Dota 2 BLAST Slam 5 - MOBA Esports Picks & Predictions
BLAST Slam 5 - Dota 2 MOBA Esports Betting Picks & Predictions
One of the biggest events on the professional Dota 2 calendar is fast approaching, with the best teams in the world battling it out for a chance of glory in BLAST Slam 5. Get the latest Esports betting odds when you sign up to Stake Sportsbook. Read on to learn more about betting on BLAST Slam 5 and our expert Stake.com predictions.
What is Dota 2's BLAST Slam Series?
The BLAST Slam tournament is organised by BLAST, a Danish Esports organisation that is best known for its Counter-Strike events. However, in 2024, BLAST launched the BLAST Slam tournament series for professional Dota 2. The first of these tournaments took place in November/December of that year. Since then, there have been 4 BLAST Slam events. From BLAST Slam 4, 12 teams compete for a $1 million prize pool.
BLAST Slam 4 Recap
BLAST IV began on October 14, 2025, and the Grand Final will decide the champions on November 9.
Format & Structure of BLAST Slam 5
Group Stage
All 12 teams enter the group stage and play every other opponent. All matches are decided by a single game, and the top 2 teams automatically progress to the semifinals of the playoffs. The 6 teams from 3rd-8th enter the play-in stage, while the remaining 4 teams all take part in the last chance playoffs.
Last Chance Playoffs
In this stage, the teams that finished 9th-12th in the Group Stage play for a chance to make the play-in. The 9th-placed team plays the 12th, and the 10th plays the 11th, with each match played to the best of 3 games. The winners progress while the losing teams are eliminated.
Play-In
A total of 8 teams from the previous 2 stages now compete for their place in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. Each team plays one match in a best-of-3 series.
December 5-7 - Playoffs
The top 6 teams from the tournament so far then compete in a single-elimination bracket. Matches are played to the best of 3 games, but the Grand Final is a best-of-5 series.
BLAST Slam 5 Predictions
Players & Teams to Watch
Team Falcons - Team Falcons were recently crowned champions at The International 2025 and also finished as runners-up at BLAST Slam 3 in May of this year. Their current roster consists of skiter, MaLr1ne, ATF, Cr1t-, and Sneyking.
Xtreme Gaming - Xtreme Gaming finished 3rd-4th at the first BLAST Slam, but most recently came 7th-8th at BLAST Slam 3. They did finish runners-up at The International 2025, however, and have a strong team with Ame, NothingToSay, Xxs, fy, and xNova
Tundra Esports - Tundra have a great history at BLAST Slam, having finished runners-up at BLAST Slam 1 before being crowned tournament winner of the 2nd and 3rd events. They finished 7th-8th at The International 2025, and their current roster features Pure, bzm, 33, Ari, and Whitemon
Meta Shifts, Patch Notes, & Favorite Picks
To be successful, Dota 2 teams need to adapt to their opponents’ strategies. Being too predictable can be costly, so the current professional Dota 2 meta prioritizes versatility. Heroes who are more flexible in the roles they can fill are usually the most popular.
At BLAST Slam 4, the following heroes are among the top picks:
Hoodwink - Hoodwink is a highly mobile hero that can be utilized in multiple roles across the map. She’s excellent at harassing opponents from distance and has powerful disables. In addition, her item builds are flexible and her damage scales well into the late game.
Abaddon - Another hero that can be played in multiple roles, Abaddon can be played in offlane or support. In addition, he has high survivability thanks to his shield ability and heals.
Snapfire - Snapfire starts the game with strong stats and offers excellent lane control. What’s more, she’s incredibly versatile while also being a strong team fighter.
Jakiro - Jakiro has some excellent AoE damage and slow abilities and has great lane control, especially in the early game. However, his damage scales well, and he can be used to support multiple heroes.
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BLAST Slam 5 Betting Tips & Strategies
Make the most of our guides - We want to make betting as simple as possible, which is why we’ve created lots of helpful guides to improve your understanding of Dota 2 and how it works. Our Dota 2 betting guide is a must, but we’ve also got guides to MOBA betting and MOBA terminology that'll help you understand the Esports markets better.
Pay attention to recent form and roster changes - How has each team performed in recent tournaments, and have they made any roster changes since their last tournament? The International 2025 took place in September, and this provides a good indicator of current form. Look at their results against the top teams, especially.
Drafting patterns and adaptability - The hero draft is one of the most important parts of any Dota 2 game, with each hero choice affecting team strategy. Look at draft patterns for each team and see how adaptable they are in the heroes they use. Teams that are able to adapt and counter opponents will be more likely to succeed.
Check out our picks for other tournaments - While you’re enjoying the BLAST Slam 5, there are lots of other tournaments to get excited about at Stake. We also publish PGL Wallachia seasons picks and DreamLeague seasons predictions for you to make the most of.
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