More sports are returning to action this weekend, and the midweek slate is offering more than just Esports now. Korean baseball returned to the field last Monday, and the UFC is thrilling fans after millions tuned in to watch UFC 249 on Saturday night. The return of Bundesliga and NASCAR this weekend has some fans over the moon, and it appears that baseball and golf will be back in June.
What to Watch Weekly Betting Schedule for May 11 – May 15
Monday, May 11
1907 Fenerbahce vs. Istanbul Wildcats, 7 a.m. ET
Fenerbahce are out to win their third TCL title, but they were pushed to the brink by Team Aurora last week. They needed all five games to move to the finals, as they did not look strong in the jungle or with their support. The Wildcats swept both of their previous playoff opponents, and this team has a dynamic bottom lane that can dismantle opponents.
Tuesday, May 12
SK Wyverns vs. LG Twins, 5:30 a.m. ET
Doosan Bears vs. Lotte Giants, 5:30 a.m. ET
The Lotte Giants are the only undefeated team left in the KBO League. They won a thriller against the SK Wyverns on Friday, overcoming a 6-1 lead to earn a 9-8 win in extras. Lotte will be tested in a three-game series against the reigning KBO League champions though, as the Doosan Bears have won three of the last five titles.
KT Wiz vs. NC Dinos, 5:30 a.m. ET
Samsung Lions vs. Kiwoom Heroes, 5:30 a.m. ET
Kia Tigers vs. Hanwha Eagles, 5:30 a.m. ET
Fnatic vs. Movistar Riders, 10:30 a.m. ET
ENCE vs. Copenhagen Flames, 2 p.m. ET
Wednesday, May 13
KBO League
SK Wyverns vs. LG Twins, 5:30 a.m. ET
Doosan Bears vs. Lotte Giants, 5:30 a.m. ET
KT Wiz vs. NC Dinos, 5:30 a.m. ET
Samsung Lions vs. Kiwoom Heroes, 5:30 a.m. ET
Kia Tigers vs. Hanwha Eagles, 5:30 a.m. ET
FC Asgabat vs. Shagadam Turkmenbashi, 9 a.m. ET
Nebitci Balkanabat vs. Ahal FC, 9 a.m. ET
Merw Mary vs. FC Altyn Asyr, 9 a.m. ET
CS:GO ESL One: Road to Rio – Europe Playoffs
Astralis vs. G2 Esports, 10:30 a.m. ET
FaZe Clan vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas, 2 p.m. ET
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira, 9 p.m. ET
Anthony “Lionheart” Smith has made a name for himself in recent years. His knockout of Rashad Evans in his light heavyweight debut put him on the map, and he has secured victories over Mauricio Rua, Volkan Oezdemir, and Alexander Gustafsson in the last two years too. Glover Teixeira is at the tail end of his career, but he can still pack a punch, and Smith must win this bout to keep climbing the ladder.
Thursday, May 14
KBO League
SK Wyverns vs. LG Twins, 5:30 a.m. ET
Doosan Bears vs. Lotte Giants, 5:30 a.m. ET
KT Wiz vs. NC Dinos, 5:30 a.m. ET
Samsung Lions vs. Kiwoom Heroes, 5:30 a.m. ET
Kia Tigers vs. Hanwha Eagles, 5:30 a.m. ET
Turkmenistan Yokary Liga
FC Energetik Turkmenbasy Mary vs. Kopetdag Asgabat, 9 a.m. ET
Everyone is looking to stop FC Altyn Asyr from winning its seventh straight Yokary Liga title, but no team would rather stop them than Kopetdag Asgabat. Kopetdag was the team of the 1990s, winning six titles in nine seasons, and they are now tied with Altyn Asyr as the most successful club in the history of Turkmenistan.
CS:GO ESL One: Road to Rio – Europe Playoffs
TBD, 10:30 a.m. ET
TBD, 2 p.m. ET
Friday, May 15
KBO League
Kiwoom Heroes vs. LG Twins, 5:30 a.m. ET
NC Dinos vs. SK Wyverns, 5:30 a.m. ET
Samsung Lions vs. KT Wiz, 5:30 a.m. ET
Doosan Bears vs. Kia Tigers, 5:30 a.m. ET
Lotte Giants vs. Hanwha Eagles, 5:30 a.m. ET
FC Minsk vs. FC Neman Grodno, 11 a.m. ET
Torpedo Belaz Zhodino vs. FC Gorodeya, 1 p.m. ET
Torpedo have secured a result in five straight matches, and their stingy defense makes them difficult to beat. They have held opponents scoreless in six of their eight matches to date, so Gorodeya will be hard pressed to find the back of the net on Friday.
CS:GO ESL One: Road to Rio – Europe Playoffs
TBD, 10:30 a.m. ET
TBD, 2 p.m. ET