BLAST Slam VII · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
70%30%
probability at match start · final 2:1
The prediction was locked in using data as of the match start: hero winrates, form and head-to-head were computed only from games before it began. This is how the model's honest accuracy is verified.
Teams' go-to heroes · 6 months
Who plays what and how often they win. "Signature" — from 6 games with a 60%+ winrate: such a pick statistically raises the win chance.
Aurora Gaming
Phoenixsignature
Kaori · 63 games
Warlocksignature
Kaori · 56 games
Hoodwinksignature
Mira · 55 games
Jakirosignature
Kaori · 49 games
Pucksignature
Mikoto · 47 games
Windrangersignature
Nightfall · 41 game
Marssignature
Ws · 38 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Mikoto · 37 games
Tundra Esports
Phoenixsignature
Whitemon · 37 games
Shadow Shamansignature
Ari · 32 games
Tinysignature
bzm · 31 game
Doomsignature
33 · 30 games
Invokersignature
bzm · 29 games
Timbersawoften banned
33 · 29 games
Beastmastersignature
bzm · 27 games
Largosignature
33 · 26 games
Patch meta · 3 months
The most picked heroes of the pro scene and their winrate. Picking a meta hero adds points to the team in the model.
Hoodwink
564 picks · 353 bans
Phoenix
479 picks · 568 bans
Rubick
460 picks · 242 bans
Tiny
436 picks · 373 bans
Pangolier
385 picks · 536 bans
Puck
331 picks · 872 bans
Beastmaster
321 picks · 809 bans
Tusk
310 picks · 267 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)62% vs 45%
Hero pool strength52% Aurora Gaming
Head-to-head7 – 4
Model total70% Aurora Gaming
Prediction by game vs result
Probabilities were locked in using statistics as of the match start: the draft was assessed by hero comfort, counter-picks and late-game potential. We compare against the actual result.
Game 1prediction missed27:44
Aurora Gaming 61%Tundra Esports 39%
The model gave 61% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Tundra Esports in 47:33.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
WindrangerNightfall
UrsaPure~
PangolierMikoto
Ember Spiritbzm
TimbersawWs
Largo33
HoodwinkKaori
Keeper of the LightAri
Nyx AssassinMira
LichWhitemon
Game 2prediction correct33:15
Aurora Gaming 61%Tundra Esports 39%
The model gave 61% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 35:50.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Queen of PainMikoto
Beastmaster33
AlchemistNightfall
Dragon KnightPure~
DawnbreakerWs
Storm Spiritbzm
LionKaori
PhoenixWhitemon
ClockwerkMira
HoodwinkAri
Game 3prediction correct34:25
Aurora Gaming 63%Tundra Esports 37%
The model gave 63% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 52:18.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Shadow FiendNightfall
NecrophosPure~
WindrangerMikoto
Brewmaster33
AxeWs
Monkey Kingbzm
HoodwinkKaori
PhoenixWhitemon
ClockwerkMira
LionAri
Model check result
Model favoriteAurora Gaming · 70%
Series resultAurora Gaming 2:1
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3