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.
On this episode, Andrew discusses geometric mean, what it is and how to use it. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/HpE0Lu94Chg 00:00 Intro 02:43 Building NFL lineups 09:37 Geometric Mean13:10 NBA Stack Rule Walkthrough 15:26 Improving your Process Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
SaberSim Data Scientists Wil and Eric join Jordan to discuss their work on SaberSim's brand-new 2023 golf sims and model. Their conversation includes why simulations are important for golf, how we built a sophisticated golf sim, and how to use this powerful data for your DFS lineups. Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses what to look for when reviewing your lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/XDtMIfYr7hI 00:00 Intro 02:28 Max Challenge 03:28 Reviewing your Lineups 11:02 Do you need SaberSim to win DFS?14:02 Props Betting15:02 NBA Process Content 16:40 NBA Player Selection 18:45 SaberScore Metrics Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew demonstrates how to rank and sort your lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/nD-9XKX2GYI 00:00 Intro 03:54 Post-Build Lineup Percentiles 10:32 SaberSim Golf Updates 11:55 Slider Settings for Soccer14:15 NBA Showdown Process 21:24 NFL Main Slate Strategy 26:09 Upcoming Golf Content Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew walks through setting up rules. Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/dfKnk_8vUeY 00:00 Intro 02:05 SaberSim Minutes Projection 05:10 Setting Rules 19:18 How long should a good NBA process take? 24:52 Setting Rules Pt 2 Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses when you should make adjustments to your process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/H8N7XJPHGt8 00:00 Intro 02:40 Is there a way to make players with multi-position eligibility be used as only one position?11:19 DFS Profit Plan and Contest Selection18:27 Unique Rank 23:06 Making Adjustments to Your Process25:29 Feature Request: Adjusting NBA Game Totals 28:38 Filtering and Sorting Lineups 33:27 Locking Players Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew walks through his NBA process for tonight's slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/YHa17iZU5ag 00:00 Intro 01:30 Tonight’s (12/28) Slate Preview13:20 How to Use the New Beta Late Swap23:35 When’s the next Behind The Sims?30:30 How to “Report a Problem” Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew walks through his NBA post-build process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9tyMuQ23LdM 00:00 Intro 01:54 Setting Group Rules04:28 Pre and Post build settings 09:32 Post Build Walkthrough 21:00 How often are you limiting team stacks and game stacks in NBA?26:24 Andrew’s thoughts on DFS 31:00 Is there anyway to keep min uniques during the late swap step?32:20 Andrew’s thoughts on DFS part 236:09 Bankroll management 37:38 Custom Metrics Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses contest selection strategies that allow you to grow your bankroll over time. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/nYIDp3SkNGI 00:00 Intro 04:30 NBA Single Entry Strategy09:42 Setting Rules 14:50 Is there a way to have a player only in Utility ?23:05 Trying new DFS Sports28:15 Tips for Late Swap Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains the meaning of value and leverage and how to apply that knowledge when building your lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Rs3h1ZLb-Ks 00:00 Intro 02:00 Adjusting Min Uniques for NBA04:23 Understanding Value and Leverage10:28 Limiting Secondary Stacks for NFL Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew walks through building lineups for NFL Showdown slates. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/vaw3l71Bg3U 00:00 Intro 02:15 NFL Showdown Build15:18 Min Uniques for Showdowns 17:30 Does SaberSim account for bad weather?20:40 Adjusting Projections 24:10 What is the accuracy of the sims?26:19 Adjusting Projections Post Build Late Swap28:30 Using SaberSim with limited sports knowledge 31:08 How to set a QB at Captain39:50 Two Game NBA Slate Strategy Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains the philosophy behind the correlation sliders. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/VVflcWOBCDU 00:00 Intro 01:41 Correlation Sliders 07:40 100-man NFL DraftKing Tournaments 13:19 Exposure Settings for NBA Test Builds 18:13 DFS Content 19:15 Managing your Bankroll24:58 Is being too diverse in your lineups playing too conservatively? 27:29 Value Over Point Filter Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses how to review your builds and using feedback from the app to validate your player stance. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/p7AZV9bPOwc 00:00 Intro 01:51 Uploading Custom Projections 5:05 Does removing players pre build affect sanctity of the sims?10:12 SaberSim Ownership Tab 11:06 NBA diversifier and elevator setup Walkthrough13:48 What could I look for in the app that would validate my choices on particular players?20:56 Feature Request: Global min/max exposure by position22:13 NBA Single Entry Strategy 26:55 Understanding Ownership 30:30 Is there a way to global limit max players per team for NBA?39:23 Making Player Adjustments for NFL43:32 What information do you take out of the 0-0-10 build for NBA?48:05 NBA Late Swap 51:57 FanDuel vs DraftKings Contest Selection53:14 How do you determine if the wisdom of the crowd is accurate?57:14 Sliders for Cash Builds 1:01:19 Value Players Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses contest selection and how to apply the DFS Profit Plan to your NBA process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/_ttZivwoBJI 00:00 Intro 04:00 Setting Rules Demo07:48 How to apply the DFS Profit Plan to NBA contests17:40 Advanced Stacks 20:00 Max Challenge: 12/24 Main Slate 21:25 NBA Single Entry strategy 25:54 Behind the Sims Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Jordan discusses why you should adjust min uniques vs. individual player exposures. