Tool

Elo win probability

Pick two teams — or type in Elo ratings by hand — to see each side's odds in a single game or a full series. Set a date to ask historical questions, like what G2's chances were against Gen.G. A bigger lead is worth a lot more in a Bo5 than a Bo1.

Matchup
Team A

Team B

Series format

Team A wins

Team B wins

What an Elo lead is worth

The favorite's win probability at a given rating gap. Notice how the longer the series, the more a lead pays off.

Elo lead Game Best of 3 Best of 5
Even 50% 50% 50%
+50 57% 61% 63%
+100 64% 70% 75%
+150 70% 79% 84%
+200 76% 85% 91%
+300 85% 94% 97%
+400 91% 98% 99%

Odds use the standard Elo logistic (a 400-point gap ≈ 91% in a single game) and assume games are independent. Real matches aren't perfectly independent — momentum, drafts, and side selection all matter — so treat these as a baseline, not a guarantee. What is Elo?