BLAST.tv Austin Major Playoffs Stage Pick’Ems

There’s no better way to describe what’s going on at the BLAST.tv Austin Major than to say it is “absolute cinema.” We’ve seen huge upsets in this massive Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports event, such as Team Falcons crashing out in Stage 2, and FaZe Clan pushing their way to the Playoffs Stage thanks, in part, to the GOAT, Oleksandr “⁠s1mple⁠” Kostyliev, on loan from NAVI.

Our Stage 3 Pick’Ems for those with a Viewers Pass went over well, and now, it’s time to look at the Pick’Ems predictions for the Playoffs.

Pick’Ems for BLAST.tv Austin Major Playoffs

You have until 19 June 2025, when the Playoffs matches begin, to get your Pick’Ems selections in. This is for those who have the Viewers Pass, but might have no clue what to pick.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major Playoffs is a single-elimination bracket where all matches are best-of-three, so there are no second chances. The format makes this stage of the tournament, played in front of a huge crowd at the Moody Center in Texas, both exciting and daunting. Check out our Pick’Em predictions below.

For our Pick’Ems, we are going all, taking a huge chance that might not pay off at all. In fact, these are quite the bold predictions, with FaZe Clan going all the way as part of a fairytale return to Counter-Strike for s1mple. Odds and most experts think that Vitality or Team Spirit will win the event.

Please note: Copy these Pick’Ems at your own risk. They might turn out to be horribly wrong. We recommend going with your gut. These choices are for those who want a solid shot at getting some correct, but have no clue which teams to pick. Good luck!

Stay tuned at Esports Central as we’ll bring you the results of the BLAST.tv Austin Major, alongside a highlights video. We’ve also got a lot more top-tier esports action to come in 2025 and beyond, so don’t miss out.

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