May 8 in League of Legends — Opening Matches of Giants and First Proven Bets LCK and LPL continue the second splits of the 2025 season, and the opening week is packed with exciting lineups. This day promises matches with clear favorites and potential upsets. Here are four matches worth watching — with current odds and brief analysis.

T1 to defeat DRX 2:0 (odds 1.58)
At 11:00 UTC, the day kicks off with a match between T1 and DRX as part of the LCK. T1 is the absolute favorite with a perfectly tuned game and individual skill. Against such an opponent, DRX appears to be at an academy level. A clean 2:0 victory for T1 (1.58) is a bet on common sense.

FunPlus Phoenix to defeat ThunderTalk Gaming (odds 1.55)
At 12:00, we have a match from the Ascend group in the second split of the LPL . FunPlus Phoenix shows a confident start and an aggressive style with good objective control. ThunderTalk is a mid-tier team with an unstable mid-game. A victory for FunPlus Phoenix (1.55) is a bet on pace and experience.

Generation Gaming to defeat Nongshim RedForce 2:0 (odds 1.48)
At 13:00, the day continues in the LCK with Generation Gaming against Nongshim RedForce . Generation Gaming is a stable top team in Korea , and against underdogs like Nongshim, they usually don't drop maps. A clean sweep victory (1.48) is an excellent option for a parlay.

Top Esports to defeat Ninjas in Pyjamas 2:0 (odds 1.65)
At 14:00, the gaming session concludes with a match between Top Esports and NiP. TES is one of China 's main forces with a strong top lane and active jungle. NiP doesn't seem cohesive yet. A 2:0 victory for TES (1.65) is a bet on strength and early game pressure.

May 8 is a day without much intrigue but with a chance for a confident bankroll boost. Bet wisely and keep an eye on the odds right up until the matches begin.

Odds provided by Stake.com and are current at the time of publication.