DOTA2 · July 22, 2026

MENTALITY MONSTERS @ TEAM KICKED

Free LineCrush game report for MENTALITY MONSTERS @ TEAM KICKED on July 22, 2026, with matchup analysis and pick ideas generated for the daily slate. Reports can update as lineups, injuries, and odds develop, so confirm time-sensitive details before acting.

Matchup Analysis

Ranking edge favors Mentality Monster

On GosuGamers, Mentality Monster enter this Lunar Horse Trophy 8 group-stage best-of-three as the higher-rated side at world rank 51 compared with Team Kicked at 90, suggesting a moderate but clear edge for the visitors.

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Stable lineups set tone for SEA clash

The projected lineups list Cije-, Mamang Daya, Rupido, Dric~, and juju for Mentality Monster against jedd, Yona, Young God, sagiribabyy, and PlayHard for Team Kicked, highlighting two established Southeast Asian stacks with consistent cores and supports.

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Cije- carries Mentality Monster's economic burden

Recent three-month stats show Cije- averaging 707 GPM and 845 XPM with a 49% win rate over 43 maps, underlining his role as a high-resource carry who will likely be central to Mentality Monster's game plan.

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Mentality Monster's recent uptick in form

DLTV data notes a 54% win rate over the last three months across 56 maps and participation in seven events with one title, indicating that Mentality Monster have quietly sharpened their consistency against regional competition.

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Pick Ideas

Moneyline lean toward Mentality Monster

With Mentality Monster rated 51st in the world versus Team Kicked at 90 on GosuGamers, backing the away side on the moneyline aligns with their modest ranking advantage while still respecting best-of-three volatility.

Cije- performance props

Given Cije-'s track record of 707 GPM and 845 XPM over 43 recent maps, overs on his kills or GPM props could be appealing if bookmakers price him closer to an average tier-3 carry than to a true focal point.

Series handicap and total maps angle

Mentality Monster's 47% win rate over their last 30 matches and tier-3 classification, combined with typical parity in regional events, make markets like over 2.5 maps or a +1.5 map handicap on Team Kicked worth close consideration.