The International 2024 – Picks and Bans Predictions & Analysis
Picks & bans are a huge component of competitive Dota, in which teams pick out and restrict heroes to formulate a winning strategy. Picks & bans are instrumental to TI13 and any pre-match TI bets. Let’s take a closer look at hero pick rates and team hero pools.
Contest Rates – Top 10 Heroes
The first statistic we’ll be looking at for the Dota The International is the ‘Contest Rate’, a metric which measures how often a hero is picked or banned per game. Here are the top 10 most contested heroes across The International Qualifiers so far according to Spectral Stats:
| Hero Rank | Hero | Contest Rate in TI Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Templar Assassin | 98.29% |
| 2 | Clockwerk | 91.45% |
| 3 | Witch Doctor | 91.03% |
| 4 | Weaver | 85.47% |
| 5 | Shadow Fiend | 85.47% |
| 6 | Dark Willow | 78.21% |
| 7 | Dark Seer | 77.78% |
| 8 | Storm Spirit | 73.93% |
| 9 | Tiny | 71.37% |
| 10 | Phoenix | 69.66% |
All of these heroes are commonly seen and will likely play a significant role at TI13. If you are looking into markets for most banned and most picked Heroe’s, selecting any from this list is a valid option.
TI13 Teams with the Best Hero Pools
Predicting hero bans and adapting thanks to your Hero Pool and Hero Diversity is a fundamental aspect of competitive Dota 2 and The International betting. Considering one doesn’t always get to use their favourite heroes, being flexible is essential.
In this regard, Spectral Stats also dives into the Hero Pool of TI teams in the months before The International – here’s a look at the top 10:
| Team Rank | Team | Hero Pool Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xtreme Gaming | 90.0 |
| 2 | nouns | 87.0 |
| 3 | Team Spirit | 85.0 |
| 4 | Aurora Gaming | 85.0 |
| 5 | Gaimin Gladiators | 82.0 |
| 6 | Team Liquid | 81.0 |
| 7 | G2 x IG | 81.0 |
| 8 | 1W Team | 78.0 |
| 9 | Heroic | 78.0 |
| 10 | Tundra Esports | 78.0 |
Of note, way outside the top 10 are the favourites Team Falcons with a 74.0 rating for their Dota 2 The International Heroes list. As you can see, hero pools go both ways – teams can either be very flexible and unpredictable or use fewer heroes and perfect their own system.
When it comes to betting, more diverse teams with higher ratings do have a tendency to succeed more frequently deeper down the tournament bracket.
The International Players with the Best Hero Pools
The ability to master multiple heroes is also an individual skill. Here’s a look at the top 5 The International players with the best Hero Pool according to Spectral Stats using player’s in-game names:
| Player Rank | Team | Player | Hero Pool Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | nouns | illegal brain gap | 31.00 |
| 2 | Xtreme Gaming | Ame^^ | 30.00 |
| 3 | Team Liquid | Boxi | 29.00 |
| 4 | Team Spirit | Yatoro | 28.00 |
| 5 | Aurora | Kylian Mbappe' | 28.00 |
If you are looking into betting markets that focus on specific player picks and performances, going for players with diverse pulls can yield better results.
We can’t wait to see how the meta shifts with Picks & Bans at The International 2024 and influences The International betting odds.
