LCK squads enter MSI 2026 as the clear market leader at 64.5% implied probability, buoyed by hosting duties in Daejeon, South Korea, and the region’s recent Road to MSI results that locked in powerhouses such as Gen.G, T1, and Hanwha Life Esports. Korean teams have maintained superior form through consistent playoff dominance and deeper roster depth compared with other regions. LPL squads, priced at 28.5%, carry momentum from Bilibili Gaming’s First Stand victory yet historically trail LCK in best-of-five international series. LEC, LCS, and smaller regions sit at single-digit or lower odds because of weaker spring-split showings, limited head-to-head success against Eastern teams, and thinner talent pools. The bracket-stage format and fearless-draft rules further reward the experience edge held by LCK representatives.