LCK squads hold the strongest implied probability at 63% due to the region's sustained international edge, including multiple recent MSI and Esports World Cup titles plus consistent deep runs at Worlds. Their three mid-table entrants benefit from superior mechanical depth, macro execution, and roster stability compared with other regions. LPL teams trail at 33.5% on the strength of domestic parity and home-tournament familiarity in Beijing, though recent split results show slightly less cohesion than LCK counterparts. Western and emerging regions sit lower as underdogs, reflecting narrower talent pipelines and historically limited success against Eastern rosters in best-of-five series. The Swiss-to-single-elimination format with random early draws and Fearless Draft in later rounds amplifies the value of regional experience and adaptability.