Transparency
SkinBetHub Methodology
How picks are created, how partner pages are reviewed, and how we keep betting research separate from affiliate payouts.
Editorial line
Research first. Partners second.
A partner payout can affect business economics, but it should not rewrite a pick, hide a loss, or remove a safety warning.
Pick Process
Step 1
Match filter
We start by filtering out matches with poor data quality, unstable rosters, weak markets, or high BO1 volatility.
Step 2
CS2 context
We review map pool overlap, recent form, tournament tier, roster changes, travel or LAN context, and likely veto pressure.
Step 3
Price check
A team can be likely to win and still be a bad bet if the market has already priced the edge.
Step 4
Confidence and risk
Picks are labeled by confidence and risk. Weak spots should become skip calls.
Step 5
Public tracking
Published picks should flow into the results ledger with odds, confidence, stake, and result.
Partner Review Standard
SkinBetHub may earn affiliate commission from partner links, but review pages should explain the review basis clearly.
Current Changelog
April 2026: Added public results route, daily picks hub, safety checklist, responsible-gambling copy, and VPS API contract for match research modules.
Next: Add closing-line value, map veto, roster alerts, and match research cards once the VPS API sends those modules consistently.
Methodology FAQ
Does affiliate commission change SkinBetHub picks?
No. Picks and partner pages should be separated. Partner links may earn commission, but published picks should be tracked by match, market, odds, confidence, stake, and result.
Why focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 CS2?
Lower-tier CS2 can have less efficient markets, but it also carries higher data and roster risk. That is why confidence labels and skip calls matter.
What makes a CS2 match a skip?
Poor odds, unstable rosters, weak data, risky formats, or conflicting signals can turn a match into a no-bet call.