1. Confirm the player is active and expected to hold the projected role.
  2. Estimate opportunity: minutes, attempts, targets, carries, plate appearances or pitch count.
  3. Compare matchup and opponent tendencies.
  4. Check the market number and price rather than predicting only the raw stat.
  5. Record the original line before the event if it becomes an official Sports4Play pick.
No forced picks: if a player role, lineup or price is unclear, Sports4Play can leave the market alone.