Aurora vs 9z Prediction and Preview: Thunderpick World Championship, Oct 16
Thunderpick World Championship Group A. Best of three, Friday 10:00 AM ET. The result counts toward who advances to the next stage.
Price: Aurora 66¢, 9z 35¢ (as of Fri 7:54 AM ET)
Kalshi: Aurora 69¢, 9z 31¢
Top rated: Wicadia (Aurora), dgt (9z)
More CS2 predictions are up for the rest of the slate; today’s board covers every sport.
Reading the price
The market has Aurora at 66¢. Polymarket has Aurora 3¢ cheaper; Kalshi is 69¢.
CS2 MARKET keeps both apps side by side. At these prices, $10 on Aurora returns approximately $15.15 if they win, and $10 on 9z returns $28.57.
Map by map
Map 1: Aurora 66¢, 9z 34¢
Three maps (over 2.5): 45¢
Over 2.5 maps is 45¢ at time of writing.
The fives
Aurora are XANTARES, Wicadia and Jimpphat on rifles, woxic on the AWP and kyxsan calling.
9z field luchov, dgt and HUASOPEEK on rifles, meyern holding the AWP and max calling. Full rosters and roles for every top team are on LINEUPS.
Names to know
dgt & luchov (9z): 9z's top players and a strong firepower duo.
XANTARES (Aurora): Aurora's main rifler; an aim player who takes fights head on.
Wicadia (Aurora): has been in amazing form lately.
woxic vs meyern: the AWP duel.
Quick answers
Who is favored in Aurora vs 9z?
Aurora, at 66¢ on Polymarket against 35¢ for 9z; Kalshi has Aurora at 69¢.
When does Aurora vs 9z start?
Friday, October 16, at 10:00 AM ET, best of three.
Prices move, and this is not advice.
Good luck!
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