VCT Masters Toronto Preview – Betting Odds and Favorites

We’re finally back with some international Valorant action, as VCT Masters Toronto is right around the corner. We’re in for some great competition, as fallen titans like Paper Rex and Fnatic are back in the scene, qualifying for their first global event in 2025. If you’re looking to take advantage of the Valorant betting markets, here’s what you need to know about the event.

VCT Masters Toronto Outright Odds

Here are the latest outright Valorant odds for VCT Masters Toronto. Find the best Valorant bets ahead of the tournament:

VCT Masters Toronto Format and Teams

Before placing Valorant bets on the event, it’s vital to familiarize yourself with the format and the competing teams.

Tournament Format

VCT Masters Toronto will feature two tournament phases:

Swiss Stage (June 7 – 11)

• Features 8 teams competing in a Swiss System format
• Consists of the 2nd and 3rd place teams from the international leagues
• The opening round pairs 2nd place teams against 3rd place teams from different regions
• All matches are played in a Best of 3 format
• The top 4 teams will advance to the playoffs, while the bottom 4 are eliminated
• 2 wins and you’re through, 2 losses and you’re out – whichever comes first

Playoffs Stage (June 13 – 22)

• The playoffs will feature an 8-team double-elimination bracket
• This stage includes the 4 advancing teams from the Swiss Stage, plus the 4 international league winners
• All matches except the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are played in a Best of 3 format
• The Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final are played in Best of 5 format

All Participating Teams

With the format covered, here are the 12 participants and how they have been seeded:

Direct Playoff Seeds

Teams that won Stage 1 of their respective regions skip the Swiss Stage and will directly begin their runs in the playoffs:

• G2 Esports (Americas #1 Seed)
• XLG Esports (China #1 Seed)
• Fnatic (EMEA #1 Seed)
• Rex Regun Qeon (Pacific #1 Seed)

Swiss Stage Teams

• Sentinels (Americas #2 Seed)
• MIBR (Americas #3 Seed)
• Bilibili Gaming (China #2 Seed)
• Wolves Esports (China #3 Seed)
• Team Heretics (EMEA #2 Seed)
• Team Liquid (EMEA #3 Seed)
• Gen.G Esports (Pacific #2 Seed)
• Paper Rex (Pacific #3 Seed)

Favorites and Contenders – Teams To Look Out For

VCT Masters Toronto promises intense Valorant action, as the event will only feature the best teams in the world. Let’s take a look at the favorites and potential contenders:

Favorites at VCT Masters Toronto

4 teams stand out in Toronto as potential favorites to lift the trophy:

• G2 Esports: North American powerhouse G2 Esports enter Toronto as a clear favorite – not only because they’re playing on home turf. They’ve been the most dominant squad in 2025, with no plans of slowing down.
• Fnatic: Despite a weak start to the year, Fnatic look rejuvenated with a new lineup. The team has great vibes, and the individuals are shooting. With such experienced players on the team, Fnatic becomes a clear threat.
• Team Heretics: Though Team Heretics must battle through the Swiss Stage, this European mix is always good for a deep run at international events. Though they haven’t been as sharp as they were last year, they still enter Toronto as a potential favorite.
• Sentinels: The Sentinels have shown real grit, taking down G2 Esports during the regional tournament, even if they fell to them in the grand final rematch. This team is packed with players full of potential, and if they start strong, their momentum could just carry them all the way to a tournament win.

Contenders at VCT Masters Toronto

Several teams enter VCT Masters Toronto as potential contenders or dark horses:

• Gen.G Esports: The South Korean giants have gone through a lineup crisis to start the 2025 season, but they’ve steadied the ship in Stage 1. With the experienced core of t3xture, Karon, and Munchkin, Gen.G remains a serious threat.
• Team Liquid: Led by nAts, Team Liquid have been very competitive in the EMEA region, but are yet to prove themselves internationally. Still, the lineup has gotten more time to gel together, and we could see the best version of their team at Toronto.
• MIBR: The Brazilian squad of MIBR haven’t been too impressive, but they have one of the best Valorant players in the world – aspas. With Verno as an addition to the firepower, MIBR does have the potential to deal some damage.
• Rex Regum Qeon: Surprising fans around the world is RRQ, a group that pulled off massive upsets to win the Pacific league. Jemkin is playing some exceptional Valorant, but the squad’s inexperience at international events could lead to their demise.

Long Shots at VCT Masters Toronto

• Paper Rex: Once a dominant force in Valorant, now grappling to reclaim their former glory. Despite having some of the biggest names in Valorant, Paper Rex has not been too inspiring, and unless they pull off some magic, it’s hard to believe they’ll dig deep.
• XLG Esports: Despite getting a free ticket to the playoffs, XLG’s chances of winning the event aren’t very inspiring. One of the players on the team, YOU, was suspended from the main roster due to match-fixing allegations, meaning the team will compete with a stand-in.
• Bilibili Gaming: Though we’ve seen Bilibili Gaming in several international events, the chances of them making a deep run at Toronto remain slim. They’ll have to make it out of the Swiss Stage before we even start a conversation.
• Wolves Esports: The lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Wolves Esports, were truthfully lucky just to qualify. It’ll be a steep uphill battle if they want to make any noise in Toronto.

Who Will Win The Event?

Though it might sound like a boring answer, I have G2 Esports winning the entire event. They’ve been incredibly dominant recently, with all of their players shooting. While they did choke in the grand final of VCT Masters Bangkok, it’s unlikely we’ll see a repeat of that disappointment here.