The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
35%65%
probability at match start · final 0:2
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.
nouns
Techiessignature
Husky · 15 games
Keeper of the Lightsignature
Lelis · 13 games
Terrorbladesignature
YamSun · 9 games
Timbersawoften banned
Gunnar · 8 games
Windranger
Gunnar · 8 games
Doomsignature
Moo · 7 games
Naga Sirenoften banned
YamSun · 7 games
Pugna
Lelis · 7 games
Azure Ray
Batridersignature
天命 · 15 games
Clockwerksignature
天命 · 11 games
Doomsignature
fy · 11 games
Pangoliersignature
Somnus · 11 games
Pugna
天命 · 11 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Somnus · 11 games
Naga Sirensignature
lou · 10 games
Silenceroften banned
天命 · 10 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.
Rubick
225 picks · 112 bans
Vengeful Spirit
214 picks · 270 bans
Pangolier
204 picks · 425 bans
Sven
188 picks · 263 bans
Skywrath Mage
172 picks · 100 bans
Earthshaker
166 picks · 168 bans
Beastmaster
163 picks · 349 bans
Grimstroke
158 picks · 150 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)54% vs 62%
Hero pool strength54% Azure Ray
Head-to-head0 – 1
Model total65% Azure Ray
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 correct2:28
nouns 40%Azure Ray 60%
The model gave 60% on Azure Ray — the game was taken by Azure Ray in 30:55.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Phantom LancerK1
Centaur WarrunnerChalice
TidehunterMoo
Spectrelou
Monkey KingGunnar
LeshracSomnus
Skywrath MageLelis
Muertafy
EnchantressYamSun
Treant Protector天命
Game 2prediction correct21:39
nouns 43%Azure Ray 57%
The model gave 57% on Azure Ray — the game was taken by Azure Ray in 47:48.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Faceless VoidK1
Chaos Knightlou
Keeper of the LightGunnar
PuckSomnus
Spirit BreakerMoo
DawnbreakerChalice
Dark WillowLelis
Tuskfy
Treant ProtectorYamSun
Grimstroke天命
Model check result
Model favoriteAzure Ray · 65%
Series resultAzure Ray 0:2
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2