Christian Braun or Devin Vassell? Week 3
Who to start in fantasy basketball in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), SGs ranked 23rd and 27th at the position, compared on 2025-26 and 2026-27 per-game production.
Updated Nov 3, 4:36 AM ET. Rechecked every 30 minutes.
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- FP/G
- 25.3
- 9-cat
- #111
- Last 7 FP
- 25.3
4 games in Week 3, 1 back-to-back
Week 3 pick in points leagues.
The Week 3 call
Points leagues, Week 3 (Nov 2-8): start Devin Vassell. Devin Vassell has 3 games counted to 2 for Christian Braun, for 75.8 projected fantasy points against 50.4.
9-cat leagues: Christian Braun instead, -2.7 category value for the week to -4.4, because his category mix is worth more there.
Devin Vassell has 1 back-to-back in Week 3, the nights rest days tend to land on.
Christian Braun's minutes are up: 37.0 a game over his last 5 games of 2026-27, against 33.1 on the board.
Devin Vassell played 30.6 minutes a game over his last 5 games of 2026-27, in line with his 30.7 on the board.
This is the call for one lineup slot across the week, the way weekly-lock leagues play it. In a daily-lineup league, start whichever of the two plays that night, and both when they fit.
Christian Braun rookie cardsDevin Vassell rookie cards
Week 3 (Nov 2-8), side by side
| This week | Christian Braun | Devin Vassell |
|---|---|---|
| Games, Week 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Games counted (left this week) | 2 | 3 |
| Back-to-backs | 0 | 1 |
| Games, Week 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Minutes, last games | 37.0 (last 5) | 30.6 (last 5) |
| Minutes, board | 33.1 | 30.7 |
| Shots per 36, last games | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| Injury | None listed | None listed |
| Projected fantasy points | 50.4 | 75.8 |
| Projected 9-cat value | -2.7 | -4.4 |
Schedule: Christian Braun Mon POR, Wed TOR, Sat @IND. Devin Vassell Mon UTA, Wed DAL, Fri @SAC, Sat @POR.
Projected totals for the games counted
| Stat | Christian Braun | Devin Vassell |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 25.7 | 39.8 |
| Rebounds | 9.1 | 11.9 |
| Assists | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Steals | 2.3 | 3.4 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Threes | 2.6 | 6.3 |
| Turnovers | 2.3 | 3.2 |
Each projection is the board's per-game line times the games counted; a player listed Out counts none. 9-cat value is the per-game category score (z-scores against the top 156) times games. Minutes and shots per 36 come from the last 5 games of 2026-27. Schedule from the NBA's published slate via ESPN.
The season-long call
Points leagues: Devin Vassell, 25.3 fantasy points per game to 25.2.
9-cat leagues: Christian Braun instead, 101st overall against 111th, because the categories reward a different mix.
Christian Braun vs Devin Vassell: the full comparison, per 36 and by punt build
Per game, side by side
| Stat | Christian Braun | Devin Vassell |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points per game | 25.2 | 25.3 |
| Minutes | 33.1 | 30.7 |
| PointsPTS | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| ReboundsREB | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| AssistsAST | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| StealsSTL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| BlocksBLK | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Threes3PM | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Field goal %FG% | 52.3% | 43.0% |
| Free throw %FT% | 78.6% | 86.2% |
| TurnoversTO | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Bold is the better number. Per-game lines blend last season with this one, the same numbers the rankings use.
Other close calls
Week 3 streamers · NBA waiver wire · Games per team this week
Is Christian Braun playing tonight? · Is Devin Vassell playing tonight?
Your next move
Common questions
Should I start Christian Braun or Devin Vassell in Week 3?
Points leagues, Week 3 (Nov 2-8): start Devin Vassell. Devin Vassell has 3 games counted to 2 for Christian Braun, for 75.8 projected fantasy points against 50.4. 9-cat leagues: Christian Braun instead, -2.7 category value for the week to -4.4, because his category mix is worth more there. Devin Vassell has 1 back-to-back in Week 3, the nights rest days tend to land on. Christian Braun's minutes are up: 37.0 a game over his last 5 games of 2026-27, against 33.1 on the board. Devin Vassell played 30.6 minutes a game over his last 5 games of 2026-27, in line with his 30.7 on the board.
Who is better for the season, Christian Braun or Devin Vassell?
Points leagues: Devin Vassell, 25.3 fantasy points per game to 25.2. 9-cat leagues: Christian Braun instead, 101st overall against 111th, because the categories reward a different mix.
Who wins more categories, Christian Braun or Devin Vassell?
Christian Braun is ahead in 3 (rebounds, steals, field goal percentage); Devin Vassell in 6 (points, assists, blocks, threes, free throw percentage, turnovers), per game.
By the Parlae deskBoard updated Nov 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM ETHow this is builtReport a wrong number