9z vs Aurora Prediction and Preview: Thunderpick World Championship, Oct 14
Thunderpick World Championship Group A. Best of three, Wednesday 4:30 AM ET. The result counts toward who advances to the next stage.
Price: Aurora 71¢, 9z 29¢ (as of Tue 8:09 AM ET)
Kalshi: Aurora 73¢, 9z 27¢
Top rated: Wicadia (Aurora), dgt (9z)
Reading the price
Aurora are the favorite at 71¢. 9z at 29¢ need things to go their way. That is 4 points higher than where Aurora opened, at 67¢. Polymarket has Aurora 2¢ cheaper; Kalshi is 73¢. At these prices, $10 on Aurora returns $14.08 if they win, and $10 on 9z returns $34.48.
The map prices
Map 1: Aurora 71¢, 9z 29¢
Three maps (over 2.5): 41¢
Over 2.5 maps is 41¢: the market expects this to be settled in two.
The fives
Aurora are XANTARES, Wicadia and Jimpphat on rifles, woxic on the AWP and kyxsan calling.
9z are luchov, dgt and HUASOPEEK on rifles, meyern on the AWP and max calling. Full rosters and roles for every top team are on LINEUPS.
Names to know
dgt (9z): a top rifler and one of the best in South America outside Brazil.
woxic (Aurora): AWPer; aggressive and at his best on the front foot.
XANTARES (Aurora): main rifler; an aim player who takes fights head on.
woxic vs meyern: the AWP duel.
Quick answers
Who is favored in 9z vs Aurora?
Aurora, at 71¢ on Polymarket against 29¢ for 9z.
What are the prices for 9z vs Aurora?
Aurora 71¢, 9z 29¢ on Polymarket; Aurora 73¢ on Kalshi.
When does 9z vs Aurora start?
Wednesday, October 14, at 4:30 AM ET, best of three.
For the rest of the slate, see today’s CS2 previews; for Kalshi and Polymarket side by side, CS2 MARKET.
The rest of today’s games, across all four sports, are on TODAY.
Prices move, and this is not advice.
Good luck!
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