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<\/p>\nAfter a tense first stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, where favorites stumbled and underdogs impressed, it\u2019s time for Stage 2. This phase promises even more intrigue, as top-tier teams with direct invites join the fray. The Swiss system format leaves little room for mistakes: three wins \u2014 and you\u2019re through to the next stage; three losses \u2014 and your Major journey ends. Every match feels like a final, and every pick\u2019em choice is a test of intuition, knowledge, and analysis.<\/p>\n
In this article, we\u2019ve gathered the most relevant predictions from top analysts, players, and streamers to help you make informed decisions with your own pick\u2019ems. From obvious favorites to dark horses \u2014 we believe this will help you assemble the perfect pick\u2019em and move one step closer to that coveted Diamond Coin.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Phy Cast described the tournament on Twitter as \u201cThis major is NA\u2019s calamity,\u201d pointing to the weak form of North American teams.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Jacob \u201cPimp\u201d Winneche expressed confidence in his picks with: \u201cStage 1 completed. This is what a diamond coin looks like, part 2!\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2022 TravCS released a video with commentary, saying: \u201cnothing ever good happens after 2am but I\u2019m dropping the video now\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Mauisnake picked Falcons as favorites and M80 for 0:3, emphasizing the performance gap.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Jordan \u201cElfishguy\u201d Mays also picked Falcons as leaders and expressed disbelief in Lynn Vision.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 AustinCS mentioned M80 as a potential dark horse despite favoring the usual picks.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 TrilluXe placed 3DMAX at 3:0 instead of Faze, sparking debate.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Tedd also doubted Faze and chose OG instead, citing their form.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 s1mple & EliGE favored Falcons and Faze, with mibr and Lynn Vision at 0:3.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 NiKo & m0NESY chose FURIA for 3:0 and added Pain as a possible surprise.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Allan Hender admitted picking Falcons for 3:0 even though they\u2019re favorites, saying they \u201cfeel a cut above.\u201d He considered Tyloo but found it hard to justify who\u2019d be edged out.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 aunniCS highlighted Falcons for 3:0 and sees Lynn Vision as a safe 0:3. He encouraged his viewers to join the pick\u2019em conversation live on stream.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Cnd placed Falcons and Heroic confidently at 3:0 and saw Legacy exiting 0:3. He gave 3DMAX a strong 3:1 prediction, showing faith in their progress.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 dinkoTV noted that Falcons have been a top-2 team recently and sees their 3:0 as \u201ceasy.\u201d He lacks trust in M80, citing their poor showing in Astana and NA\u2019s shaky run in Austin.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Friberg also placed Falcons at 3:0 and Legacy at 0:3, aiming to improve on his Stage 1 score of 5\/9.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Taha G\u00fclda\u015f wrote that Stage 2 feels more predictable than the first. He also placed Falcons at 3:0 but dropped Tyloo to 0:3.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 kioShiMa encouraged everyone to join the $25k prize pool, also choosing Falcons to go undefeated and Legacy to fall 0:3.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Ozzy took a bold stand for Heroic at 3:0, calling them hard-working and dominant. He expected Legacy to collapse without wins.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Igor Martins echoed the same 3:0 for Falcons and 0:3 for Lynn Vision, emphasizing confidence and minimal risk this stage.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Jan (Swani) from G2 shared that NiKo and m0NESY will go 3:0 smoothly. He also predicted Lynn Vision wouldn\u2019t get a single win after a poor match vs NRG.<\/p>\n
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As history shows, a successful pick\u2019em isn\u2019t just about copying others\u2019 predictions \u2014 it\u2019s about careful analysis and understanding the broader context. Should you trust the big names, or bet on those flying under the radar but brimming with motivation? The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 offers the perfect arena to test your analytical skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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