DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)

In this episode, Andrew explains how custom ownership works post-lock and whether updates are needed after news. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/XP5am0bzfjE 00:00 Intro 01:40 If setting custom ownership, do you need to update post-lock and upload new ownership as well when news hits throughout the night post-lock to have it reflected in the sims? 05:06 With such a volatile sport like N...

In this episode, Andrew runs builds for the Daytona 500 and walks through his process. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/FCztjNTSe_k Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersim Join our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtF Subscribe to our YouTube channel for...

In this episode, Andrew explains the pros and cons of using one lineup group versus separating groups by contest. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/IG0AmVVdSls 00:00 Intro 01:26 After building and simming a group of lineups, Is there a simple and efficient way to "match ownership to exposure" for the purpose of generating a custom set of field lineups that can be saved? 09:10 When runnin...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to use Flashback and sim ROI to evaluate changes to your process. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/aJNNmwmklJE 00:00 Intro 01:30 I’m trying to figure out the best way to evaluate if changes to my process are helping or hurting my sim ROI in flashback. Is there a good way to look at my sim ROI to understand if this is working well? 08:00 After buildin...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to interpret Contest Flashback and apply it to your process. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/2N01H-xmT1A 00:00 Intro 02:12 How do I adjust the sliders for NBA showdown? 07:13 Does Flashback ROI number include the rake? 08:30 Is there a recommended approach when setting min/max exposures? 12:56 I’m literally coming in last whenever I play cash games...

In this episode, Andrew shares a few of his favorite tips for golf DFS. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/2PjiiB5bvZY 00:00 Intro 01:53 How should I set my aggregate metrics for max, medium, and min.? 04:25 Currently crushing sats but struggling in those flagship events. What could be my possible leaks in these flagship GPPs? 10:30 Just want one or two of Andrew's favorite pieces of advi...

In this episode, Andrew discusses lineup group structure and how it affects lineup selection. 00:00 Intro 02:05 What can I do to see better results? 08:28 I was hoping you could walk me through how you approach selecting a single lineup for high-stakes tournaments. 15:07 Is it better to have all your lineups in one group as Direct Fill or is it better to have a lineup group per contest? 18:02 Can...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to use lineup groups when playing both single-entry and multi-entry contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/1v-8gDuJqk8 00:00 Intro 01:54 Can you go over how we can use min uniques on the new platform please, like how we'd use it on the previous version? 14:56 What is recommended for groups if you are playing SEs and MEs and make changes to player...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to think about improving ROI and sim win rate in NBA contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/-vL3CBg5wDU 00:00 Intro 01:33 Can you show some ways to get ROI and Sim Win Rate higher using NBA Mini Max as an example? 08:30 I need a refresher on templates for each type of contest. 13:50 Could you do a refresh on the correlation slides? Start Your Sa...

In this episode, Andrew talks through how to approach player exposure when your personal take differs from the sims. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/l0L-6Vslx8Y 00:00 Intro 01:49 Is there a way to use the new Saber and sort by ROI like the old Saber while using the portfolio diversity instead of uniques? 07:34 If the simulations are consistently pushing a player that you are indifferen...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down process tweaks and tools that can help elevate NBA builds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/KklL3KSWaGM 00:00 Intro 01:30 I understand the purpose of Portfolio+ generally, but at what point does it create diminishing returns? 06:10 What is the difference when lineups are being built with Sims versus optimizer? 08:30 How are you handling Q tags on playe...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to get more of a player you like while still trusting the sims. 00:00 Intro 01:25 Andrew quick walkthrough of FD SD now that it just got an ownership update? 07:58 What is the best way to get a player that you have a feel for to pop into your builds without heavy input into the simulations? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to choose the best lineup for single-entry contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/Un3JvGMRxzQ 00:00 Intro 01:35 I run 500 lineups on Starter. I play 200+ lineups. On Settings, instead of "avoid duplicates...", can I limit duplicate lineups to, say, 25? 05:05 When running saber sims for NBA large fields tournaments. Should I adjust the pool to 500...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to think about setup and builds for NFL playoff games. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/EFQtF1s-0zc 00:00 Intro 01:32 How do you select a lineup from your lineup pool to replace a specific lineup in your contest pool? 06:00 When doing contest flashback is there a way to look at your original set of lineups against the field compared to the late swap...

