Jordan Chand

DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)

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DFS Office Hours is a daily Q&A stream to help you win more at DFS. SaberSim’s Head Coach, Jordan Chand, answers your Daily Fantasy Sports questions, covering basic principles, advanced strategies, and how to use SaberSim’s powerful tools. Whether you’re playing on DraftKings, FanDuel, or Yahoo, discover how to improve your DFS process and build better lineups for NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, MMA, and more.

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Episodes

DFS Q&A: How Do I Start Prepping for Higher-Stakes Contests? 31.05.2025 26:23

In this episode, Andrew shares what to focus on as you move from smaller DFS contests to larger, more competitive ones. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ebWufIRogIM 00:00 Intro 01:42 I've started to take down some of the smaller contests and want to start prepping to enter the big boy contests. What elements should I start studying and working on to be competitive? 16:22 Can u do a UF...

DFS Q&A: Do Min Uniques Apply Across Multiple Contest Entries? 30.05.2025 26:23

In this episode, Andrew discusses using min uniques when entering multiple contests on the same slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/fBZxdeGv9tI 00:00 Intro 01:38 If I enter two 20-lineup contests from the same slate and use 6 min uniques with unique rank for each, will the 6 min uniques apply only within each set of 20 lineups, or across all 40 lineups combined? 03:50 Do u recomme...

DFS Q&A: How Do I Limit Exposure to a Risky MLB Game Unless It’s a Stack? 29.05.2025 26:57

In this episode, Andrew explains how to limit exposure to a weather-risk MLB game. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/AjLzrGnDWZs z 00:00 Intro 01:26 In MLB, can I exclude players from my lineups from a particular game unless they are part of a primary stack? 15:16 Any basketball single-game tips? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest...

DFS Q&A: How do I build optimal NBA showdown lineups? 28.05.2025 22:04

In this episode, Andrew walks through how to build optimal NBA showdown lineups and what to focus on when trying to gain an edge. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Xd_MQLDZoTE 00:00 Intro 01:40 How do I create optimal showdown lineups? 13:32 Could we get an MLB walk-through of how you'd work through building 150 for the mini max? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim...

DFS Q&A: Breaking Down Contest Flashback Metrics 22.05.2025 26:47

In this episode, Andrew breaks down the Contest Flashback metrics and explains what they mean and how to interpret them. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/-JhFbaSEqF8 00:00 Intro 01:49 Can you explain what factors into the “SIM 99% profit” metric on Flashback that causes it to be higher or lower? 9:00 Are MLB Post contest sim ROI's lower this year compared to similar contests last year...

DFS Q&A: What do winning players do differently than casual players? 21.05.2025 27:40

In this episode, Andrew shares what he’s noticed from reviewing hundreds of builds, specifically the decisions that tend to separate winning players from casual ones. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/REpsL2sfaMg 00:00 Intro 01:45 From your experience with build reviews, what are some things of note in your opinion that you see winning players do apart from casual players? 6:06 There a...

DFS Q&A: Navigating NBA Showdown 20.05.2025 29:14

In this episode, Andrew walks through the full build process for tonight’s NBA single-game slate. 00:00 Intro 08:44 Could you go over the build process from start to finish for tonight’s NBA single-game slate? 16:14 I've been having decent results in the MLB 50-cent mini max this year, but ice cold in the 20 max 1 dollar. Any thoughts? 25:43 If I download the template for a slate, I use drag and d...

DFS Q&A: Is there a quick way I can delete negative ROI lineups from my pool? 19.05.2025 26:40

In this episode, Andrew walks through how to filter your lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Sv8gP-Xdahw 00:00 Intro 18:26 The one thing I don't understand is when I turn out my lineups, the number one lineup could be 213 points, but lineup four could be 219 points, so when it spits out the lineups. 24:37 Is there a quick way I can delete negative ROI lineups from my pool? Start Y...

DFS Q&A: What happens when I set correlation to 0? 15.05.2025 30:09

In this episode, Andrew explains what happens when you set correlation to 0 and how it affects your builds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/94mqVD3DEo8 00:00 Intro 02:05 I play almost every slate available for cash games across basically all sports with minimal bankroll commitment per slate, and I’ve had success with that. Trying to translate that to GPP play with the DFS Profit Plan,...

DFS Q&A: Building for NBA Showdown Slates 14.05.2025 28:19

In this episode, Andrew talks through strategy for NBA Showdown, including how to think about leverage and narrowing your player pool. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/8kf2o-GudIU 00:00 Intro 02:08 When it comes to leverage for NBA showdown slates, how many players are you focusing on? 12:32 Would you be okay with moving the salary up to 4900 since rotations are tighter in the NBA pla...

DFS Q&A: Which Game Should You Stack on a Two-Game NBA Slate? 13.05.2025 19:24

In this episode, Andrew runs a demo for today’s two-game NBA slate using the Starter plan and breaks down what he’s seeing as he builds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/6TaSSwOrMAI 00:00 Intro 12:05 On this two-game NBA slate which game would you stack? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersim Jo...

DFS Q&A: Building MLB Lineups with the Starter Plan 12.05.2025 27:03

In this episode, Andrew builds lineups for today’s MLB slate using the Starter plan. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/S0W5JTlfnqA 00:00 Intro 18:55 Should I have one center or two for NBA? 21:35 Are you ever chopping off a portion of high-end ROI outliers? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersim...

