After a tournament, there’s more esports data behind the scenes than people may be aware of — it’s more than just who won each match. This data contains tons of valuable information that esports fans, teams, bettors, and journalists could never know otherwise.
From the most-used weapons in a certain match to the most-viewed match in a tournament, data-based insights go beyond the basics, giving it many uses throughout the esports industry, whether you work for a sportsbook, esports platform or media company.
Fantasy Esports
Just like traditional sports fans, esports fans can create a draft or fill out Pick-Ems to compete with friends. However, to provide scalable and accurate stats for each player at any given moment, DFS platforms need a continuous flow of the latest data. Better data adds trust and legitimacy to a DFS product, as fans can feel more confident that players and their performance are weighted properly, ultimately providing a better user experience.
One example is Clout, which has partnered with Abios to power their Pick-Ems with comprehensive data for Rocket League. It enables them to deliver an engaging experience for players wanting to have some extra fun while following RLCS.
Daily Fantasy Esports platforms can tap into Abios’ data not only to fuel their prediction tools but also to provide fans with additional statistics such as head-to-head information, past performance and more; giving fans more agency and confidence in their predictions.
Esports Betting
Many sportsbooks have picked up esports titles as the fanbase continues to rapidly increase. Esports fans want spaces to safely bet on League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, and VALORANT tournaments, increasing the intensity and hype of larger events.
Of course, player-related markets are paramount, and Abios provides plenty. By providing sportsbooks with player props and engaging live markets from esports tournaments across all major titles, bettors can place bets on all the most engaging aspects of each game.
By providing on-site statistics and streaming, sportsbooks can provide an even more engaging experience and empower fans to place bigger bets based on how teams and their players perform on certain maps, against certain teams, and even with certain weapons and characters. Abios provides statistics in ready-made widgets, allowing sportsbooks to seamlessly incorporate streams and data into their esports betting verticals.
See examples of Abios’ Live Widgets:
Esports Teams
Teams can use in-game data to engage with their fans, provide information, and examine past performances. Coaches, for example, can tap into valuable data from past esports tournaments to better evaluate their teams’ performance. By pulling from Abios’ data, teams can better understand what they need to work on.
Did they keep dropping the ball during certain maps or while on certain sides of the map? Did they struggle against certain teams more than others — and what were those teams doing that seemed to be so troubling? Getting a hold of this data could push teams ahead in the next tournament, shaping how they scrim in between.
Data can also be a powerful tool for fans to keep tabs on team activity. By showcasing an automated calendar with upcoming matches, past results, and player performance right on a team website, teams can ensure their fans stay in the know on team activity.
See how Team Vitality used Abios data to engage with their fans here.
Journalists, Marketers, Influencers and Media
When writing up match recaps and tournament results, esports publications can truly benefit from having that extra insight that other outlets don’t. Anyone can report on a team losing, but not all websites will break down exactly why a team lost using in-depth data from an event. Providing this extra boost of insight can give publications credibility and build up audiences of esports fans who want to go beyond the typical reporting.
Plenty of social media profiles on TikTok, X, and beyond provide live coverage of esports tournaments and seasons, including community-focused memes, tournament calendars, and tournament updates. But a social media profile can become more than a quick snapshot of gathered general information by providing further analysis using live data.
That’s where Abios can come in, providing interesting match information that can be used to post about trends and patterns that may intrigue esports fans.
Esports Social Platforms
While there are profiles on social channels that post about esports news and analytics, there are few esports-specific spaces for fans to connect. As such, several social platforms have sprung up tailored toward esports fans. They often use data to deliver statistics and news, accompanied by forum and chat functions, providing an all-in-one platform for esports.
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