The LCS is back for the Summer with most teams making a few changes. Each of these teams will be duking it out to not only win an LCS Championship but also to get the chance to go to Worlds 2023. As a reminder, there is a chance for four teams to go this year, so that fourth spot will be extremely important. Here are the LCS Picks for Week 3 of the 2023 Summer Split.
Thanks to Oracles Elixir for any and all Stats used in this article.
[Related: LCS Picks Week 2 Summer 2023]
Overall Pick Record for 2023: 82-38
Overall Pick Record for Spring 2023: 63-27
Overall Pick Record for Summer 2023: 19-11
Pick Record from LCS 2023 Summer Week 2: 11-4
LCS Picks Week 3 Summer 2023 Day 1
TSM vs. EG
Two of the biggest surprise teams in the LCS faceoff to start the week. One is clearly better than the other though. Evil Geniuses have jojo and TSM don’t, that alone seems to be enough right now. Look for TSM to put up a fight but EG should come out on top.
Prediction: EG Win
TL vs. FLY
Team Liquid looked vulnerable last week. FlyQuest are already backed into a corner. Look for the cornered to strike at the vulnerable to get their first win of the Split.
Prediction: FLY Win
NRG vs. GG
This game should be one of the best of the week. Two teams that should be about a similar skill level but one is performing better due to having existing synergy. Because of that the pick is Golden Guardians but NRG have the firepower to play spoiler.
Prediction: GG Win
100T vs. DIG
This is one that 100 Thieves have to win. Dignitas have been winning but mainly due to thrown leads by their opponents. It is not overly inspiring when trying to pick them. Because of this and a belief that 100T are due to turn things around mainly thanks to DoubleLift willing them over the finish line yet again, 100 Thieves win this one.
Prediction: 100T Win
C9 vs. IMT
There is no way C9 lose two in a row and to a team like Immortals right?
Prediction: C9 Win
LCS Picks Week 3 Summer 2023 Day 2
NRG vs. FLY
It feels like FlyQuest start to find themselves here. Otherwise, they are actually just out of the race for the top three. NRG are good but run into tough opponents at the wrong time.
Prediction: FLY Win
TL vs. C9
This one will be close but Team Liquid lose their fourth game in a row here. Cloud9 are just still too solid to bet against them.
Prediction: C9 Win
TSM vs. DIG
Shut down Rich. That is the name of the game against Dignitas it would seem. If Hauntzer is great at one thing, it is at least keeping his lane opponent away from most fights. Wouldn’t be surprised to see TSM try for some Split pushing in this one.
Prediction: TSM Win
EG vs. IMT
This feels like a bit of a trap game for EG. They are playing well and IMT are not. It is a cautious pick here but take EG with the understanding that this feels like a game they could drop randomly.
Prediction: EG Win
100T vs. GG
For 100 Thieves, this will be quite the test. Golden Guardians are about where most people expected 100 Thieves to be at the start of 2023. This could be the game where 100 Thieves propel themselves back into the discussion but odds are that Golden Guardians keep rolling.
Prediction: GG Win
LCS Picks Week 3 Summer 2023 Day 3
C9 vs. EG
This is actually the game of the week. They should both be 7-1 heading into this game. The winner will cement themselves as the best team in the LCS. Picking against C9 here even with how well EG have been playing is not the smart move. So, Cloud9 will be the pick but know that this is only a 55-45 difference.
Prediction: C9 Win
TL vs. GG
It is hard to keep picking against Team Liquid but this is their slide that should hopefully help them learn what they need to for a second-half push. Golden Guardians are just playing really well and hold the advantage in mid-jungle duo. Because of this GG win.
Prediction: GG Win
DIG vs. NRG
Finally, NRG should get a break here. They are a solid team but will need to win more of the close ones during the second half to prove that. Losing to teams like TSM and Immortals are going to hurt their chances moving forward. They take down a fiesty Dignitas team heading into the second half here.
Prediction: NRG Win
TSM vs. 100T
There is a major difference between these two teams right now. One is playing like a team, the other is playing like a jumbled mess. TSM take home the dub here and finish the first half in a great position. On the other side, 100 Thieves start to scramble and lean on DoubleLift even more. Will it payoff again like it did last Split?
Prediction: TSM Win
IMT vs. FLY
FlyQuest also get a bit of a break in this one. Or at least they should. If they lose this one then there may not be any hope for FlyQuest moving forward. Things will change should they lose this one even if they win the first two of the week.
Prediction: FLY Win
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