CS2 Betting Guides on HLTV
Our CS2 betting guides aim to assist you in succeeding in the world of CS2 gambling. While we will never tell you exactly which team to place a bet on, we provide CS2 betting advice in these guides so you can make informed decisions.
From a beginner’s guide to tips, how to spot betting opportunities and how Special Bets work, we’ve got you covered. Check out the list of CS2 betting guides on HLTV below.
- CS2 Gambling Beginner’s Guide – Our Beginner’s Guide features seven must-know tips for all prospective CS2 bettors. From how basic odds work, to research on specific CS2 matches and much more, the Beginner’s Guide is the perfect place to start.
- ESL Pro League Betting Tips And Bookmakers – This guide outlines tips, tricks and the best bookmakers to use in combination with ESL Pro League betting. With a consistent format, our general tips and information will be helpful across multiple seasons of ESL Pro League.
- How To Bet on CS2 – Have you ever wanted to place bets but didn’t know exactly how to bet on CS2 matches? If the answer is yes, then you have found the perfect place. In this guide, we share all the important information, from explaining the basics, to betting sites to call your new home, top tournaments to bet on, types of bets and much more.
- CS2 Betting Advice – Frequently Asked Questions – If you have some questions before placing your first bet, our CS2 Betting Advice guide has you covered. This guide features 10 FAQ and is filled with information to help out CS2 gambling enthusiasts.
- How to Spot CS2 Betting Opportunities – Getting ahead of the game is precisely what top bettors excel at. A big part of becoming a pro at CS2 betting is the ability to spot betting opportunities. In this guide, we take you through five tips which should help you spot a great betting opportunity with ease.
- CS2 Special Bets Explained – With our CS2 special bets guide, we venture into the complicated, sometimes high-risk bets which can pay off with some great margins. Featuring the likes of Handicap, Pistol Round, Map Winner, Over/Under and Score bets, this guide has you covered.
- The Ultimate Guide to CS2 Esports Betting – Need a one-stop destination for all your CS2 gambling information? Then our Ultimate Guide is the place for you. Offering a wealth of information, this guide will take your game to the next level.
- How To Bet on CS2 Teams – Everything you need to know about CS2 team betting, including the best bookmakers to use, frequently-asked-questions, a detailed explanation of how to bet on CS2 teams, tournament outright bets and more.
- How To Bet on CS2 Matches – A guide to CS2 match betting, featuring frequently-asked-questions, details on how to place your first bet on a CS2 match, the best bookmakers to use, and everything else you need to know.
- CS2 Betting Tips & Tricks – In this guide, we provide you with CS2 betting tips, explain how to bet on matches, make accurate predictions, and find the best sites.
- CS2 Live Betting Guide – Your guide to CS2 live betting, featuring tips, explainers on how live odds work and the best bookmakers for this exciting practice.
- CS2 Promo Codes – In our guide to CS2 Promo Codes for 2021 and beyond, we take a look at some general tips, the best bookmakers to use and more.
- CS2 Real Money Betting – We discuss the practice of CS2 real money betting, share essential tips to potentially help bettors get an edge, and detail the best sites to use.
- Beginner Tips Before Placing First CS2 Bet – We share five must-know tips to follow before placing your first CS2 esports bet, as well as the best bookmakers to place your first wager with.
- How To Break A CS2 Betting Losing Streak – We discuss how CS2 bettors can go about breaking a losing streak with five tips. These tips could help someone break a CS2 betting losing streak, but nothing is guaranteed.
- Maps In CS2 Betting – Why Do They Matter? – This guide explains why maps in CS2 betting are a vital aspect to consider and discusses the best bookmakers to use, as well as tips and tricks.
- Common CS2 Betting Mistakes & Solutions – We discuss the most common mistakes that users make during their CS2 betting endeavours and what they can do to avoid them in the future.
- Top 5 CS2 Live Betting Advantages Explained – We discuss the potential advantages of CS2 Live Betting, explaining the practice and how you can enjoy it at the best bookmakers out there.
