13.02.2026 14:03 CET


This is a best-of-five Dota 2 playoff series between Team Falcons and Team Liquid at BLAST Slam 6. The market clearly positions Falcons as the favorite, but in a BO5 format, underdogs have more room to take maps and extend the series. The pricing suggests a strong edge for Falcons, though not at sweep certainty levels.
📊 Moneyline Odds & Implied Probability
Pre-match odds typically place Team Falcons around 1.38–1.40, while Team Liquid are priced around 2.80–3.00.
These numbers translate to an implied probability of roughly 68–70% for Falcons and 30–32% for Liquid after adjusting for bookmaker margin. In practical terms, the market expects Falcons to win about seven times out of ten.
That makes Falcons a clear favorite, but Liquid are not a low-probability longshot. In a longer BO5 structure, a 30% underdog still has realistic upset potential.
📈 Series Probability Breakdown (BO5 Context)
Because this is a best-of-five, the favorite must win three maps. With Falcons priced near 70% overall, their per-map edge is solid but not overwhelming.
A realistic distribution of likely outcomes looks like this:
Falcons 3–0: roughly 25–30%
Falcons 3–1: roughly 28–32%
Falcons 3–2: roughly 10–12%
Liquid 3–2: roughly 10–12%
Liquid 3–1: roughly 8–10%
Liquid 3–0: below 5%
The most common single outcome is Falcons 3–1, while a clean sweep is possible but not dominant in probability terms.
💰 Betting Angles & Market Focus
The Falcons moneyline is the safest option and aligns with market expectation. However, at 1.40 odds, the value margin is not large unless you believe Falcons’ true win probability exceeds 70%.
Falcons -1.5 maps becomes interesting if priced near or above 1.90. Given the modeling, Falcons winning by at least two maps is more likely than not, especially if they control drafts early.
Over 3.5 maps is also attractive if priced above 1.80. Because Liquid are competitive enough to take at least one game, a 3–1 scoreline is statistically the most balanced projection. A 3–2 is also realistic if Liquid show resilience.
Exact score markets such as Falcons 3–1 often provide better risk-reward than the straight moneyline, since they align closely with the most probable scenario.
⚖️ Tactical & Risk Factors
Falcons enter with stronger overall macro structure and drafting flexibility. They tend to control mid-game tempo well and punish weaker lanes. Liquid can challenge through strong early-game execution, but their consistency against top-tier playoff opponents has been less stable.
In BO5 formats, experience and adaptability become increasingly important. Falcons’ edge in depth and composure over longer series supports the market’s lean.
**🔮 Final Prediction ** Team Falcons to win the series, with an estimated probability around 68–70%.
rand1919
rand1919
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Points
+25
Correct/incorrect
53/28
Pick %
65%
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