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THE NBA READING GUIDE

The NBA Playbook

Understand the projection, explore the range and check the matchup.

YOUR RESEARCH TOOLS

Save a player and compare your line

Choose Cards for matchup context or Table for a compact comparison. In Table, click a column heading to sort, enter a line directly in the row, or click a player to open the breakdown. Probability markets are not treated as count lines. Use the star to save a player on this device, then choose My players to filter the board. Open Recent games & compare a line, enter your sportsbook line, and switch between the last five or ten recorded appearances. The difference compares your line with the displayed projection or reference. Historical over/under counts describe past results, not a forecast probability. Gold indicates a push at an equal line; missing game values are excluded.

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Choose the statistic and mode

Points, rebounds, assists and made threes each have their own projection. PR means points + rebounds, PA points + assists, RA rebounds + assists, and PRA points + rebounds + assists. Game forecast is matchup-specific; historical and role views answer different questions.

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Minutes drive opportunity

Check expected minutes and the player’s role alongside the headline number. A strong per-minute player can still have a modest game projection when the expected workload is small.

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Recent reference colors

Orange means recent production is above the recorded reference, blue means below, and neutral means near it. This compares recent production with a longer player history, not with saved forecasts. It does not promise the trend will continue.

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First Basket and position defense

Read the market label carefully: the first basket and the first field goal can differ if free throws come first. Defensive allowances by position describe the opposition’s recorded results; flexible positions and small samples can limit the comparison.

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Explore outcomes

Conservative shows the lower P20 outcome: about 20% of modeled outcomes fall at or below it. Average is the expected result, not the most likely exact score. Ceiling shows the P90 upside outcome: about 10% of modeled outcomes can exceed it. These ranges are estimates, not guaranteed limits.

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Read the matchup in context

Defense numbers describe what opponents have allowed, not what this player will produce. Read the statistic, position or role, season and sample size together. Where a rank is shown, use its stated direction; a strong defense rank and a strong player projection mean different things.

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Check the role and availability

Select the game first, then search or filter players. Read the availability label and update time before comparing cards. A projected role or roster listing does not confirm that a player will start or play.

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Open the details

Use Explore outcomes for the selected statistic and the player breakdown for additional context. A dash means the estimate is unavailable; it does not mean zero. Game picks highlight model selections, not guaranteed wins.

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