DFS Q&A: Can I run contest sims for COD? 09.05.2025 24:46

In this episode, Andrew explains why you can’t run contest sims for COD and how you can still build strong lineups without them. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/XkZP_70AAzY 00:00 Intro 01:25 Are there still drop-downs to automatically adjust the correlation and diversity sliders? 08:15 I was interested in trying to set up some custom contests sims for COD. Can you walk me through tha...

DFS Q&A: Can I sim a contest against a field that doesn’t match its size? 08.05.2025 24:58

In this episode, Andrew explains what happens when you run a contest sim with a field size that doesn’t match the actual contest, and whether it still gives you useful results. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/VxtXj-jl5uA 00:00 Intro 01:45 Can I sim a contest against a field that doesn’t match its size? 05:48 If we think a game is going to be a blowout, is it better to adjust team tot...

DFS Q&A: Building Lineups for This Week’s PGA Slate 07.05.2025 27:37

In this episode, Andrew builds PGA lineups and talks through what he’s looking for along the way. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/beDtE9eJV6o 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 Subscribe to our YouT...

DFS Q&A: Should You Create Custom Fields for Contest Sims? 06.05.2025 23:23

In this episode, Andrew talks about using custom fields in contest sims and where there’s an opportunity to add value. Watch on YouTube 00:00 Intro 02:15 What’s a good percentage of lineups to leave in the pool? 8:07 Does SaberSim contest sims still rank lineups with a "portfolio approach"? 10:15 What are your thoughts on creating custom fields and using them for contest sims? 15:20 Who do you lik...

DFS Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Use Contest Flashback? 05.05.2025 21:38

In this episode, Andrew walks through how to use Contest Flashback effectively and what to look for when reviewing past slates. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/LD7x70fXCOQ 00:00 Intro 02:00 I usually switch ownership in my builds to reflect the contest I’m playing, but does this matter anymore, given that the slides don’t account for ownership? 06:22 What is the best practice for usi...

DFS Q&A: What if my ROI is all over the place across contests? 03.05.2025 36:49

In this episode, Andrew explains what to focus on when analyzing your results, especially when your ROI looks different across contests. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/bebIjYFdvEY 00:00 Intro 01:47 When you click on the player, are the correlations from the sims or historical data? 07:22 If my ROI varies a lot between contests on the same slate, how should I evaluate that when revie...

DFS Q&A: Does SaberSim factor in how well batters hit fastballs? 02.05.2025 31:29

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how SaberSim accounts for specific batter skills and how that might show up in your MLB builds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/bZChijaRbDI 00:00 Intro 01:45 How does SaberSim take into account batters that are good against hitting fastballs? 04:52 Is the Simulator better with Starter or Ultimate? 29:35 Would you add a simulation ownership filter t...

DFS Q&A: How Can I Reduce Extreme Exposure in MLB Without Ignoring the Sims? 01.05.2025 24:01

In this episode, Andrew explains how to control exposure to players or stacks in MLB builds while still staying aligned with what the sims say is optimal. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/U-_UFJK_NYc 00:00 Intro 01:50 Once I upload my lineups, it automatically selects the field lineup. Should I adjust the ownership to match this, or just leave it on the default before I create my lineup...

DFS Q&A: How to Build for a 2-Game NBA Slate Using the Starter Plan 30.04.2025 26:51

In this episode, Andrew runs a build for today’s 2-game NBA slate using the Starter plan. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/olGo9wEJwe4 00:00 Intro 02:25 On the Starter plan, is it better to not make any adjustments and just run build lineups 15 to 30 minutes before lock? 15:00 Build Demo on Starter Plan 24:08 If we have Ultimate through an affiliate, are we able to access Saber School...

DFS Q&A: What do 50th, 75th percentiles mean and how should you use them? 29.04.2025 25:44

In this episode, Andrew breaks down percentiles and how to apply that knowledge to your DFS approach. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/E7yLtnRRN3s 00:00 Intro 02:00 Can you do a quick walkthrough of what happens in the backend when you change a team total? 07:45 When I import my ownership projection and rebuild fields from ownership, does it adjust each field’s ownership based on norm...

DFS Q&A: If a Player Gets Ruled Out, Should I Rebuild My Lineups? 28.04.2025 36:22

In this episode, Andrew discusses quick swap and late swap, and explains when you should use each. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/hy2-6eG8Pag 00:00 Intro 02:10 When there is an injured/out player in your built lineups, do you recommend rebuilding the lineups? 07:55 What is the difference between how the builder builds my lineups and when it builds the various field lineups? 09:47 Ho...

DFS Q&A: Should I adjust projections or min exposure to get more of a player? 26.04.2025 18:51

In this episode, Andrew explains the difference between adjusting projections and adjusting min exposure. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Pv9r7kGd2oU 00:00 Intro 02:25 What's with the batter prices on FanDuel? 04:15 Could you explain the difference between adjusting my projection vs adjusting min exposure when I want to get more of a player? Start Your SaberSim Free Trial Now: https:...

DFS Q&A: I Turned Up Correlation for MLB. Should I Do It for NBA? 25.04.2025 21:39

In this episode, Andrew talks about cranking up correlation in MLB builds and whether the same strategy makes sense for NBA DFS. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/FqtVUsC7ixE 00:00 Intro 01:47 I turned the correlation all the way up for baseball last night and did well. Can we discuss where it should be or where you think it should be for basketball? 14:15 If I am importing projections...