🔍 What are “Similar Players”?
Similar Players show recent performances of players who resemble the player you're researching — specifically against the same opponent.
You can view them in two modes:
By PropsMadness (Recommended)
A custom-built similarity model using a blend of:Position
Dominant Play Type (DPT)
Dominant Shot Zone (DSZ)
Catch-and-shoot vs Pull-up tendencies
Minutes played
Usage rate
By Position
A basic grouping of players who play the same position (e.g., G vs G), without deeper playstyle or shot zone analysis.
Position options:G, F-G, F, F-C, C-F, C
📊 Data columns explained
PTS DIFF (%)
% difference between the closing line and actual points scored in that game.
→ Example: If the line was 15.5 and the player scored 11, that’s -29%.PTS
Actual points scored by the similar player in that game.LINE
Closing point line sourced from the highest-rated available sportsbook based on PropsMadness' internal sharpness grading.
Currently, FanDuel holds the top rank as the sharpest sportsbook for player props.
AVG PTS DIFF
Average of all point differences (in raw numbers) across the sample.AVG PTS DIFF (%)
Average difference expressed as a percentage across all similar players.HIT RATE
Percentage of games where the player went over the closing line.
→ Example: 1/15 = 7% hit rate.
🚫 Exclusion rules (for accuracy)
To keep results relevant, PropsMadness automatically excludes irrelevant games or players:
Games where the player had an unusual amount of minutes
(e.g., due to injury or overtime blowouts)Games where the player wasn't actually offered by sportsbooks
(i.e., no line was available)Players with extremely low season averages
(e.g., someone averaging 2.3 PPG would be excluded)
💡 Why it’s powerful
Similar Player analysis adds valuable context.
Instead of just looking at how one player performs, you’re seeing how players with comparable scoring styles fared in the same matchup.
For better understanding on how to use PropsMadness:
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