DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)

In this episode, Andrew explains the best way to set up stacks in MLB. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/b7lQGSx9aak 00:00 Intro 01:49 When running a normal sim getting way over exposed to someone, is there a difference in how the sims react to capping his exposure as opposed to reducing his projection? 09:52 Is it a mistake to set 2-3 team stacks in MLB? What is the best way to do that,...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to approach MLB builds using SaberSim. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/WFnGHje0BWA 00:00 Intro 01:29 Is there a way to order one group per contest, let's say sort by prize pool high to low, instead of it filling out the singles and 1-3 entries first? 04:45 Any specific tips for MLB using SaberSim? 13:42 What’s the difference between SaberScore, pro...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to manage lineup uploads and late swap from mobile. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/CMG5gjcIV7c z 00:00 Intro 01:27 On a previous Office Hours, why, when using Cores, did you not use the “add core” function under lineups? 09:05 With MLB opening day around the corner, can you do a flashback tutorial analyzing a past MLB slate? 17:55 Why when a playe...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how to approach building for large-field golf contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/LD9TZb5SyX0 00:00 Intro 01:35 How do I run a contest sim on a hand-built lineup? 13:45 When doing NHL lineups, how do I make a rule so I only get players from line 1 through 3 in my player pool? 15:40 What are your thoughts on going over 1% of entries in the small...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down what assumptions are most important to get right when building for a slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/yvlxk91bSwE Adventure of a lifetime00:00 Intro 01:32 How do I improve SimAveScore in NBA? 14:22 What are the pros or cons of turning on/off the “Avoid duplicates across lineup groups” toggle in the lineup settings menu? 18:50 What is a good late...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to review past slates and evaluate your process using Contest Flashback. 00:00 Intro 01:40 Is there a way to backtest slates with pre-contest sims for contests you didn’t play? 09:02 In direct fill, is “random” the same as “unique random"? Winning DFS strategies to boost your winnings, backed by the most powerful DFS and betting tools on the market. Unlock gam...

In this episode, Andrew shares insights on what it takes to win consistently in DFS. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/TPp6NiMoUyk 00:00 Intro 03:11 What’s something you’ve noticed that separates people who actually win consistently from people who are just using the tools correctly? Winning DFS strategies to boost your winnings, backed by the most powerful DFS and betting tools on the m...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down when to trust the sims and when making adjustments can improve your builds. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/x7f7DbkOS-s 00:00 Intro 01:35 Without overriding the sims too much, how many leverage/pivot plays do you usually want in each lineup? 17:36 When your contest sims are running slow, and it’s time to crunch to get them in. Do you just cancel the...

In this episode, Andrew explains how Portfolio Mode works and how it compares to using min uniques. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/--T2uuTuW_Q 00:00 Intro 01:50 I'm considering switching back to min uniques for diversification instead of portfolio. Can you explain how the portfolio works? 08:30 Do you prefer running more portfolio-style lineups in GPP tournaments, or what’s your prefe...

In this episode, Andrew discusses whether it makes sense to create separate builds for each contest. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/PKdaEDkcptI 00:00 Intro 01:45 Do you recommend creating a separate build for each contest? 17:00 How many unique lineups do you recommend running for like a tournament lineup? Winning DFS strategies to boost your winnings, backed by the most powerful DFS...

In this episode, Andrew discusses when geomean is most useful and how to apply it across different sports and slates. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/tZwVy_o1SkA 00:00 Intro 01:42 How do you come up with your post-lock sim ROI percentages? 05:55 Trying to backtest a slate/contest that I didn’t play. I know how to enable and run the contest sim, but it seems I need an entries file to im...