- CS2 Future Bets – In our guide to CS2 Future bets, we explain what this wager type is, the ideal staking method to use, provide general tips and discuss the best bookmakers.
CS2 Special Bet Guides
In this section, we take a deep dive into the popular CS2 Special Bet types. These bets are largely considered high-risk, high-reward, boasting great odds to potentially bolster your betting budget. Each guide features tips, tricks, and an explanation of the CS2 bet type to help both beginners and veterans alike.
- CS2 Total Rounds Betting Guide – This guide explains what CS2 Total Rounds betting is, shares the best staking methods to use, provides general tips and which bookmakers are best for the Special Bet type.
- CS2 Draw Betting Guide – This guide focuses on the CS2 Draw betting wager type for esports fans, providing some tips and discussing the best staking method to use for this Special Bet.
- CS2 First Kill Bet Guide – This guide explains everything you need to know to place a CS2 First Kill bet, explains what this Special Bet type is, the best bookmakers to use, and provides some general tips to get you started.
- CS2 Bomb Betting Guide – We dive into the intricate, sometimes complicated act of CS2 Bomb Betting, explaining how this Special Bet type works, providing tips and detailing the best bookmakers to use.
- CS2 First To Five Rounds Betting Guide – We explain what CS2 First to Five Rounds betting is, provide tips, and the best staking method to use in this guide while also revealing some of the best bookmakers for this wager option.
- Top 5 Best CS2 Special Bets – We discuss the five best and most popular CS2 Special Bets and the best betting sites to use that feature all of these wager types.
- CS2 Multibets Guide – We explain how CS2 Multibets work, diving into the complicated yet highly profitable bookmaker feature with tips, bookmakers and more.
- CS2 Map Score Bets Guide – An in-depth guide to CS2 Map Score bets, featuring tips, tricks, an explanation of this special bet option & the best bookmakers to use.
- CS2 Over/Under Bets – A guide for CS2 Over/Under bets, explaining the types of Special Bets, the best bookmakers to use and more.
- CS2 Kills Bets – An in-depth guide to CS2 Kills bets, featuring tips, tricks, an explanation of this special bet option & the best bookmakers to use.
- CS2 Handicap Bets – We take a deep dive into CS2 Handicap betting, explaining this type of Special Bet, share tips, and reveal the best bookmakers to use.
- CS2 Pistol Round Bets – In our guide to CS2 Pistol Round bets, we provide bettors with tips, tricks, and share details on the best bookmakers to use.
- CS2 Overtime Bets – In our guide to CS2 Overtime bets, we detail everything you need to know about this high-risk, high-reward betting type, from an explainer of how it works to tips and tricks, and the best bookmakers to use.
- CS2 Outright Bets – In our guide for CS2 Outright bets, we explain the bet type in detail, provide some tips and tricks, and reveal the best bookmakers to use while picking a tournament winner.
- CS2 Betting Predictions – We take a deep dive into CS2 betting predictions, sharing tips and tricks to potentially increase the accuracy of wagers placed, and showcase the best bookmakers for your betting endeavours.
- CS2 Live Betting Predictions – In this guide, we explain how you can get an advantage when making CS2 Live Betting predictions by making use of the in-game economy and share details on the best sites for prospective bettors to use.
- CS2 Group of Winner Betting – In this guide, we explain CS2 Group of Winner betting endeavours, the staking methods to use, tips and the best bookmakers for this type of wager.
- CS2 Correct Round Score Bets – This guide explains how CS2 Correct Round Score bets work, including the best staking method to use, tips, and the best bookmakers for this particular wager type.
- CS2 Total Maps Betting – In this guide, we explain exactly what CS2 Total Maps betting is and provide suggested staking methods to use, alongside general tips and the best bookmakers to enjoy this wager type on.
- CS2 Spread Bets – We explain CS2 Spread bets, the best staking method to use, the top bookmakers for this special bet type and five must-know tips in our detailed guide.
Bolstering your knowledge with these CS2 betting guides should prepare you for the world of esports gambling.
CS2 Strategy Guides
This section explores possible strategies for different types of CS2 bets. These CS2 strategy guides feature general tips and tricks, discuss the best staking methods to use and more. Please note that we do not guarantee success with these. HLTV is not responsible for any losses incurred.
