Which team will win the split? was one of the first and most important questions asked to the professionals in the room. Many players, such as top laner Rascal of DRX, support Lehends of KT Rolster, and jungler Clid of Hanwha Life Esports, all agreed that Dplus KIA will be the greatest candidate for the title this season because of their good lineup, wide range of experience, and skilled coaching staff.
But there were a few anomalies. ShowMaker, a top mid laner for DK, and veteran Gen.G jungler Peanut considered T1 to be the best team heading into the Spring Split. The club didn't make any changes to the roster over the summer, which means that the squad already has excellent synergy going into the new year, which was a significant factor in their decisions.