The LCS is back for the Spring with every team making changes. Some LCS teams will look completely different while others will be had made some small 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 MSI. Here are the LCS Picks for Week 7 of the 2023 Spring Split.
Thanks to Oracles Elixir for any and all Stats used in this article.
[Related: LCS Picks Week 5 Spring 2023]
Overall Pick Record for 2023: 54-21
Pick Record from LCS 2023 Spring Week 7: 8-2
FLY vs. C9
One of the best and most important games of the Split will be starting off Super Week. Two titans will clash in a possible finals preview. This game will come down to making smart plays. As of now, C9 has been making better plays and although this is a 50/50 game, it feels C9 favored. Because of EMENES seamlessly fitting in, C9 get a major win here.
CLG vs. GG
This is another great and close matchup one-day one. Golden Guardians and CLG have both had their hot streaks. It will come down to the jungle on this one. If River gets a good engage champion that can effect lanes then GG win. If not, then CLG have a good shot. Since this meta seems to have plenty of options, the slight edge and thus the pick goes to Golden Guardians.
100T vs. TSM
The great games continue with these two teams having more storylines than can be written in this brief paragraph. Just know that both have major reasons to push the other out. Whoever wins will be likely on their way to playoffs, the loser has to win both of their next two games to have a chance. Unfortunately for TSM fans, it is hard to bet against Bjergsen and Doublelift when a clutch factor is needed.
EG vs. IMT
Aa long as Evil Geniuses are at full strength they should win this. If Ryoma starts and IMT ban Azir then things get a bit more interesting. In anticipation of jojopyun starting, EG are the pick. Should he not, taking the underdogs here may not be a bad play.
DIG vs. Team Liquid
Jensen and Santorin will want revenge but it will probably not be enough. TL are desperate to find their way into playoffs and will get their first of the likely three needed wins to do so here.
One team has a lot to play for and the other does not. That isn’t to say that EG won’t play hard but when things come down to it and one team needs the extra motivation, that will go toward 100 Thieves. This is their hardest game of the week. A win here would essentially punch their ticket to playoffs.
After a tough loss to 100T, TSM should get a break here before their most important game of 2023 thus far on Friday. This is a must-win for TSM and it feels like a trap game. That being said, this team is full of veterans who do not seem to let the big moments get to them. They win this one in preparation for a showdown against FlyQuest.
Both teams need a win here desperately if they want to stay in the race heading into the third day. Fortunately, the team with less pressure on them should win here and that is CLG. Expectations are lower for them and TL’s stress levels are probably through the roof. Look for an overextension by one of the rookies to cost them in an important teamfight.
Cloud9 win here and they get first. They play arguably the worst team in the league. C9 win, time to move on.
Golden Guardians have a tough schedule but a win over CLG confirms the playoffs for them. FlyQuest on the other hand want a chance at the one seed heading into the last day. They come out calm and collected and put a whooping on GG.
With something still to fight for at this point it is hard to pick against C9. This game will be fought tooth and nail by CLG but ultimately, Cloud9 are just more talented and pull out the victory.
TSM have been playing with nothing to lose all season. Their expectations have been to just be middle of the pack. FlyQuest on the hand will have all the pressure on them or completely off them and may not care (depending on the C9 game before them). Because of this, TSM do the unthinkable to make the playoffs with a win over FlyQuest to be the only team to 2-0 them during the regular season.
With playoff spots locking up TL will have their backs against the wall. They are not animals though and while they will fight, their will to win will cause them to lose to a much more polished teamfighting team in EG.
Dignitas will try to play spoilers but they just dont have it here either. GG may allow this to be closer than it should be but they will find their eleventh win of Spring here.
This game will either mean everything or nothing for 100 Thieves. Anticipating that it means everything, 100 Thieves finalize the last playoff spot with a win over IMT to end the 2023 Spring Regular Season.
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