Alright, so the other day I was messing around on PrizePicks, trying to figure out some NBA stuff. I kept seeing this “fantasy score” thing and was like, “What the heck is that?” So, I decided to dig in and figure it out.
First, I went straight to the source. I opened up the PrizePicks app and started poking around. I found their scoring rules section. It took a bit of scrolling, but there it was – a breakdown of how they calculate those fantasy scores.
It turns out it’s pretty simple, actually. They give points for different stats, like:
- Points: 1 point each, obviously.
- Rebounds: 1.2 points. Makes sense, rebounds are valuable.
- Assists: 1.5 points. Gotta reward those playmakers!
- Steals: 3 big points, defensive plays are clutch!
- Blocks:3 points.
- Turnover:-1lose a point for each turnover.
So, basically, you gotta look at a player and think about their all-around game. It’s not just about how many points they score. You gotta think, “Is this guy gonna grab some boards? Dish out some assists? Get some steals?” That’s how you figure out if they’re gonna hit their fantasy score projection.
I started looking at some past games to see how this played out. For example, I looked at a game where LeBron James had, like, 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. I did the math:
- 25 points x 1 = 25
- 10 rebounds x 1.2 = 12
- 8 assists x 1.5 = 12
And let’s say he had a 3 Steals and a 1 Blocks, 2 Turnovers:
- 3 steals x 3=9
- 1 blocks x 3=3
- 2 turnovers x -1=-2
Add ’em all up, and you get 25 + 12 + 12 +9+3-2=59. Boom! That’s his fantasy score for that game. Easy, right?
Now I feel way more confident picking players on PrizePicks. I’m not just guessing anymore; I’m actually thinking about how players contribute across the board. It’s all about that all-around game, baby!
