The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
62%38%
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.
Thunder Awaken
Medusasignature
Smiling Knight · 8 games
Oraclesignature
Mjz · 8 games
Dark Seersignature
ILICH- · 7 games
Disruptorsignature
Mjz · 7 games
Doomoften banned
ILICH- · 7 games
Beastmastersignature
ILICH- · 6 games
Treant Protectoroften banned
Mjz · 5 games
Broodmotheroften banned
Smiling Knight · 4 games
Shopify Rebellion
Beastmasteroften banned
SabeRLight- · 22 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
Techies
Cr1t- · 15 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
258 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
192 picks · 395 bans
Vengeful Spirit
188 picks · 258 bans
Sven
173 picks · 251 bans
Beastmaster
170 picks · 356 bans
Dark Seer
169 picks · 309 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Skywrath Mage
164 picks · 98 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)53% vs 32%
Hero pool strength58% Thunder Awaken
Head-to-head0 – 0
Model total62% Thunder Awaken
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 correct40:19
Thunder Awaken 55%Shopify Rebellion 45%
The model gave 55% on Thunder Awaken — the game was taken by Thunder Awaken in 45:43.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
BristlebackSmiling Knight
LunaArteezy
Spirit BreakerILICH-
LinaAbed
GrimstrokeMjz
Centaur WarrunnerSabeRLight-
46% · 22 games
PhoenixFly
43% · 18 games
Vengeful SpiritCr1t-
Game 2prediction missed33:38
Thunder Awaken 53%Shopify Rebellion 47%
The model gave 53% on Thunder Awaken — the game was taken by Shopify Rebellion in 1:02:38.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
LunaSmiling Knight
MuertaArteezy
DawnbreakerILICH-
Templar AssassinAbed
PhoenixMjz
Sand KingSabeRLight-
60% · 97 games
Treant ProtectorFly
49% · 41 game
Dark WillowCr1t-
Model check result
Model favoriteThunder Awaken · 62%
Accuracy by game1 of 2