T1 is the heavy favorite in predict.fun's market for the LCK playoff opener, with the platform putting T1's win probability against BFX at 93%. The best-of-five series started this afternoon and the opening map is underway. T1, thanks to its higher regular-season record, had the right to choose between the two play-in qualifiers and selected BFX; that choice leaves DK to face KT tomorrow. The playoffs operate under a double-elimination format, so the losing team from this match will still get another chance in the lower bracket. BFX's place in the bracket was not secured until yesterday. To reach this stage, BFX beat NS 3:1 in the first play-in round, then faced BRO in the final qualifier. After slipping to a 1:2 deficit and nearly falling, BFX won two straight maps to complete a 3:2 reverse sweep and advance.
Monitoring data shows that the probability of T1 beating BFX in the "LCK playoffs T1 vs. BFX" event on predict.fun is 93%.
First round, BO5 underway
LCK playoffs tip off this afternoon. The first round pits T1 against BFX in a best-of-five series, with the opening map still in progress. As the team with the higher regular-season finish, T1 had the right to choose its opponent from the two play-in qualifiers, KT and BFX, and picked BFX. DK, meanwhile, will take on KT tomorrow.
Double elimination and BFX's path to the bracket
The postseason uses a double-elimination format, so the loser of this series will still drop into the lower bracket. BFX only locked up its playoff spot yesterday.
It took two play-in wins to get there. BFX first eliminated NS 3:1. Then, in the final qualifying round against BRO, the team fell behind 1:2 and stood on the brink of elimination before winning two consecutive maps to complete a 3:2 comeback and advance.
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