There is real money moving on Counter-Strike every week of the year. Polymarket, Kalshi, DraftKings Pick6, Underdog, Sleeper and others all cover CS. The volume is serious and growing, but what’s missing is the legitimate analysis covering it. Most just provide surface stats without much (if any) context, and few are actually watching the matchups.

Every pick published on GAME OF SKILL starts with data and ends with a human call that can’t be replicated. I watch the games, track who’s in form and who isn’t, how teams are performing relative to expectations, and what the numbers haven’t caught up to yet. When my read on a player or a team conflicts with what the data is showing, I make the adjustment and explain it.

I’ve been following pro Counter-Strike for decades. I’ve also played competitively. The game is a huge passion of mine. If the Super Bowl and a CS2 final were on TV at the same time, I’d watch the Counter-Strike match, and I absolutely LOVE the NFL. Understanding the scene, the players, and how CS is won at the top level is what separates a true read from a number.

Writing is something I take seriously, too. I‘ve long been entrenched in the DFS and sports betting content space, which included 8+ years as Director of Content at RotoGrinders. The work here reflects that background: analysis that is clear, honest about its reasoning, and written to actually be useful rather than just published.

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Hope you enjoy!

— Scott