BLAST Slam VI · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
51%49%
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 Yandex
Tusksignature
Malady · 31 game
Jakirosignature
Malady · 29 games
Slardaroften banned
Chira JUNIOR · 22 games
Pangoliersignature
Noticed · 21 game
Shadow Demonsignature
Saksa · 21 game
Hoodwinksignature
Saksa · 19 games
Nature's Prophetsignature
Chira JUNIOR · 19 games
Snapfire
Malady · 18 games
Team Spirit
Tusksignature
rue · 26 games
Hoodwinksignature
rue · 23 games
Jakirosignature
Panto · 20 games
Marsoften banned
Collapse · 20 games
Centaur Warrunnersignature
Collapse · 19 games
Ringmastersignature
rue · 19 games
Slardarsignature
Collapse · 18 games
Disruptorsignature
Panto · 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.
Jakiro
605 picks · 947 bans
Tusk
533 picks · 433 bans
Centaur Warrunner
481 picks · 636 bans
Dragon Knight
465 picks · 618 bans
Shadow Demon
438 picks · 959 bans
Ember Spirit
403 picks · 662 bans
Warlock
399 picks · 244 bans
Mars
395 picks · 538 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)62% vs 63%
Hero pool strength51% Team Yandex
Head-to-head3 – 2
Model total51% Team Yandex
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 correct27:10
Team Yandex 52%Team Spirit 48%
The model gave 52% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 37:33.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
UrsaWatson
KezYatoro
PuckChira JUNIOR
Storm SpiritMirele
MarsNoticed
Primal BeastCollapse
ChenMalady
Tuskrue
MuertaSaksa
Shadow DemonPanto
Game 2prediction correct32:18
Team Yandex 52%Team Spirit 48%
The model gave 52% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 51:51.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
ClinkzWatson
SvenYatoro
PuckChira JUNIOR
UnderlordCollapse
MarsNoticed
Dragon KnightMirele
ChenMalady
Dark Willowrue
WindrangerSaksa
Ancient ApparitionPanto
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Yandex · 51%
Series resultTeam Yandex 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2