The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
44%56%
probability at match start · final 1:2
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.
Team Liquid
Ember Spiritsignature
Nisha · 21 game
Rubicksignature
Boxi · 18 games
Monkey Kingsignature
miCKe · 17 games
Oraclesignature
iNSaNiA · 17 games
Techies
Boxi · 17 games
Medusasignature
miCKe · 16 games
Void Spiritsignature
Nisha · 16 games
Bloodseekeroften banned
miCKe · 15 games
Gaimin Gladiators
Pangoliersignature
Quinn · 30 games
Techiessignature
tOfu · 29 games
Terrorbladesignature
dyrachyo · 28 games
Rubicksignature
tOfu · 26 games
Undyingoften banned
Seleri · 26 games
Dark Seersignature
Ace · 25 games
Enchantresssignature
Seleri · 25 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Ace · 23 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.
Vengeful Spirit
215 picks · 270 bans
Pangolier
180 picks · 382 bans
Sven
176 picks · 253 bans
Grimstroke
169 picks · 154 bans
Earthshaker
166 picks · 164 bans
Dark Willow
165 picks · 70 bans
Earth Spirit
155 picks · 234 bans
Skywrath Mage
149 picks · 86 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)42% vs 57%
Hero pool strength53% Gaimin Gladiators
Head-to-head4 – 8
Model total56% Gaimin Gladiators
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 missed24:19
Team Liquid 48%Gaimin Gladiators 52%
The model gave 52% on Gaimin Gladiators — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 43:17.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
LunamiCKe
NecrophosQuinn
InvokerNisha
Bloodseekerdyrachyo
Kunkkazai
Centaur WarrunnerAce
WeaverBoxi
PhoenixSeleri
PugnaiNSaNiA
MuertatOfu
Game 2prediction correct14:26
Team Liquid 48%Gaimin Gladiators 52%
The model gave 52% on Gaimin Gladiators — the game was taken by Gaimin Gladiators in 41:25.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
LunamiCKe
Razordyrachyo
KunkkaNisha
Lone DruidAce
Tidehunterzai
PangolierQuinn
PugnaBoxi
MuertatOfu
EnchantressiNSaNiA
PhoenixSeleri
Game 3prediction correct8:33
Team Liquid 47%Gaimin Gladiators 53%
The model gave 53% on Gaimin Gladiators — the game was taken by Gaimin Gladiators in 27:29.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TerrorblademiCKe
Wraith KingAce
PuckNisha
Weaverdyrachyo
Centaur Warrunnerzai
Void SpiritQuinn
PugnaiNSaNiA
Nature's ProphetSeleri
Skywrath MageBoxi
MuertatOfu
Model check result
Model favoriteGaimin Gladiators · 56%
Series resultGaimin Gladiators 1:2
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3