The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
32%68%
probability at match start · final 1:2
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.
Talon Esports
Silenceroften banned
Oli · 20 games
Rubick
Oli · 18 games
Pugnasignature
Oli · 17 games
Void Spirit
Mikoto · 17 games
Techiessignature
Q · 16 games
Windranger
Mikoto · 16 games
Terrorbladeoften banned
23savage · 15 games
Batridersignature
Q · 14 games
BETBOOM TEAM
Techiessignature
Save- · 38 games
Storm Spiritsignature
gpK~ · 32 games
Enchantressoften banned
Save- · 31 game
Doomsignature
Pure~ · 29 games
Keeper of the Lightsignature
Save- · 29 games
Undyingsignature
TORONTOTOKYO · 27 games
Morphlingsignature
Nightfall · 23 games
Legion Commandersignature
Pure~ · 22 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.
Vengeful Spirit
213 picks · 270 bans
Rubick
198 picks · 93 bans
Pangolier
192 picks · 409 bans
Sven
184 picks · 262 bans
Skywrath Mage
167 picks · 94 bans
Earthshaker
166 picks · 169 bans
Grimstroke
162 picks · 152 bans
Dark Willow
159 picks · 68 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)39% vs 55%
Hero pool strength59% BETBOOM TEAM
Head-to-head1 – 1
Model total68% BETBOOM TEAM
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 missed34:20
Talon Esports 38%BETBOOM TEAM 62%
The model gave 62% on BETBOOM TEAM — the game was taken by Talon Esports in 1:09:45.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
WeaverJabz
SvenNightfall
Spectre23savage
DazzlegpK~
WindrangerMikoto
TidehunterPure~
Earth SpiritQ
MuertaSave-
Ancient ApparitionOli
Vengeful SpiritTORONTOTOKYO
Game 2prediction correct29:28
Talon Esports 41%BETBOOM TEAM 59%
The model gave 59% on BETBOOM TEAM — the game was taken by BETBOOM TEAM in 1:09:56.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Dark Willow23savage
MuertaNightfall
EnchantressQ
InvokergpK~
DawnbreakerJabz
PudgePure~
RikiMikoto
UndyingTORONTOTOKYO
MarciOli
IoSave-
Game 3prediction correct14:32
Talon Esports 39%BETBOOM TEAM 61%
The model gave 61% on BETBOOM TEAM — the game was taken by BETBOOM TEAM in 54:31.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Morphling23savage
Phantom LancerNightfall
InvokerJabz
Spirit BreakerPure~
PuckMikoto
Storm SpiritgpK~
TuskQ
Keeper of the LightSave-
Shadow DemonOli
EnchantressTORONTOTOKYO
Model check result
Model favoriteBETBOOM TEAM · 68%
Series resultBETBOOM TEAM 1:2
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3