I did that last year and I jinxed all my favorite skaters, lol. I took a different approach this year, choosing who I *think* can win, based on gossip and pre-season boasting. If my faves do better than my picks, it's at least a partial "win."
I am reverting (for now) in the SC Mens event. My current Pool A pick is Daisuke Takahashi over Patrick Chan ... because I prefer Takahashi. Thinking with my heart, not my head. I might change it later in the week. Or not. I have analysis paralysis today.
My SC dance and pairs picks are, for the most part, "eenie, meenie, minee, moe." I'm discriminating against the teams that I know are new partners this season. It's too early in the season (imo) for them to pull off a big placement. Maybe at a later competition.