In this recurring feature, we will post our favorite CS2 props and picks on the best DFS pick’em sites like Underdog, DraftKings Pick6 and Sleeper.
Counter-Strike has been getting more popular in the DFS streets, so let’s see if we can make some money and pick some winners. We’ll have frequent player and match predictions with well-reasoned analysis as we try to win some cash, so keep checking back!
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CS2 Props – Counter-Strike Predictions & Picks Today
Counter-Strike games take place all throughout the day. In order to maintain consistency and expectations, CS2 props will be posted when there are significant events taking place.
CS2 Preview: Wednesday, October 15th
Yet another tournament begins on Wednesday, this time the Thunderpick Championship..
All series will be in a best–of–three format.
Series Predictions
FURIA > OG 2-0
The MongolZ > 9z 2-0
Natus Vincere > Imperial 2-0
Aurora > Venom 2-0
Most of these matchups look kind of one-sided at first glance, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see clean sweeps across the board.
The CAC also continues in Shanghai. Here’s the schedule and our picks:
Series Predictions
paiN > Fluxo 2-0
FaZe > B8 2-0
fnatic > TYLOO 2-1
FUT > HEROIC 2-1
Virtus.pro > MIBR 2-1
3DMAX > Lynn Vision 2-1
Top DFS Targets
A quick overview of our top player picks for both tournaments
YEKINDAR vs. OG
Senzu vs. 9z
b1t & makazze vs. Imperial
XANTERES vs. Venom
frozen & Twistzz vs. B8
blameF vs. TYLOO
Check back later for final picks and analysis. Good luck!
CAC CS2 Preview: Tuesday, October 14th
A new tournament starts up late on Monday/early Tuesday for those in the USA.
There will be 16 teams vying for a share of $1,000,000 in Shanghai, China for the CS Asia Championships 2025.
All series will be in a best–of–one format on the opening day.
Series Predictions
3DMAX > The Huns
Legacy > Virtus.pro (toss-up)
GamerLegion > Liquid (toss-up)
MIBR > Lynn Vision
TYLOO > Fluxo
paiN > fnatic
HEROIC > B8 (toss-up)
FaZe > FUT
Note that best-of-one brings a lot more volatility into the mix for DFS and betting.
Top DFS Targets
A quick overview of our top player picks for the upcoming slate
REZ vs. Liquid
insani vs. Lynn Vision
JamYoung vs. Fluxo
npl vs. HEROIC
frozen & Twistzz vs. FUT
ESL CS2 Preview: Friday, October 10th
The quarter-finals of ESL Pro League begin early on Friday morning for those in the USA.
All series will be in a best-of-three format.
Series Predictions
Falcons > 3DMAX 2-0
Na’Vi > Mousesports 2-1
Spirit > FaZe 2-0
FURIA > Vitality 2-1
The top individual performers from the group stages:
Top DFS Targets
A quick overview of our top player picks for the upcoming slate
m0NESY & kyousuke vs. 3DMAX
b1t vs. Mousesports
Spinx vs. Na’Vi
donk vs. FaZe
ZywOo vs. FURIA
ESL CS2 Preview: Wednesday, October 8th
There are three matches to decide the final three spots in the final stage of ESL Pro League.
Series Predictions
Natus Vincere > The MongolZ 2-1
G2 > 3DMAX 2-1
FaZe > Aurora 2-1
The top individual performers from yesterday:
A few of our notes for the upcoming slate:
— These are elimination games and should be extremely close across the board. The first series of the day features two experienced teams and is a real toss-up. If we had to choose based on form at this event, Na’Vi would get the very slight edge. b1t and makazze are our top options for that side, and we like Senzu most for MongolZ.
— G2 has more talent and has been playing some strong Counter-Strike, and ultimately, we think that will be enough against the French team, 3DMAX. HeavyGod has become a hugely impactful player for G2 and is our favorite play in this series.
— The vibes are pretty solid for FaZe right now, even though this isn’t the starting five the team will be playing with long-term. While the teamplay and cohesiveness is probably on Aurora’s side, we wouldn’t be surprised to be see FaZe keep the winning run going.
