2026-27
Braden Smith vs Buddy Hield: Fantasy Basketball Comparison
Braden Smith or Buddy Hield? Their nine-category fantasy value side by side, for the season and for recent weeks, with each player’s games this week.
This season
Braden Smith and Buddy Hield are close in nine-category value this season (−5.7 and −5.7). Braden Smith is better in 3 of nine categories (assists, steals, blocks); Buddy Hield in 3 (points, three-pointers made, rebounds).
| Braden Smith | Per game | Buddy Hield |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Games | 8 |
| 13.2 | Minutes | 13.0 |
| 3.8 | PTS | 5.6 |
| 0.3 | 3PM | 1.0 |
| 0.6 | REB | 1.8 |
| 2.4 | AST | 1.6 |
| 1.0 | STL | 0.5 |
| 0.4 | BLK | 0.1 |
| 44.8% | FG% | 48.6% |
| 50.0% | FT% | 50.0% |
| 1.0 | TO | 1.0 |
| −5.7 | Value | −5.7 |
| No. 259 | Rank | No. 261 |
| 3 | Categories | 3 |
Shaded: the better of the two in that category. Value and rank are from the player rater.
Recent form
Last 30 days
| Braden Smith | Per game | Buddy Hield |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Games | 8 |
| 13.2 | Minutes | 13.0 |
| 3.8 | PTS | 5.6 |
| 0.3 | 3PM | 1.0 |
| 0.6 | REB | 1.8 |
| 2.4 | AST | 1.6 |
| 1.0 | STL | 0.5 |
| 0.4 | BLK | 0.1 |
| 44.8% | FG% | 48.6% |
| 50.0% | FT% | 50.0% |
| 1.0 | TO | 1.0 |
| −5.8 | Value | −5.8 |
| No. 266 | Rank | No. 269 |
| 3 | Categories | 3 |
Last 14 days
| Braden Smith | Per game | Buddy Hield |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Games | 4 |
| 15.0 | Minutes | 11.6 |
| 4.3 | PTS | 5.0 |
| 0.3 | 3PM | 0.8 |
| 0.7 | REB | 2.0 |
| 2.7 | AST | 1.5 |
| 1.1 | STL | 0.5 |
| 0.4 | BLK | 0.3 |
| 44.8% | FG% | 44.4% |
| 50.0% | FT% | 50.0% |
| 1.1 | TO | 0.5 |
| −4.9 | Value | −5.3 |
| No. 249 | Rank | No. 261 |
| 3 | Categories | 3 |
Last 7 days
| Braden Smith | Per game | Buddy Hield |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Games | 1 |
| 15.2 | Minutes | 8.3 |
| −4.4 | Value | – |
| No. 224 | Rank | Unrated |
Games and health
Braden SmithIND
The Pacers play 4 games in fantasy week 4, 3 still to come.
How this works
Each category is a player’s per-game number measured against the players on rosters in a 12-team league, and value adds the nine up. A category is shaded when the two values are at least a quarter of a standard deviation apart. FG% and FT% count shot volume; turnovers count against a player.
Sources: Box scores via BALLDONTLIE, Schedule and injuries via Fantasy Nerds
Frequently asked questions
Who is better in fantasy basketball, Braden Smith or Buddy Hield?
Braden Smith and Buddy Hield are close in nine-category value this season (−5.7 and −5.7). Braden Smith is better in 3 of nine categories (assists, steals, blocks); Buddy Hield in 3 (points, three-pointers made, rebounds).
Who has been better lately, Braden Smith or Buddy Hield?
Braden Smith and Buddy Hield are close in nine-category value over the last 14 days (−4.9 and −5.3). Braden Smith is better in 3 of nine categories (assists, steals, blocks); Buddy Hield in 3 (three-pointers made, rebounds, turnovers).
Who has more games this week, Braden Smith or Buddy Hield?
Braden Smith: the Pacers play 4 and the Bulls play 3 in fantasy week 4.
How are the two players compared?
Each category is the player's per-game number measured against the players on rosters in a 12-team league. A category counts as a win when the two values are at least a quarter of a standard deviation apart; closer than that is called even. FG% and FT% count shot volume.