The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
29%71%
probability at match start · final 1:1
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.
Shopify Rebellion
Beastmasteroften banned
SabeRLight- · 23 games
Enchantresssignature
Fly · 21 game
Doomsignature
SabeRLight- · 19 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Abed · 19 games
Rubick
Cr1t- · 17 games
Miranasignature
Cr1t- · 16 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Abed · 15 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Cr1t- · 15 games
Azure Ray
Batridersignature
天命 · 14 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Somnus · 11 games
Doomsignature
fy · 10 games
Naga Sirensignature
lou · 10 games
Pangoliersignature
Somnus · 10 games
Pugnasignature
天命 · 10 games
Silenceroften banned
天命 · 9 games
Clockwerksignature
fy · 8 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
262 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
204 picks · 426 bans
Vengeful Spirit
201 picks · 265 bans
Sven
182 picks · 257 bans
Beastmaster
174 picks · 366 bans
Skywrath Mage
171 picks · 103 bans
Dark Seer
170 picks · 318 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)28% vs 70%
Hero pool strength59% Azure Ray
Head-to-head0 – 0
Model total71% 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 missed35:13
Shopify Rebellion 37%Azure Ray 63%
The model gave 63% on Azure Ray — the game was taken by Shopify Rebellion in 38:48.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TerrorbladeArteezy
Chaos Knightlou
BristlebackSabeRLight-
PangolierChalice
Earth SpiritAbed
KunkkaSomnus
MuertaCr1t-
Invokerfy
Ancient ApparitionFly
Pugna天命
Game 2prediction correct31:38
Shopify Rebellion 38%Azure Ray 62%
The model gave 62% on Azure Ray — the game was taken by Azure Ray in 39:14.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
SvenArteezy
Spectrelou
PangolierAbed
Earth SpiritSomnus
DawnbreakerSabeRLight-
Dark SeerChalice
Vengeful SpiritCr1t-
Clockwerkfy
Shadow DemonFly
Ancient Apparition天命
Model check result
Model favoriteAzure Ray · 71%
Accuracy by game1 of 2