VONA explained

Comparing value now to what is likely available later in the draft

Value over next available is the strategy that frames the real draft question: not only which player is best now, but what you give up by waiting until your next pick.

Why the best available player is not always the best pick

A player can lead the current board while a similar option is likely to survive. At another position, the final strong starter may be about to disappear. VONA compares those opportunity costs.

Projection value

The Value in VONA comes from the projected points a player is estimated to score. Picktator uses projections from Sleeper or lets you use historic data from past seasons based on the expected WR finish. Your choice.

Availability simulation

The recommendation model simulates opponent selections to estimate who may remain. Live Sleeper drafts also factor in observed manager tendencies by analyzing your opponents' past drafts.

Roster value still matters

VONA is not a pure scarcity score. Picktator also considers starter requirements, flex value, shared replacement levels and whether a selection would strengthen the starting lineup or only add bench depth.

Annotated Picktator VONA recommendation table explaining VONA, VOLS, VOF and expected players at future picks.