the two teams met during the Group Stage just days ago. If you believe Karmine Corp are capable of doing so again in the Finals, then this bet offers great odds.

Total Maps - Over 3.5 @ 1.81

Karmine Corp will not want to go down without a fight in these Finals, meaning that this should be an enticing bet for anyone who thinks the series will not end in a clean sweep for either team.

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ESL Pro League Season 21 Grand Finals: Team Vitality vs MOUZ

Match Winner - Team Vitality @ 1.31

Team Vitality have been the hottest team in Counter-Strike to start the year, and will not let MOUZ get in the way of lifting yet another trophy. Though the growth of this MOUZ squad has been impressive to behold, the team still has a ways to go before they can compete with the likes of Vitality.

Our readers agree with the pick, with an overwhelming 85% of the Strafe fan votes choosing Team Vitality to win the match.

Correct Score - Team Vitality 3:1 @ 3.61

Team Vitality are favored to win the matchup, but that does not mean MOUZ will just roll over without a fight. After beating one of the best squads in the game in Team Spirit in the Semifinals, MOUZ look strong enough to take a map off of Team Vitality this time around.

Map 1 Player Kills - ropz Over 16.5 @ 2.23

This is a slightly riskier bet, but let's take a look at the fact. Ropz has averaged 16.6 kills at the ESL Pro League Season 21 so far, and has been lights out for Team Vitality ever since he joined the squad at the start of the year. If you believe the Estonian sharpshooter will deliver the goods again in the Grand Finals, then this bet offers fantastic odds.

Best Multi-Bet Parlays

By combining bets across both Grand Finals in League of Legends and Counter-Strike, you can have access to increased odds for better return. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting parlays of the day:

Safe Parlay:

  • Hanwha Life Esports to win outright (Odds: 1.06).
  • Team Vitality to win outright (Odds: 1.31).
  • Combination bet odds: 1.38

Moderate Risk Parlay:

  • Hanwha Life Esports vs Karmine Corp total maps over 3.5 (Odds: 1.81)
  • Team Vitality -1.5 handicap (Odds: 1.6).
  • Combination bet odds: 2.89

High Risk, High Reward Parlay:

  • Hanwha Life to win 3:1 (Odds: 2.93)
  • Team Vitality to win 3:1 (Odds: 3.61).
  • Combination bet odds: 10.57

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