Fantasy sports have been on a tremendous rise over the past few years, allowing fans to compete against friends by drafting their favorite players and teams. While fantasy football may take the cake in terms of general popularity, fantasy basketball has become widely favored amongst niche fans.
A Supreme Court decision in May of 2018 lifted the national ban on sports betting, helping to clear the pathway to money making opportunities in fantasy sports. This may entice new fans to compete in daily fantasy and prize leagues that may not have done so previously.
When calculating fantasy values, experts project stats based on previous seasons, usage rate, versatility and health.