On Thursday, May 1, Counter-Strike 2 fans will have a busy day full of important matches of BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 and Thunderpick World Championship 2025: European Series 1. We have selected the five best betting options based on team form, map statistics, roster depth, and match analytics.

Vitality to win over MOUZ (1.20)

Vitality go into the match against MOUZ as absolute favorites - there's a reason why their odds are only 1.20. The team has won 22 matches in a row, won ESL Grand Slam and IEM Melbourne. Their opponent, despite reaching the semifinals in Melbourne, still has problems with stability - defeats to Falcons and Vitality were wake-up calls. The (odds 1.20) is low, but it's just right for express bettors. Given the difference in individual class, this should be a sure win for the apEX team.

paiN - Wildcard: Over 2.5 maps (1.92)

Wildcard is a strong North American team that has won 7 of its last 11 matches, and against worthy opponents. At the same time, paiN is a team that is currently being rebuilt: with a new player dgt in the lineup, they do not yet have a stable game and have won only 1 match out of the last 10. In such conditions, the fight looks equal, given that paiN is a very strong team, and therefore the chances (odds 1.92) for a full-fledged Bo3 with three maps are very high.

FaZe to win over FlyQuest (1.25)

FlyQuest is a clear underdog in this tournament, and the odds of 1.25 on FaZe only confirm this opinion. Even despite the recent failures of the karrigan team, FaZe retains a strong roster and has a lot of experience playing at major events. Against an opponent like FlyQuest, their class and discipline should come to the fore.

Spirit - Falcons: Over 2.5 maps (1.85)

This is one of the most intriguing matches of the day. Falcons, despite losing the IEM Melbourne final, show a high level of play. Spirit is a team with an extremely flexible mapping that has repeatedly proved its ability to fight with the top teams. Both teams are in good shape, so the probability (odds 1.85) of seeing three maps is more than real.

Monte will win at least one map against Fire Flux (1.22)

The match will take place as part of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025: European Series 1. Both teams are still searching for their best game, but it is Monte who regularly won at least one map even in defeats. Against unstable opponents from Turkey, the chances of taking something are quite high (1.22).

BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 is just beginning, but it already gives players and fans dozens of opportunities for analytics and earnings on bets. The tournament has brought together top teams from all regions, and each match has its own hidden meanings - from the form of newcomers to mapping advantages. The same applies to the Thunderpick World Championship 2025: European Series 1, where lesser-known but promising squads are trying to make a name for themselves on the European stage.

If you want to not only follow the matches but also approach betting like an analyst, study maps, changes in the rosters, players' form, and even time zones. Professionals are always one step ahead thanks to their training, not just intuition.

Don't forget about responsibility: bets should be reasonable, not emotional. And remember: the winner is not the one who knows all the odds, but the one who knows how to interpret them correctly.

All odds are taken from Stake.com and are current at the time of publication.