Pick’Ems Explained — Why We Chose Our 3-0s, 0-3s, and Teams to Advance
The Starladder Budapest Major will start to deliver the chaos tomorrow. We don't accept chaos and our Pick’Ems stay rooted in form lines, roster stability, and matchup logic.
Here’s the full breakdown behind CS2Bet.io’s official Pick’Em selections.
🔥3-0 PICKS:
FaZe (3–0) — The Safe Aggressive Play
FaZe is built for a clean Challenger Stage run.
A veteran core with elite LAN discipline
A stable map pool that avoids early BO1 volatility
A proven track record of smashing opening-stage opponents
FaZe don’t always win events, but they almost always farm weaker teams early. They are surely the highest ceiling team in the stage 1. Sounds perfect for a 3–0 slot.
Legacy (3–0) — The High-Value Dark Horse
Or are the Legacy even the dark horse anymore. In the later stages of the year they have shown great class. The brazilians are not always the “safest” option, but the value option. They’ve been quietly trending upward:
Strong mechanical form from LatAm riflers
Excellent synergy & preparation
A forgiving early schedule against teams they match up well against
Legacy are the type of explosivet team that can run hot and steal 3 BO1s before anyone adjusts. They’re too inconsistent for a “advance” pick — but perfect for a high-upside 3–0.
💀 0–3 PICKS:
RED Canids (0–3) — Outmatched in Firepower
RED Canids enter this stage with:
A limited map pool
Weak T sides vs structured teams
Struggles in tier-1 pace
Their recent LAN form is shaky, and many of their matchups are stylistic nightmares. The Brazilian number 4 or 5 team does not have a lot of international tournament experience. There’s no clear win path unless opponents collapse — and we’re not betting on collapses at the Major.
The Huns (0–3) — Lowest Ceiling in the Stage
The Huns are a great story, but in pure competitive terms:
They lack elite fragging
Their mid-rounding falls apart vs experienced IGLs
They’ve been overperforming expectations and now hit a tier jump
They’re dangerous to underestimate, but in BO1 chaos they still sit below the field in consistency and skill. A realistic 0–3 candidate.
Advancing Teams (Why These Six Make It Through)
These squads combine form, map versatility, and reliable win conditions.
GamerLegion — Preparation demons, consistent in BO3s.
Fnatic — Momentum rising and mid-round discipline tightening.
Parivision — Underrated firepower + strong anti-strat reads.
FlyQuest — Confident, pressure-proof, thrives in chaotic matches.
Lynn Vision — Sharp utility, improving every month, scary in BO1s.
NIP — Volatile but capable; their ceiling beats most fringe teams.
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