100 Thieves vs LOUD betting odds, predictions, and best picks: VCT Americas Stage 1 playoffs

Bryan Francis Published May 17, 2026

It all comes down to the remaining eight teams in the VCT Americas Stage 1 playoffs. With the upper bracket fixtures completed, all eyes go to the eliminator matches in the lower bracket. Following their loss to G2 Esports, 100 Thieves are set to face off against LOUD. With elimination on the line, this is truly a do-or-die match for both teams.

Here are the VALORANT betting odds and our predictions for 100 Thieves vs LOUD in this VCT Americas Stage 1 playoff match.

100 Thieves vs LOUD: What do you need to know going into this match?

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100 Thieves have had a mixed bag of performances this season. After winning the final two matches in the group stage, they qualified for the playoffs of VCT Americas Stage 1.

In the playoffs, they lost to G2 Esports 2-0. The main issue for 100 Thieves was their inability to build momentum across the series.

On the other hand, LOUD finished as the fourth seed in their group. Due to this, LOUD were seeded directly in the lower bracket. Currently, they are on a two-match winning streak. They were able to defeat the likes of Leviatan and Cloud9 in back-to-back 2-1 wins.

The last time LOUD faced off against 100 Thieves was during VCT Americas Kickoff 2026. In that fixture, 100 Thieves won 2-1.

Our predictions

An interesting fact going into this game is that 100 Thieves have won the previous three matches against LOUD with each of these matches ending at 2-1. During the previous match, Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban delivered one of his best performances in the VCT Americas. In that game, he had 12 first bloods.

Another interesting fact about 100 Thieves is that in the VCT 2026 season, they have a 75% chance to win the next game after a loss. With the likes of Timothée “Timotino” Dupont in their roster, the team has the firepower to win this fixture.

One of the best maps for LOUD is the map of Haven, a map on which 100 Thieves has a 40% win rate this season. There is a high chance that we will see this map being voted on in this series.

One key point to note is that 100 Thieves have a much higher win rate on pistol and anti-pistol rounds vs LOUD.

Our prediction for this game is that 100 Thieves will win this match 2-1. The reason is that LOUD haven’t been the best defensive team in the tournament. 100 Thieves, on the other hand, have been one of the best teams on attack.

VCT Americas Stage 1 playoffs: 100 Thieves vs LOUD prediction

• Total maps: Over 2.5 maps at 1.9 odds
• Match winner: 100 Thieves at 1.83 odds via GG.BET

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