- CS2 Betting Risk Versus Reward Tips & Tricks – In this guide, we explain how bettors can get the most out of their gambling budget, sharing tips on CS2 betting risk versus reward management.
- How To Increase CS2 Betting Odds – In this guide, we explain how bettors can potentially increase odds for CS2 betting endeavours, focusing on essential tips and the best bookmakers to get the job done.
- How to get the best Odds on CS2 Matches – In this guide we discuss how betting enthusiasts can get the best odds on CS2 matches, and the best bookmakers to use for this endeavour.
- How to pick a CS2 Tournament Winner – We explain how bettors can pick a CS2 tournament winner, providing must-know tips to potentially increase the chances of winning an Outright bet.
- Best CS2 Players for Kills Betting – In this guide, we discuss how you can find the best CS2 players for Kills Betting. We explore the important stats and traits that can prove useful to bettors, especially when wagering at one of the top bookmakers.
- Best CS2 Teams for Match Betting – We explain what CS2 Match Betting is, provide tips on how to pick the best teams for this betting endeavour, the ideal staking method to use and top bookmaker details.
- CS2 Betting Strategy – In this guide, we explore CS2 betting strategy options, discuss different staking methods, share some tips, the best sites and more.
- Best CS2 Betting Strategy on a Budget – We discuss the best CS2 betting strategy for gambling enthusiasts on a strict budget, from the optimal staking method to general tips, and the best bookmakers to use.
- High Reward CS2 Betting Strategy – This guide explains what a high reward CS2 betting strategy looks like, including the types of bets, essential tips, and the best sites (bookmakers) to employ this strategy type.
- Best Live CS2 Betting Strategy – This guide discusses the best CS2 live betting strategy, diving into the ideal staking method to use. We provide bettors with some essential tips and look at the best bookmakers for this exciting feature.
- CS2 LAN Event Betting Strategy – In this guide, we discuss the unique aspects of CS2 LAN event betting, potential strategies to use, tips and the best sites for this betting endeavour.
- Top Tier CS2 Event Betting Strategy – This guide discusses the intricacies of top tier CS2 event betting, focusing on tips and tricks to possibly use when placing wagers on the biggest tournaments.
- CS2 Low Betting – In this guide, we explore CS2 low betting options by explaining the practice and detailing the best bet types to use. We also share essential tips to stretch a limited budget and pinpoint the best sites to place low bets with ease.
- CS2 Betting Predictions – We take a deep dive into CS2 betting predictions, sharing tips and tricks to potentially increase the accuracy of wagers placed, and showcase the best bookmakers for your betting endeavours.
- CS2 Live Betting Predictions – In this guide, we explain how you can get an advantage when making CS2 Live Betting predictions by making use of the in-game economy and share details on the best sites for prospective bettors to use.
Now, it is time to dive in and pick a bookmaker which meets your requirements.
Where to Bet on CS2
In this section you can find some of the best gambling sites out there for your CS2 betting needs. These bookmakers have been picked with great care, taking dozens of details into consideration. Find the best bookmakers to call your CS2 gambling destination of choice below.
Expert CS2 Bookmaker Reviews
When on the hunt for the best CS2 betting sites, we consider a plethora of information. This information includes welcome bonuses (T&Cs apply), mobile functionality, odds, bookmaker margins, reputation, and most importantly, CS2 matches to bet on.
You can check out our latest expert reviews focusing on bookmakers which offer CS2 gambling options below.
CS2 Betting Advice: 5 Rules for Betting Smart
Everyone wants to win when placing bets on CS2 matches. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five rules which you can use to get ahead as the last part of our CS2 betting guides section. Take these rules for betting smart as CS2 betting advice, instead of formal instructions. It is always good to set up your own ruleset, practising CS2 gambling which fits your personality and playstyle.
1. Understand betting odds
Without understanding how betting odds work, your betslip at any bookmaker might seem very confusing. It is an essential aspect of CS2 betting, and one which should never be underestimated in value. Odds represent the chance of a certain outcome occurring, so the less likely an outcome is, the lower the odds will be. The most popular odds used by most betting sites is Decimal Odds.
