Defense vs. Position (DVP)
A metric measuring how well a team defends against a specific position (or archetype) relative to league average. Negative DVP means the defense is tougher; positive means softer.
Like a fortress with a strong front gate but a weak side entrance — the vulnerability depends on where you attack, not just the overall defense.
Why it matters
DVP is the matchup factor — a plus matchup against a bottom-5 DVP defense can boost a player's projection significantly, while a tough matchup compresses it.
How DMP uses this
DMP uses archetype-based DVP for NBA (10 archetypes, stat-specific softness scores) and position-based DVP for NCAAB (G/F/C buckets) to adjust every projection.
Common mistake
Using DVP without considering the archetype — a team might be weak against scoring guards but strong against playmaking guards, and those are different matchups.