BLAST Slam IV · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
39%61%
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.
Aurora Gaming
Magnussignature
TORONTOTOKYO · 30 games
Shadow Shamansignature
Mira · 29 games
Dawnbreakeroften banned
TORONTOTOKYO · 28 games
Tusk
Mira · 27 games
Abaddonsignature
Nightfall · 26 games
Puckoften banned
kiyotaka · 26 games
Ursasignature
Nightfall · 26 games
Tiny
Nightfall · 25 games
Heroic
Tusk
Scofield · 23 games
Shadow Shaman
Scofield · 22 games
Enigmasignature
Wisper · 21 game
Beastmasteroften banned
4nalog · 18 games
Dark Seersignature
Wisper · 18 games
Clockwerksignature
Scofield · 17 games
Bane
KJ · 16 games
Monkey Kingoften banned
4nalog · 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.
Snapfire
705 picks · 344 bans
Disruptor
592 picks · 621 bans
Hoodwink
488 picks · 254 bans
Puck
407 picks · 1152 bans
Mars
400 picks · 680 bans
Tusk
398 picks · 254 bans
Dragon Knight
384 picks · 390 bans
Pugna
346 picks · 394 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)48% vs 61%
Hero pool strength51% Aurora Gaming
Head-to-head3 – 3
Model total61% Heroic
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 correct4:31
Aurora Gaming 46%Heroic 54%
The model gave 54% on Heroic — the game was taken by Heroic in 33:15.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
MedusaNightfall
Dragon KnightYuma
Storm SpiritMikoto
AxeDavai
SlardarTORONTOTOKYO
LeshracWisper
Naga SirenOli
SnapfireScofield
RingmasterMira
Shadow DemonKJ
Game 2prediction correct19:23
Aurora Gaming 43%Heroic 57%
The model gave 57% on Heroic — the game was taken by Heroic in 38:32.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
SvenNightfall
JuggernautYuma
SlardarTORONTOTOKYO
BeastmasterWisper
Queen of PainMikoto
Centaur WarrunnerDavai
Bounty HunterMira
ChenKJ
JakiroOli
Skywrath MageScofield
Model check result
Model favoriteHeroic · 61%
Series resultHeroic 0:2
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2