Let’s take an easy example: Team A has 1.5 odds, while Team B has 2.5 odds. If you bet £10 on team A, you will get back £15 if they win, effectively earning £5 profit. If you bet on team B, however, you will get back £25, effectively earning £15 in the process. The simple mathematical equation for decimal odds is: Bet x Odds = Payout.
2. Focus on particular betting markets
With a razor-sharp focus on particular betting markets, you can hone your skills. Betting markets, in case you were wondering, is one category or type of bet. To use an easy-to-understand example, match-winners in CS2 betting is a specific betting market, while over/under bets are another market.
Focusing on a couple of betting markets is an important piece of advice we can offer in our CS2 betting guides. The more you practice in a particular set of markets, the better your chances of building your knowledge, and placing the correct bets in the process.
3. Bet only when there is value
Sometimes, there isn’t much value in placing a bet on a specific CS2 team, since the odds are just too high in their favour. For example, if Team A has 1.1 odds to win, you will only make 0.1 profit on your bet. Since CS2 is an esports title where upsets happen each month, and in almost every big tournament, you should only bet when there is value.
This is also where we get to the topic of value bets. Essentially, value bets are when you place a smaller-than-normal bet on a team which has low odds of actually winning. If you do your research, you might find a team’s true chances of winning are higher than a bookmaker is predicting. For example, Team A has 3.5 odds of winning a match but after detailed research, you believe they actually have 2.6 odds. Placing a small bet on Team A, therefore, would be a great value bet.
4. Bet with a consistent staking strategy
Using a staking strategy is essential to making a profit while betting on CS2 matches. There are dozens of staking strategies out there, so you need to choose one which sits right with your style of betting. A stating strategy is basically a way to define how much of your total bank (currency put aside for betting) you should invest in a specific bet.
This comes down to risk versus reward, as you adjust your bet size depending on the risk of a particular CS2 team winning or losing. One of the most widely-used staking strategies is Proportional.
An easy example of a Proportional betting strategy:
If you have a bank of 1000 and decide on a 10% proportional strategy, and you win 100 in your first bet, your next bet should be 110 following this particular strategy if the odds and value of the next bet coincide with the first one.
It is always important to remember you should never bet your entire bank, as anything can happen in CS2 matches. Some matches, such as a best-of-five grand final, gives better odds for the higher-ranked team to win, while best-of-one matches are extremely volatile.
5. Have accounts with more than one bookmaker to take advantage of the best odds
Different bookmakers do offer different odds for specific matches. It depends on the types of margins bookmakers offer, as well as a variety of other factors. The odds bookmakers provide on CS2 matches depends on their confidence of a specific outcome.
Therefore, it is always great to have accounts with multiple bookmakers, allowing you to take advantage of the best odds for a match. For example, Bookmaker A has 1.6 odds to offer on a team, while Bookmaker B has 1.5 odds. However, Bookmaker B has better odds on Over 2.5 maps in their Special Bets.
If you want to go with a straight-up match-winner, Bookmaker A is the one to go with. However, if you love placing Special Bets, Bookmaker B would be the one to place your bet with. Our dedicated odds comparison section should help you out in this regard.
With our dedicated CS2 betting guides and advice, you should be well on your way to some exciting esports betting opportunities. As always, please remember full T&Cs apply – you must be +18 to play.
Practice Responsible Gambling
Learn more about practising responsible CS2 gambling and take the Gamalyze is a self-assessment test. Further, you can check out our articles focusing on how gambling addiction can develop, time management and money management.
- Time management and responsible gambling – This guide focuses on time management essentials while practising responsible CS2 esports gambling.
- Money management tips for gambling – In this article, various methods that can be applied to prevent problem gambling will be presented. The methods presented in this article are related to “money management”.
- HLTV supports responsible gambling – Learn about responsible gambling, how gambling addiction could occur, the causes and stages of development.
Always practice responsible gambling. You must be 18+ to play.
