The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
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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 · 26 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Larl · 24 games
Lichsignature
Miposhka · 23 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Collapse · 17 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 17 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Bloodseekeroften banned
Yatoro · 16 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Larl · 16 games
Team SMG
Venomancersignature
Jaunuel · 10 games
Crystal Maiden
Jaunuel · 7 games
Mirana
Poloson · 7 games
Techies
AhFu · 7 games
Earth Spiritoften banned
MidOne · 6 games
Elder Titansignature
AhFu · 6 games
Keeper of the Lightoften banned
AhFu · 6 games
Kunkkaoften banned
Moon · 6 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
258 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
192 picks · 395 bans
Vengeful Spirit
188 picks · 258 bans
Sven
173 picks · 251 bans
Beastmaster
170 picks · 356 bans
Dark Seer
169 picks · 309 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Skywrath Mage
164 picks · 98 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)67% vs 75%
Hero pool strength55% Team Spirit
Head-to-head0 – 0
Model total90% 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 correct28:11
Team Spirit 75%Team SMG 25%
The model gave 75% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 31:53.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Phantom AssassinYatoro
GyrocopterMidOne
BrewmasterCollapse
BeastmasterMinD_ContRoL
RikiLarl
InvokerNo[o]ne
MuertaMira
PhoenixJaunuel
SilencerMiposhka
Elder TitanAhFu
Game 2prediction correct37:29
Team Spirit 75%Team SMG 25%
The model gave 75% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 39:23.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Wraith KingYatoro
Nature's ProphetMinD_ContRoL
Centaur WarrunnerCollapse
Faceless VoidMidOne
InvokerLarl
Earth SpiritNo[o]ne
TuskMiposhka
EnchantressJaunuel
MuertaMira
Elder TitanAhFu
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 90%
Series resultTeam Spirit 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2