DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)

In this episode, Andrew walks through what he considers when picking contests and how to adapt those criteria to other sports. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/cIR_QalVDf0   00:00 Intro 01:28 Could you briefly cover in Flashback what GiantSquid did differently yesterday? 18:00 What unique do you recommend for Classic MLB on ROI, do you think what gets you close to winning? 19:24 How sho...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to decide between chasing ROI and keeping entry costs down. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/5iCmnLBIN9I   00:00 Intro 01:30 I’ve been avoiding contests that don’t yield double-digit sim ROI in Flashback for top players, and I’ve built a list of contests to avoid. The problem is that this often pushes me into pricier contests. Should I stay the course...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how Late Swap works and why it doesn’t default to live scoring and ownership. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/KwscxcdXVFY   00:00 Intro 01:45 Is there a reason late swap doesn’t default to using the live score/ownerships? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersim...

In this episode, Andrew runs a NASCAR Trucks demo and walks through how he builds lineups for the slate. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/Br1FyNLXpC4   00:00 Intro 02:00 Can you do a NASCAR Trucks demo? 17:35 Is there any advantage to creating lineup groups for all your SE contests, 3 maxes, 20 max contests, $1 winner take all, and $0.25 winner take all for baseball? Start Your SaberSim...

In this episode, Andrew runs a WNBA demo and walks through how he builds lineups for the slate. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/EoeEKCqpgjA   00:00 Intro 01:52 If I upload my projections and then want to remove them, how do I do that? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersim Join our community on D...

In this episode, Andrew runs through an MLB Showdown slate and shows how he approaches the build from start to finish. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/c60raqdiu7g Start Your SaberSim Free 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...

In this episode, Andrew shares his process for building strong FanDuel lineups using the latest SaberSim update and what to focus on to stay profitable. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/KPckRPkG6bk   00:00 Intro 01:40 Will there be an NFL update, new video? 02:35 No matter how many lineups I create in my lineups, it shows just 20. Why is that? 06:13 After doing some digging, my top 1%,...

In this episode, Andrew explains how SaberSim handles custom ownership data and how it impacts your builds.  Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/6kBUzD4HtnM\   00:00 Intro 03:25 If I'm using custom ownership, how does the builder interact with that outside data when running simulations? 14:05 Do you feel I’m at a competitive disadvantage if I’m not making any adjustments post-build and jus...

In this episode, Andrew explains what to check when your lineups look good but aren’t performing well. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/U8q-qMt6TwI 00:00 Intro 02:08 Is it feasible to congregate the single contest into 1, but how will the contest sims work with the diversification under portfolio+? 05:04 If the winning lineup is in my pool but not in my entries, does that mean my proces...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to find more leverage in your lineups without sacrificing ROI. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/eSPGBqo6wb4   00:00 Intro 02:15 Why do I get a higher SaberScore value in my .25 lineups than I get in my $3.00 lineups? 06:28 Can you go through the late swap process for Fanduel only? 10:39 How can I find more leverage while still getting positive ROI li...

In this episode, Andrew walks through the basics of getting your lineups from SaberSim into DraftKings, including how to reserve entries and upload your lineups. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/hxRcAirb2bI Start Your SaberSim Free 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...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how Quick Swap and Late Swap work, and when it makes sense to use each tool. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/xENppKsy_18   00:00 Intro 07:24 What’s the best way to adjust when a player gets ruled out close to lock? 21:45 Could or would Saber Sim ever point out “Pitcher Friendly Parks” vice versa? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabers...

In this episode, Andrew explains how sim diversity and correlation sliders create different lineups, even when multiple users build with the same settings. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/QiYnDaz-zGg   00:00 Intro 05:57 Can I rebuild lineups that I already downloaded from the lineup groups without adding more lineups? 12:33 If two Saber Sim Ultimate users enter the same slate with max...

In this episode, Andrew shares insight on what kind of SIM ROI you can reasonably expect from a well-built lineup portfolio and how to think about those results over time. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/587P4jg76QE   Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersim Join our community on Discord for exclus...

In this episode, Andrew explains how quickly live ownership updates during MLB slates and whether those updates reflect the actual lineups in each contest. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/EGoeRLB-QN4   00:00 Intro 01:30 I have a Starter subscription, and I'm trying to figure out how to save my lineups to upload to DK and FD. 06:08 Can you talk about the batting order filter and custom...

In this episode, Andrew explains how payout structure affects contest sim ROI and what to keep in mind when reviewing different contest types. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/CJUS375ys9g   00:00 Intro 01:25 Did they remove the auto rule of no 2 opposing fighters in the same lineup? 03:10 Why would we not rebuild after making adjustments post-build, even if we don't get the "unable to m...

In this episode, Andrew shares advice on improving ownership projections and how to think about adjusting them based on contest size. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/7hHWNj7qHsE In this episode, Andrew shares advice on improving ownership projections and how to think about adjusting them based on contest size. 00:00 Intro 01:50 What would you advise for anyone looking to sharpen owners...

In this episode, Andrew talks about how he approaches contest selection and what makes a contest feel worth playing or not. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/pfQ_ZHVk61o   00:00 Intro 01:45 Should I be looking for contests where players have higher sim ROIs in contest flashback to find contests that are more beatable? 25:44 Can SaberSim handle showdown golf? Start Your SaberSim Free Tria...

In this episode, Andrew shares his approach to building strong PGA lineups, including tips for single-entry contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/N3lyZhdQLcY   00:00 Intro 01:59I have noticed that Jordan’s contest selection no longer includes 150-max contests. Has the advice changed due to the evolution of DFS and/or backtesting that has shown a different contest selection to be mo...

In this episode, Andrew builds lineups for today’s 2-game WNBA slate and shares what stands out as he works through the build. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/7e4hZQS6pmM   00:00 Intro 01:44 When I go to adjust my template, I am not getting the ability to choose ROI in the filter dropdown. What am I missing? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X f...

In this episode, Andrew walks through a NASCAR slate, sharing his approach, settings, and what he looks for when building lineups. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/uUBHGenbUHA 00:00 Intro 01:44 Do custom projections interact with how Portfolio Plus works? 04:08 Can we get a NASCAR video before lock? 17:26 Can you point me to content that covers strategies for using SaberSim's metrics to...

In this episode, Andrew shares tips for improving your Sim Average Score in MLB and what that number really means for your lineups. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/3yS9kAjbBDs 00:00 Intro 01:58 Is it possible to backtest the Portfolio feature on contests completed? 03:15 Do you have any tips or tricks for improving my Sim Average Score in MLB? 13:32 How does the new portfolio sorting s...

In this episode, Andrew explains how to handle different ownership strategies across contests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/TvU2HI-n-bc   00:00 Intro 01:45 When you make adjustments to max or min limits, does it change it per group or amongst your total lineups? 11:32 If I want to use different ownership projections for different contests, is the only way to do that to create multip...

In this episode, Andrew shares which filters matter most when trying to get closer to winning lineups on MLB classic slates and how to think about adjusting them. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/KsSNBHY6sss   00:00 Intro 02:15 How do I adjust the number of lineups I want on the new update? 06:13 With the new update how do I know how the lineups are filling for each contest? 08:35 I've...

In this episode, Andrew shares effective post-build strategies for MLB, including how to manage leverage and diversify your lineups before finalizing entries. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/live/qVMWXR9UAds   00:00 Intro 02:10 What are the My Lineups templates, and why is the number of lineups there not the same as the total for my entries? 17:45 Save a set amount of lineups to favorites....