In this episode, Andrew ranks the sorting methods and explains how they compare. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/H7vxhs0_qx0 00:00 Intro 01:57 For golf, what steps can I take to generate more unique lineups? 12:06 When I have played the NBA dime times the post contest sim ROI you will see is 60-70%. You think this is accurate, or something else is going on? 13:25 Regarding NBA showdown...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to interpret sim ROI and what it can tell you about your process. 00:00 Intro 01:52 Let's say you run two builds and favorite the exact same lineup in each build. Will favorites add the lineup once or twice? 02:55 For NBA, how do I create a rule to include a 2-player stack in 50% of my lineups? 09:10 For the past week, I've been using Contest Flashback and look...

In this episode, Andrew demonstrates how to use the favorites feature. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/ybnjtU9GMSM 00:00 Intro 01:45 When guys are rules out before lock, do you recommend making a complete rebuild? 05:00 Can you walk through how auto vs manual groups work? 09:49 Can you compare the $.35 150-max on FD to the $2.22 25-max? 12:28 Can you demonstrate a good way to use favor...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to think about ownership filters and when they’re most useful. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/Rh5D5-1hBYE 00:00 Intro 01:57 Would you recommend setting a min SaberScore post build? 05:46 Depending on what contest you’re playing is, it smart to use the ownership less than/greater than filter? 19:22 When I look at old slates, how can I get the indivi...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to evaluate different contest types when playing NASCAR DFS. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/09Xc6YN3rSA 00:00 Intro 01:45 What do you think of the .50 mini-max as a contest selection for NASCAR? If playing, would you max it out? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/saber...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how late swap works and what inputs are considered. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/Qymh4oizKdM 00:00 Intro 03:45 How are custom projections and ownership used in simulations? 15:40 Is late swap taking into account the live ownership & stats of the slate? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates...

In this episode, Andrew explains how lineup rules can be used to manage player combinations. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Do you have any tips/suggestions on how I can improve my results on bigger NBA slates? 07:53 Can you demonstrate how I can set rules to avoid excessive overlap between two players on the same lineup? 13:10 Should I be running a separate build for each contest that I'm in for the contest s...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how to test and evaluate players within the sims. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/mFSx6wzJRhQ 00:00 Intro 01:29 I just ran an NBA build, and about a 1/4 of the lineups have a negative saber score. Is it good practice to filter these out? 04:44 What is the best way to test if a player is simming well? 17:40 On alert preference, it says, "send alerts i...

In this episode, Andrew explains whether you should use the same build for single-entry and 20-max contests or create separate builds. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/tlBNLo7Za44 00:00 Intro 01:29 When I am building 20 Max GPPs and Single entries, should I keep everything in the same portfolio or make a GPP build and a single entry build separate? 04:30 If I am a “trust the sim” guy, c...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down his overall approach to late swap and how to think through the process. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/j4hi_gPdZiE 00:00 Intro 01:35 With the new layout, how do I know which lineups match the old-school (GPP) button and 150-max contest for SaberScore? 10:10 When filtering out ROI in the lineup pool, would it be ideal to go higher than 0, say like, 8...

In this episode, Andrew discusses when global max exposure makes sense and how it applies across different sports. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/oEc0IT75g2Q 00:00 Intro 01:30 I saw you demonstrate global max exposure for NASCAR. Is that a viable strategy in other sports, or only useful in specific situations? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for...

In this episode, Andrew walks through how to build lineups for college basketball. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/YNEoTag7_dU 00:00 Intro 01:40 If I wanted to build my own field lineups based on my custom ownership projections, but I’m in contests with 300-500 entries ,how many field lineups should I build? 04:32 Please show me how to build for CBB w/ custom projections and save and u...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how to approach building field lineups and what to consider. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/yiqa3ME2omg 00:00 Intro 01:30 Any hints at big projects the team is working on? 02:24 How do you go about building your field lineups? 08:50 Do you know a good site or app for College Basketball DFS? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Fo...

In this episode, Andrew explains how entries files work after lock and how they interact with late swap. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/s479NqX2l2w 00:00 Intro 02:06 Can I upload a different entries file after lock and do late swap on its lineups? 03:30 How many times do you run your play by play and contest sims? 05:12 Ideally, I'd like the ability to load entries directly into a lin...