The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
83%17%
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.
Team Spirit
Rubick
Mira · 24 games
Lichsignature
Miposhka · 23 games
Storm Spiritsignature
Larl · 23 games
Enchantresssignature
Miposhka · 18 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 18 games
Skywrath Magesignature
Mira · 17 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Beastmastersignature
Collapse · 16 games
Shopify Rebellion
Beastmasteroften banned
SabeRLight- · 23 games
Enchantresssignature
Fly · 21 game
Doomsignature
SabeRLight- · 19 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Abed · 19 games
Rubick
Cr1t- · 17 games
Miranasignature
Cr1t- · 16 games
Shadow Demon
Cr1t- · 16 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Abed · 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.
Rubick
263 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
210 picks · 437 bans
Vengeful Spirit
209 picks · 268 bans
Sven
187 picks · 260 bans
Beastmaster
174 picks · 371 bans
Skywrath Mage
174 picks · 106 bans
Dark Seer
172 picks · 322 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)70% vs 27%
Hero pool strength56% Team Spirit
Head-to-head3 – 1
Model total83% Team Spirit
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 correct22:23
Team Spirit 71%Shopify Rebellion 29%
The model gave 71% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 40:01.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Spirit BreakerCollapse
TerrorbladeArteezy
Troll WarlordYatoro
DawnbreakerSabeRLight-
KunkkaLarl
Earth SpiritAbed
EnchantressMiposhka
TuskCr1t-
Skywrath MageMira
PhoenixFly
Game 2prediction correct45:38
Team Spirit 70%Shopify Rebellion 30%
The model gave 70% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 55:19.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Wraith KingYatoro
Chaos KnightArteezy
Spirit BreakerCollapse
Earth SpiritAbed
PuckLarl
Centaur WarrunnerSabeRLight-
EnchantressMiposhka
Ancient ApparitionFly
GrimstrokeMira
Skywrath MageCr1t-
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 83%
Series resultTeam Spirit 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2