This weekend, the Call of Duty Esports World Cup takes centre stage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, boasting one of the largest prize pools in the game's history. Sixteen teams will battle it out for a share of the $1.8 million pot, with the victor taking home a hefty £480,000. With the betting markets now open, fans can place their wagers on who they believe will emerge victorious.
Despite a disappointing Losers Round 2 exit at the Call of Duty League Championship Weekend, Atlanta FaZe find themselves at the top of the betting odds. Bookmakers seem confident in their ability to turn their recent form around, placing them as the 2/1 favourites to win the final event of Modern Warfare 3's competitive season.
Bet365, one of the leading esports betting sites, assigns an implied probability of 33.3% to FaZe securing the championship. They are closely followed by OpTic Gaming, the reigning Champs, at 9/4 odds, reflecting a 30.8% probability of victory. Cloud9, with odds of 5/2, have an implied probability of 28.6%.
The top five contenders, according to the latest betting markets, are:
Despite their recent struggles at the CDL Championships, FaZe's position as the favourites is testament to their prior dominance and potential for a comeback. OpTic Gaming, however, remain a formidable force, having proven themselves as the current champions. The battle for the championship title promises to be an exciting spectacle, with several other teams vying for a chance to claim the coveted prize.
