Aurora Gaming are favored to win with moneyline odds of 1.65 compared to HOTU at 2.30, reflecting Aurora's stronger recent performance in BLAST Bounty matches. Aurora has demonstrated superior map control and consistency in their last 5 encounters, making them the preferred choice with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 6:30 PM UTC on January 13, 2026, giving both teams adequate preparation time before the BLAST Bounty competition begins.

BLAST Bounty matches are played in an online format without a traditional physical venue, allowing Aurora Gaming and HOTU to compete from their respective team facilities or gaming houses with standardized server infrastructure.

Aurora Gaming are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.65 based on their recent form and tactical depth in the current Counter-Strike 2 meta. Their riflers have maintained a 1.15 average rating across their last 6 matches, while HOTU's economy management has shown vulnerabilities in anti-eco rounds.

In their last 8 head-to-head meetings, Aurora Gaming lead with 5 wins to HOTU's 3 wins, with Aurora winning 3 of the last 4 encounters. The average round differential favors Aurora at 16-13 per map, demonstrating their consistent ability to close out tight matches in the BLAST Bounty format.