BLAST Slam VIII · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
16%84%
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.
Team Nemesis
Hoodwinksignature
Lelis · 25 games
Tinysignature
rubikon155 · 24 games
Clockwerk
Jhocam · 22 games
Pangolier
Jabz · 19 games
Ember Spiritsignature
4nalog · 18 games
Techies
NARMAN · 14 games
Windranger
rubikon155 · 14 games
Slardarsignature
Jabz · 13 games
Natus Vincere
Hoodwink
Daze · 29 games
Axesignature
pma · 24 games
Rubicksignature
Daze · 24 games
Kezsignature
Niku · 23 games
Banesignature
Riddys · 18 games
Miranasignature
Riddys · 17 games
Underlordsignature
pma · 17 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Niku · 16 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
512 picks · 301 bans
Dark Willow
413 picks · 173 bans
Mirana
382 picks · 173 bans
Ember Spirit
334 picks · 501 bans
Winter Wyvern
320 picks · 290 bans
Centaur Warrunner
314 picks · 311 bans
Earth Spirit
295 picks · 497 bans
Undying
276 picks · 355 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)48% vs 78%
Hero pool strength57% Natus Vincere
Head-to-head0 – 1
Model total84% Natus Vincere
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 missed32:20
Team Nemesis 31%Natus Vincere 69%
The model gave 69% on Natus Vincere — the game was taken by Team Nemesis in 41:46.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
IoJaCkky
Necrophosgotthejuice
TimbersawJabz
LinaNiku
Ember SpiritKen
Brewmasterpma
ClockwerkJhocam
MiranaRiddys
Witch DoctorNARMAN
TuskDaze
Game 2prediction correct13:24
Team Nemesis 30%Natus Vincere 70%
The model gave 70% on Natus Vincere — the game was taken by Natus Vincere in 32:07.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TimbersawJabz
Terrorbladegotthejuice
PangolierKen
LinaNiku
LifestealerJaCkky
Doompma
RubickJhocam
Dark WillowDaze
HoodwinkNARMAN
BaneRiddys
Game 3prediction missed36:23
Team Nemesis 29%Natus Vincere 71%
The model gave 71% on Natus Vincere — the game was taken by Team Nemesis in 43:10.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
NecrophosJabz
Shadow Fiendgotthejuice
TinyJaCkky
Ember SpiritNiku
LinaKen
Axepma
Bounty HunterJhocam
RubickDaze
TechiesNARMAN
MiranaRiddys
Model check result
Model favoriteNatus Vincere · 84%
Series resultTeam Nemesis 2:1
Series predictionmissed
Accuracy by game1 of 3