CS2 Austin Major Pick'em: Spådommer og meninger

Valve’s Pick’Em Challenge is back for the Austin Major 2025 — and it’s time to lock in your predictions for Stage 1. Here’s a quick guide on how it works and what you should do if you want to score those points (and flex your game sense).

What is BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Pick'Em and How It Works

Prove your analysis in CS2! The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Pick'Em is an interactive prediction game where players can showcase their Counter-Strike 2 knowledge by forecasting match outcomes throughout the Major. To participate, you’ll need the Viewer Pass, which unlocks access to the Pick’Em challenges.

Before each stage — Challengers, Legends, and Champions — you’ll submit your picks, such as which teams will advance or be eliminated. Correct predictions earn points that help upgrade your Pick’Em coin from bronze to silver to gold. Meeting all requirements can also lead to in-game rewards, making it a fun and competitive side activity during the event.

Pick’em Rules and Strategy

In the Swiss Stage, you need to make nine predictions: one team to go 3-0, six teams to advance with at least three wins, and one team to be eliminated with a 0-3 record.

You only get the 3-0 and 0-3 points if your chosen teams finish with that exact score. So if you pick a team to go 3-0 and they qualify at 3-1 or 3-2, you get nothing for that slot. That’s why many players go for long-shot picks in the 3-0 or 0-3 slots and put safe bets in the “advance” section instead.

• Use your strongest favourite (like FaZe or Vitality) in the “advance” section, even if they might go 3-0. Don’t risk losing that point.
• Save the 3-0 prediction for a team with high upset potential — someone who either dominates or busts completely.
• The 0-3 slot is perfect for underdogs or weak regional invites that look shaky on LAN.

This time, there’s one more stage than usual, but the system hasn’t changed much — just one extra point to chase. That makes early predictions more important than ever, especially if you’re aiming for the Diamond Coin reward at the end of the event.

Get your picks in before the first match kicks off, and remember: this isn’t just about guessing winners — it’s about playing the format smart.

Our Prediction for Austin Major 2025

A fairly popular opinion is that Heroic and B8 will go 3-0, but I’m leaning toward Complexity taking B8’s spot instead. For the 3-1 and 3-2 slots, Wildcard, OG, BB, and TyLoo should make the cut. As for the team likely to go 0-3, Legacy seems like a sure pick.

There’s also a good chance that Chinggis Warriors could go 0-3, but I’d recommend picking a different team for that spot — your choice. You can check out an alternative opinion below.

YouTubers Pick’em for Austin Major 2025

I suggest you experiment a bit by gathering information from the following sources. Here’s a list of some popular Pick’Ems for the Austin Major from YouTubers that are worth checking out before making your picks.

YouTube: fl0m

fl0m’s Austin Major Pick’Em

Flom combines high-level player experience with content creation, allowing him to provide practical Pick’Em tips. His analysis often touches on the technical aspects of team play. For his picks, he placed Heroic and B8 in the 3-0 slot, Chinggis Warriors and Fluxo in 0-3, and expects OG, WildCard, BB, TyLoo, Complexity, and Nemiga to advance with 3-1 or 3-2 records.

YouTube: launders

launders’ Austin Major Pick’Em

Launders is one of the most respected CS analysts, with years of experience in casting and tournament breakdowns. He picked Complexity and Heroic to go 3-0, while Legacy and Chinggis Warriors are in his 0-3 slot. He expects WildCard, B8, Lynn Vision, BB, FlyQuest, and TyLoo to make it through with 3-1 or 3-2 records.

YouTube: Mauisnake

Mauisnake’s Austin Major Pick’Em

Mauisnake focuses heavily on statistical analysis and historical team performance when making Pick’Em recommendations. He placed Heroic and BB at 3-0, Fluxo and NRG at 0-3, and expects WildCard, OG, B8, Complexity, TyLoo, and FlyQuest to qualify with 3-1 or 3-2.

YouTube: Hawka

Hawka’s Austin Major Pick’Em

Hawka is known for his in-depth analysis of individual player performances and their impact on team results. He went with Heroic and Complexity in the 3-0 slot, and Chinggis Warriors and Fluxo as his 0-3 picks. Advancing from the stage, he predicts BB, B8, WildCard, TyLoo, NRG, and Legacy.

YouTube: BanKs

BanKs’ Austin Major Pick’Em

A respected host and analyst, BanKs tends to take a calculated approach to his Pick’Ems. His 3-0 picks are Heroic and B8, with NRG and Chinggis Warriors in the 0-3 spot. Teams he expects to advance include Complexity, OG, BB, WildCard, Nemiga, and Team Liquid.

YouTube: MacMate

MacMate’s Austin Major Pick’Em

MacMate is known for crafting detailed guides that aggregate opinions from multiple experts, making his content especially valuable for fans. He made some unusual but interesting choices—WildCard and FlyQuest at 3-0, Fluxo and NRG at 0-3, and advancing: Heroic, Metiz, Nemiga, Chinggis Warriors (yes, someone believes in them), and OG.

YouTube: Ash’s Playbook

Ash’s Austin Major Pick’Em

Another solid player offering data-driven analysis based on team win rates. He placed Heroic and TyLoo at 3-0, NRG and Chinggis Warriors at 0-3, and sees B8, BB, Legacy, Lynn Vision, OG, and Complexity making it through.

Everyone has Heroic as their 3-0 pick, and most agree that Chinggis Warriors are going out 0-3. It’ll be interesting to watch this new Mongolian squad, but no one’s really giving them a shot—0-3 is the safe call. As for who deserves that 3-0 slot outside Heroic—Complexity, B8, or BB? I’m doubling down on Complexity.

CS2 Austin Major Pick’em: Medal

The Pick’Em Challenge in CS2 gives you a chance to earn a special event medal based on how accurate your predictions are across the stages of the Major. To get the highest-tier medal, you’ll need to hit enough correct picks in each stage — that means carefully choosing which teams go 3-0, which ones advance, and who gets knocked out 0-3.

If you’re aiming for the best reward, your safest route is to bet on favourites and avoid risky calls. Stage 1 is especially unpredictable: teams are coming from all over the world, with minimal differences in rankings and form. That’s why checking their recent results, matchups, and roster changes is crucial. Playing smart from the start puts you on track for the gold.