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OpTic Texas vs G2 Minnesota Betting Tips – OpTic Texas Chase Third Consecutive Win of Stage 4

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Last updated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 13:51
OpTic Texas and G2 Minnesota meet on June 12 in the 2026 CDL Major 4 Qualifiers. OpTic remains a top team, consistent in league placements and boasting strong stats across all game modes. G2 Minnesota, meanwhile, have struggled after recent lineup changes, notably the departure of Estreal, which weakened their roster. OpTic has won all prior matchups this season, and G2’s inconsistent results make an upset unlikely. Bettors and fans are encouraged to watch via major esports streaming platforms, with OpTic Texas the clear favorite to win.
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  • OpTic Texas vs G2 Minnesota Call of Duty betting preview and picks for Friday, June 12, in Week 2 of CDL 2024 Stage 4 Major Qualifiers (12:00 PDT)
  • OpTic Texas are expected to win their third game of the stage
  • G2 Minnesota debut a new player
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OpTic Texas vs G2 Minnesota Betting Predictions


OpTic Texas and G2 Minnesota will face off on Friday, June 12, in the second week of Call of Duty League 2026 Major 4 Qualifiers, in their sixth clash of the season.

OpTic Texas might’ve lost their tag as the league’s most dominant team to LA Thieves in the recent months, but have remained one of CDL’s elite, with top-four placements in all events since Major 1 Qualifiers.

G2 Minnesota, on the other side, have been relatively competitive since the turn of the season, but made some changes to their lineup, which appear as a risky move, especially the departure of Estreal.
Appearing weaker with the new roster, G2 Minnesota’s chances of upsetting OpTic Texas are slim.

  • G2 Minnesota’s new roster appears weaker
  • OpTic Texas are rightly viewed as favourites
  • G2 have yet to defeat OpTic this season

G2 Minnesota Have Yet to Defeat OpTic This Season


G2 Minnesota have clashed with OpTic Texas five times this season and have yet to win a game.

Date
Event
Winner
Result
May 15CDL 2026 Stage 3 MajorOpTic Texas3-1
March 28CDL 2026 Stage 2 MajorOpTic Texas3-0
February 14CDL 2026 Stage 2 Major QualifiersOpTic Texas3-2
January 31CDL 2026 Stage 1 MajorOpTic Texas3-0
December 8CDL 2026 Stage 1 Major QualifiersOpTic Texas3-1

Where to Watch OpTic Texas vs G2 Minnesota Live?


Esports fans can watch the game between OpTic Texas and G2 Minnesota on all major esports streaming platforms, via CDL channels. Alternatively, setting up an account with Stake or any prominent bookmaker and accessing free live streaming and in-play betting markets.

  1. Visit Stake
  2. Log in on Stake or register with promo code NEWBONUS to claim your welcome offer
  3. Navigate to the CoD section and find CDL markets
  4. Open the live stream and explore in-play betting opportunities

OpTic Texas Are in Excellent Form


OpTic Texas lost both the Stage 3 Major and the Stage 4 Minor to Los Angeles Thieves. Besides losing the two finals and two before in Stage 2 and Stage 1 Major, there is nothing to complain about.

OpTic are the most successful and consistent team in the league with strong stats across all three game modes. That includes a 75.9% win rate on Hardpoint, 65% on Search & Destroy, and 55% on Overload. The latter needs some work, namely Scar (33.3%), but overall, this is a fundamentally solid team who are bound to make a run for the Major title.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
June 7CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorLA Thieves2-3 (L)
June 7CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorParis Gentle Mates3-0 (W)
June 7CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorRiyadh Falcons3-0 (W)
May 31CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersMiami Heretics3-0 (W)
May 30CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersVancouver Surge3-0 (W)

OpTic Texas Squad & Team News


OpTic Texas haven’t made any roster changes.

  • Anthony "Shotzzy" Cuevas-Castro
  • Brandon "Dashy" Otell
  • Cuyler "Huke" Garland
  • Mason "Mercules" Ramsey

G2 Minnesota Are Mediocre


G2 Minnesota are 2-1 in their last three games. They defeated Cloud9 New York and Boston Breach, but got smoked by the Los Angeles Thieves. Things are not going to get any easier for them at this stage, as G2 have to face OpTic, LA Thieves, Riyadh Falcons, and Toronto KOI.

Even with the addition of two new players in Nastie and Envoy, G2 Minnesota looked somewhat toothless against the LA Thieves, so it is fair to question how much better they can do against another CDL titan in OpTic Texas.

They do fine on Overload, with a 60% win rate, but Search & Destroy (37.5%) and Hardpoint (54.2%) are lacking. Until there’s some improvement on those modes, G2 Minnesota will remain a mid-table team.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
June 6CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorLA Thieves0-3 (L)
June 6CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorBoston Breach3-1 (W)
May 29CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersCloud9 New York3-1 (W)
May 16CDL 2026 Stage 3 MajorLA Thieves1-3 (L)
May 16CDL 2026 Stage 3 MajorToronto KOI2-3 (L)

G2 Minnesota Squad & Team News


G2 Minnesota have added Nastie and Envoy to their lineup on May 28, replacing Estreal and Mamba.

  • Kyle "Kremp" Haworth
  • Cesar "Skyz" Bueno 
  • Dylan "Envoy" Hannon
  • Byron "Nastie" Plumridge

Verdict

This is another David vs Goliath game, which can only end one way. Even though G2 Minnesota are not terrible, they’re also a couple of tiers below OpTic, and with two new signings, G2 might need more time to get the ball rolling.

OpTic are favoured and for all the right reasons despite their wrinkles on Overload. This is their game to lose.

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