SportsAugust 17, 2026

misprices

miss-PRY-siz

Definition

To incorrectly determine the market value of an asset, typically leading to a situation where it is undervalued or overvalued relative to its actual potential.

Etymology

Derived from the English prefix 'mis-', meaning 'wrongly,' and the verb 'price,' which comes from the Old French 'pris,' meaning value or worth. It entered Middle English to describe the act of assigning an incorrect monetary or relative value to something.

In the news

The article argues that fantasy football drafters often misprice players by failing to accurately account for volume and situational factors, allowing savvy managers to draft them at a discount.

D'Andre Swift & Two Other RBs Who Could Be Fantasy Football's Biggest ADP Bargains in 2026

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Sports Illustrated

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