BLAST Slam IV · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
40%60%
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.
Aurora Gaming
Tusk
Mira · 34 games
Tiny
Nightfall · 33 games
Magnussignature
TORONTOTOKYO · 32 games
Shadow Shamansignature
Mira · 29 games
Dawnbreakeroften banned
TORONTOTOKYO · 28 games
Abaddonsignature
Nightfall · 26 games
Puckoften banned
kiyotaka · 24 games
Ringmastersignature
Mira · 24 games
Natus Vincere
Warlock
Kaori · 24 games
Disruptoroften banned
Riddys · 21 game
Pangolieroften banned
pma · 21 game
Abaddonsignature
gotthejuice · 18 games
Dazzleoften banned
Riddys · 17 games
Shadow Shaman
Kaori · 17 games
Monkey Kingsignature
Niku · 16 games
Banesignature
Zayac · 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.
Snapfire
632 picks · 316 bans
Disruptor
548 picks · 555 bans
Puck
404 picks · 1129 bans
Hoodwink
390 picks · 206 bans
Mars
369 picks · 617 bans
Pugna
355 picks · 391 bans
Tusk
353 picks · 273 bans
Warlock
352 picks · 160 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)47% vs 64%
Hero pool strength52% Natus Vincere
Head-to-head2 – 3
Model total60% 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 correct6:27
Aurora Gaming 42%Natus Vincere 58%
The model gave 58% on Natus Vincere — the game was taken by Natus Vincere in 33:22.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Queen of PainMikoto
Abaddongotthejuice
SvenNightfall
Storm SpiritNiku
MarsTORONTOTOKYO
Undyingpma
TuskMira
Shadow DemonZayac
JakiroOli
SnapfireRiddys
Game 2prediction missed39:33
Aurora Gaming 46%Natus Vincere 54%
The model gave 54% on Natus Vincere — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 1:13:33.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
AbaddonNightfall
InvokerNiku
Queen of PainMikoto
Terrorbladegotthejuice
EarthshakerTORONTOTOKYO
Pangolierpma
BatriderMira
DisruptorRiddys
JakiroOli
HoodwinkZayac
Game 3prediction missed33:28
Aurora Gaming 45%Natus Vincere 55%
The model gave 55% on Natus Vincere — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 58:15.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
MedusaNightfall
Broodmothergotthejuice
MarsTORONTOTOKYO
Centaur Warrunnerpma
BatriderMikoto
UndyingNiku
JakiroOli
WarlockRiddys
Shadow DemonMira
SnapfireZayac
Model check result
Model favoriteNatus Vincere · 60%
Series resultAurora Gaming 2:1
Series predictionmissed
Accuracy by game1 of 3