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Note: I had previously run this analysis using all of the invited teams' prior rosters. Since then, many have announced temporary rosters specifically for this tournament. I have rerun the analysis in light of this, but am keeping the old version up for completeness here. China's 2021 National Electronic Sports

Note: The analysis in this article was done using all of the team's prior rosters. Since then, many have announced temporary rosters specifically for this tournament. I am leaving this page up for completeness, but you can find the updated analysis here. China's 2021 National Electronic Sports Tournament (NEST) begins

The BTS Pro Series 9: Americas playoffs kick off tomorrow, so let's get to simulating! Which team is most likely to win it all? Keep reading to find out. Group stage recapBefore we get to the bracket, let's take a look at what happened in the group stage, and how

BTS Pro Series 9: Southeast Asia continues with the playoffs, starting tomorrow. Time for another simulation! Which team is looking best-positioned to take home first place and the prize that comes with it? Read on to find out. Group stage recapFirst things first, let's take a look at how the

It's been an exciting month as teams from around the world clashed in the League of Legends 2021 World Championship, and now we're down to the final two teams. South Korean incumbent champions DWG KIA face off against the Chinese Edward Gaming. Everyone seems to be expecting a dominant DK

Parallel to their Americas tournament, in the wake of The International 10, BTS has invited nine teams from Southeast Asia to face off for a $60,000 prize pool. I simulated the group stage of this tournament to see how each team stacks up. Here are the overall win-loss expectations,

In the first big tournament since The International 10, BTS has invited nine teams from North and South America to face off for a $40,000 prize pool. I simulated the group stage of this tournament to see how each team stacks up. Here are the overall win-loss expectations, but

At long last, the League of Legends World Championship Knockout Stage. Eight teams are left, and I simulated the bracket to predict where each team is most likely to end up. Everyone's got their eyes on DWG KIA, but are they truly that dominant? The bracketFirst things first, we need

Last but not least, Group D finishes off the League of Legends World Championship group stage tomorrow. This group has two two-way ties so far, so there are a lot more ways it could play out. Current standingsAfter the first six games, here is each team's record: Team Name Wins

Tomorrow is all about Group C of the League of Legends World Championship. Let's take a look at where they currently stand and what's most likely to happen tomorrow. Current standingsAfter the first six games, here is each team's record: Team Name Wins Losses Royal Never Give Up 3 0

The second half of the League of Legends World Championship Group Stage continues with Group B. They play out the rest of their matches tomorrow, so let's check in on where they stand and see what's likely to happen going forward. Current standingsHere is each team's current record, after the

The first round robin of the League of Legends World Championship Group Stage is done, which means we're halfway to the final bracket! Tomorrow's matches are all about Group A, so let's check in on their standings and see what we can predict going forward. Current standingsHere is each team's

With the group stage of TI10 wrapped up, it's on to the main event! I simulated the possible outcomes of the bracket. PSG.LGD are looking like the favorites, but with 21 matches to go, the scene is ripe for some upsets. The bracketFirst off, let's take a look at

Now that the Worlds 2021 Play-Ins have concluded and the groups are set, I've simulated the outcomes of each group. In Group D, Gen.G, LNG Esports, MAD Lions, and Team Liquid fight to get to the knockout stage. Group stage rulesIn the group stage, each group plays a double

Now that the Worlds 2021 Play-In stage has concluded and the groups are set, I've simulated the outcomes of each group. In Group C, Fnatic, Hanwha Life Esports, PSG Talon, and Royal Never Give Up fight to get to the knockout stage. Group stage rulesIn the group stage, each group

Now that the Worlds 2021 Play-In stage has concluded and the groups are set, I've simulated the outcomes of each group. In Group B, 100 Thieves, DetonatioN FocusMe, EDward Gaming, and T1 fight to get to the knockout stage. Group stage rulesIn the group stage, each group plays a double

Now that the Worlds 2021 Play-In stage has concluded and the groups are set, I've simulated the outcomes of each group. In Group A, Cloud9, DWG KIA, FunPlus Phoenix, and Rogue fight to get to the knockout stage. Group stage rulesIn the group stage, each group plays a double round

Dawn of the final day of groups. With only twelve matches left, teams have one last chance to prove themselves. I've aggregated predictions for both groups here. Refer to the summary table at the top, or scroll down to see match specifics if you want a more comprehensive breakdown. Predictions

The International 10 group stage continues on to day three. I've aggregated all of Group A's matches in a single post. Refer to the summary table at the top, or scroll down to see match specifics if you want a more comprehensive breakdown. Predictions and bet suggestionsDateTeamOpponentOddsWin%Win% Implied (norm)

The International 10 group stage continues on to day three. I've aggregated all of Group A's matches in a single post. Refer to the summary table at the top, or scroll down to see match specifics if you want a more comprehensive breakdown. Predictions and bet suggestions Date Team Opponent

Day two of The International 10 continues! For the four days of group stages, I'll continue to aggregate match predictions and bet suggestions instead of flooding Twitter with a dozen posts. Refer to the summary table at the top, or scroll down to see match specifics if you want a

Welcome to my predictions for day two of The International 10! For the four days of group stages, I'll continue to aggregate match predictions and bet suggestions instead of flooding Twitter with a dozen posts. Refer to the summary table at the top, or scroll down to see match specifics

The International 10 is finally kicking off in Bucharest! With a seemingly endless sea of matches about to be played, it can be a bit overwhelming to keep up with. We're aggregating all of our match predictions into daily posts, by group. Refer to the summary table at the top,

The International 10 is finally kicking off in Bucharest! With a seemingly endless sea of matches about to be played, it can be a bit overwhelming to keep up with. We're aggregating all of our match predictions into daily posts, by group. Refer to the summary table at the top,

With groups finally drawn for Dota 2's TI10, I have everything I need to simulate outcomes for the group stage. Placement in groups will determine main event seeding (and potential elimination), so the stakes are raised. Here's the overall prediction, for everyone in need of a TL;DR: Group stage