The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
42%58%
probability at match start · final 2:0
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.
TSM
Rubick
Ari · 35 games
Beastmasteroften banned
kasane · 23 games
Batrideroften banned
Ari · 16 games
Terrorbladeoften banned
Timado · 16 games
Lycanoften banned
kasane · 12 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
bryle- · 12 games
Broodmotheroften banned
kasane · 11 games
Pangolieroften banned
bryle- · 11 games
Talon Esports
Silenceroften banned
Oli · 20 games
Rubick
Oli · 18 games
Void Spirit
Mikoto · 17 games
Techiessignature
Q · 16 games
Windranger
Mikoto · 16 games
Batridersignature
Q · 14 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Jabz · 13 games
Pugnasignature
Oli · 13 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
259 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
198 picks · 407 bans
Vengeful Spirit
195 picks · 263 bans
Sven
177 picks · 253 bans
Beastmaster
171 picks · 361 bans
Dark Seer
169 picks · 313 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Skywrath Mage
166 picks · 100 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)33% vs 36%
Hero pool strength55% Talon Esports
Head-to-head0 – 2
Model total58% Talon Esports
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 missed33:11
TSM 46%Talon Esports 54%
The model gave 54% on Talon Esports — the game was taken by TSM in 30:40.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Night StalkerTimado
Phantom Assassin23savage
Beastmasterkasane
PuckMikoto
Rikibryle-
BrewmasterJabz
DazzleWhitemon
Ancient ApparitionOli
TuskAri
Earth SpiritQ
Game 2prediction missed32:22
TSM 45%Talon Esports 55%
The model gave 55% on Talon Esports — the game was taken by TSM in 43:43.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Naga SirenTimado
Muerta23savage
Bristlebackkasane
Chaos KnightJabz
Ogre Magibryle-
EarthshakerMikoto
Shadow DemonAri
WeaverQ
DisruptorWhitemon
Vengeful SpiritOli
Model check result
Model favoriteTalon Esports · 58%
Series resultTSM 2:0
Series predictionmissed
Accuracy by game0 of 2