Top DFS Targets
A quick overview of our top player picks for the upcoming slate
b1t & makazze vs. MongolZ
Senzu vs. Natus Vincere
HeavyGod vs. 3DMAX
frozen & Twistzz vs. Aurora
XANTERES vs. FaZe
ESL CS2 Preview: Tuesday, October 7th
Stage 2 is almost over at ESL Pro League, as more teams try to stay alive for their shot at big money in Stockholm, Sweden.
All matches will be played in a best-of-three format.
Series Predictions
FURIA > Aurora 2-1
Natus Vincere > HOTU 2-0
Mousesports > 3DMAX 2-0
The MongolZ > Gentle Mates 2-0
Vitality > G2 2-1
FaZe > Inner Circle 2-0
A few of my notes for the later games:
— MOUZ lost a tough one to Falcons yesterday, but we predict a nice bounce-back showing against 3DMAX. While the Frenchmen are no slouches, Mousesports has been more dependable and consistent.
— What a run it’s been for Gentle Mates at this tournament. We don’t think the fairy tale will continue against MongolZ, however, as the Mongolian team brings a ton of firepower and great teamplay.
— The Vitality/G2 matchup is the highlight of the day. These teams are very familiar with one another and we’re predicting a dogfight. ZywOo and ropz would be the preferred targets for Vitality, while we like HeavyGod and MATYS for G2.
— FaZe won without much trouble yesterday, setting up another winnable matchup with Inner Circle. Despite IC’s strong showing at this event, the talent and experience are firmly in FaZe’s favor here.
Top DFS Targets
A quick overview of our top player picks for the upcoming slate
molodoy vs. Aurora
b1t vs. HOTU
Spinx vs. 3DMAX
Senzu vs. Gentle Mates
ZywOo vs. G2
frozen & Twistzz vs. Inner Circle
Good luck!
ESL CS2 Preview: Monday, October 6th
We’ll briefly examine the later matches on Monday. We’re in the middle of Stage 2 at ESL Pro League, with the best of the best starting to separate themselves.
All matches will be played on LAN in a best-of-three format.
Series Predictions
The MongolZ > GamerLegion 2-0
FaZe > Astralis 2-1
Falcons > Mousesports 2-1
Spirit > G2 2-1
Top individual performers from yesterday (Sunday):
A few of my notes for the later games:
— GamerLegion has been very inconsistent to start this tournament, which doesn’t bode well against one of the stronger teams in the world in MongolZ.
— FaZe/Astralis should be interesting. FaZe just benched rain but now has to use him as a stand-in after a registration mistake. This team does have a lot of firepower, namely riflers frozen and Twistzz, so we expect a fight.
— It should be quite the showdown between Falcons and Mousesports, who are both playing at a high level. This one is a toss-up in our minds and not a favorite for DFS and betting purposes, despite all of the skill that will be in the server.
— So far, so good for the new Spirit starting five. donk and company are performing like tournament favorites, but this is one of the tougher matchups they’ll face against a G2 team that just won BLAST Open London.
Top DFS Targets
A quick overview of our top player picks for the upcoming slate
Senzu vs. GamerLegion
frozen vs. Astralis
Staehr vs. FaZe
kyousuke vs. Mousesports
donk vs. G2
Good luck!
Counter-Strike FAQ – CS2 DFS Pick’Em
Read on for more information on CS2 props and DFS pick’em.
What is Counter-Strike?
CS2 is a popular video game in which two teams play 5v5.
The first team to win 13 rounds wins that particular “map”, and there are best-of-one, best-of-three, and best-of-three series depending on the tournament.
To win a round, a team must eliminate all of the opposing players or complete a team objective.
For the CT (Counter-Terrorist) side, the team goal is to defuse the bomb if planted by the Terrorist (T) side. For the T side, the objective is to eliminate all five opposing CTs OR plant the bomb and protect it long enough for it to explode.
For DFS and betting purposes, you can either participate in DFS contests where you build a full lineup of CS2 players, or you can try to predict individual player performance.
Just like in traditional sports, there are star players who accumulate more fantasy points in general, and recent player/team form and matchups can play a huge role in deciphering the best plays on a day-to-day basis.
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