DVP (Defense vs. Position) is a ranking metric that evaluates how well a team defends against specific positions in sports, particularly in Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). This ranking helps you understand how difficult it is for players at a particular position to perform well against a given team.
How It Works:
• Lower DVP Rank (e.g., 3rd): Indicates that the team has a strong defense against that position, making it more challenging for players in that position to perform well.
• Higher DVP Rank (e.g., 28th): Indicates that the team has a weaker defense against that position, suggesting that players in that position are more likely to have strong performances.
Example:
If a team ranks 3rd in DVP against point guards, it means they are one of the best defenses in the league at limiting the effectiveness of point guards. Conversely, if a team ranks 28th in DVP against centers, it means they struggle defensively against centers, making it a favorable matchup for players in that position.
Understanding DVP rankings allows you to make more informed decisions when selecting players, based on how well their opponents typically defend their position.