In this episode, Andrew talks about the challenges and strategy behind NHL Showdown contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/t9UvisIrlCo 00:00 Intro 01:27 Can you quickly show what the “detailed stat projections” look like on the Ultimate plan? 02:39 For these 150 maxes on FD, like the 0.05 and 0.25 cents, they will overlay pretty often, but the percent to first is like only 4-5%. Do...

In this episode, Andrew discusses whether ownership-based lineup ranking is ever useful. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/IVCDk_sp98o 00:00 Intro 01:22 I’m getting a negative sim ROI as a whole on my 150 sets. I use a different projection source. Could this be the issue as post-lockdown sims use Saber projections? 07:35 Does it ever make sense to rank your lineups by Ownership? 10:15 Do...

In this episode, Andrew explains how slider settings affect lineup quality and why they vary by sport and slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/vhKctDlXLXI 00:00 Intro 01:30 If I wanted to create a lineup to enter into cash contests but didn't want to use the optimizer, what would be the best way to build and sort the lineup pool to find this lineup? 04:12 What types of lineups tend to...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how to approach correlation settings when building a single NBA lineup. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/e1AArhGo_5M 00:00 Intro 01:26 I think this has been asked/answered before, but can you please remind me when the Tennis sims are completed, or do they run again at the top of every hour until lock? 02:43 How does late swap work on lineups that don’t...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how to approach the NBA main slate step by step. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/74K5R2301N0 00:00 Intro 01:58 Is it always a good idea to swap to whatever SaberSim recommends as the best lineup? 04:20 Can you confirm that if I create a cash lineup using the optimizer and projection as the sort criteria, when I late swap, will it propose a new lineup...

In this episode, Andrew discusses how projection updates should factor into your build process. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/lw7Tb48dBeY 00:00 Intro 01:40 When using optimizer mode to build for cash games, does it make sense to look at how the lineups project at the 25th through 75th percentile rather than the overall projected score? 06:03 Should you rebuild every time projections...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how to set min exposure levels for players you want to prioritize. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/y0n--b4SgDg 00:00 Intro 02:22 Can SaberSim be useful at all for best ball? 06:05 If you really like certain players. What's the min exp % number you like to put on them? 14:25 Under the lineups tab, what's the difference between Saber Score and live Pro...

In this episode, Andrew talks about cash game strategy and how SaberSim fits into that process. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/IB9t_gepMHk 00:00 Intro 01:30 How would I use SaberSim to look back at last night's slate and see individual player exposures across their 150 set? 06:35 Any tips for other strategies to use SaberSim for cash games? 09:37 Is it possible to run a contest sim fo...

In this episode, Andrew shows how different strategies can be applied within a single build. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/_nKjgdGunjA 00:00 Intro 01:25 Can you go over the process of doing a contest sim versus a different build / multiple builds? 04:15 Can you show examples of how different strategies can be applied within a single build? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.s...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how to decide between trusting the sims and making manual adjustments. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/8R637W7fvgQ 00:00 Intro 01:30 What would be the best approach to achieve what I'm aiming for? 07:30 I’m just letting the Sim do its thing and not making any adjustments. What should I be doing? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how randomness works in sims and what types of outcomes it’s meant to account for. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/SEsk2rZ7HTE z 00:00 Intro 01:29 I typically build all my lineups: SE/20max/150 max (20-30 lineups) all in one build. Am I hurting my ROI at all by setting min/max exposures? 03:13 Is the feature for adjusting randomness essentially askin...