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/QJsxUULpGUE 00:00 Intro 1:12 Late Swapping elevators and diversifiers 3:40 Adjusting Min Uniques 13:39 Min Uniques Effect on Higher Correlation Sports19:45 SaberSim Pro exclusive content 24:45 Pre-build vs Post-build adjustments 28:17 Does saber sim adjust ownership for turbo slates?29:07 What is EV?35:08 NBA DFS strategy 38:56 NFL Late Swap 40:12 Research Build Deep Dive48:52 What is handling ownership? 54:15 Feature Request: Game Logs and Snap Counts Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Jordan discusses how injuries impact the Sims. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/E-O0yDngcRQ 00:00 Intro 01:24 Are injuries accounted for in the sims?06:17 NBA props from SaberSim07:41 Why should I adjust projections?11:36 Are NBA Ownership Projections updated after lock?13:15 Adjusting the Sims to get good balance of high projected lineups with appropriate ownership discount20:44 Uploading projections on SaberSim21:46 Late Swap Adjustments 28:22 NBA Small Slate strategy 36:52 Mastering your DFS process42:18 Is it better EV by setting your projection filter at zero across the board for all sports?43:58 Strategy for players with MPE pre-lock 45:57 NHL Large Slate Strategy Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Jordan discusses satellite contests and incorporating them into your contests selection process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9omTFdxjXXc 00:00 Intro 02:32 Satellite Contests 11:45 Behind the Sims 14:22 “Optimal” Percentages20:54 Is there a paid service that seeks out overlay in any contest?22:20 Late swap for single entry contests 29:03 Am I making too many adjustments?36:19 What value do you use to X out players for NBA?40:04 Adjusting exposures without diluting the sanctity of the sims43:02 Sim diversity and min uniques47:38 Making adjustments to your raw build 52:35 Adjusting projections for certain players55:47 Diversifiers and elevators for NBA builds58:18 How would you do double ups?1:00:14 Min uniques for single entry contests1:02:29 Late Swap1:23:44 Run Pure Core Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses the importance of variance in reviewing lineups after a slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/uT5XvnofJAE 00:00 Intro 01:55 Feature Request04:14 Review Mode 08:10 When does SaberSim update ownership?12:19 Single Entry Strategy 17:50 Setting min uniques for single entry contests20:32 Should I eliminate the 1% ers in my pool?24:08 Single Entry Strategy Part 2 Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains player value and how to add to incorporate value into your DFS process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Q7k5nV65ooI 00:00 Weekly Giveaway Winner04:20 Understanding player value11:14 Reviewing losing lineups 12:08 Building NFL Showdown lineups 15:22 Getting started with SaberSim18:34 Can you review previous NBA player pools and determine if those lineups are +EV?23:27 Stack Types settings 28:30 SaberSim’s lineup sorting features31:33 Where do I go to find the best player usage rates?33:00 Setting an ownership rule vs adjusting the ownership slider37:56 NFL DFS Strategy Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses how to cultivate your player pool for NBA while preserving the sanctity of the Sims. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XJoeFhqDUcM 00:00 Intro 02:08 Is there a way to make a group of players after i run my 1st Sim?04:42 Differences between cash lineups and GPPs10:51 Cultivating your NBA player pool 19:24 Utilizing the sliders without constraining the Sims23:15 How to handle unprojected players Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses player projected fantasy score and how it is calculated. Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5ALrjbbYsh4 01:37 In what contests would you consider high ownership?04:30 How is the projected fantasy score for a player generated?07:50 Back Testing 09:11 NFL Showdown demo 11:57 MVP/CPTN players 15:40 NBA line up confirmed status17:38 DFS Profit Plan and contest selection 20:00 Back Testing part 2 27:30 Run Pure Sports and SaberSim29:37 How can I watch Office Hours if I am not able to watch live?30:58 Will SuperDraft ever be supported?32:19 How the Sims interact with Custom Projections 37:32 How do you find a leak in your process? 40:40 Lineup selection 43:19 MMA late swap feature request 44:00 Game theory content from SaberSim Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses the Sim diversity slider and demos how to use it when building your lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z4PVjV0gyHU 00:00 Intro01:39 Diversity slider explained 09:17 Min unique strategy for small slates 13:42 Understanding leverage 18:14 Creating NBA lineup rules 23:52 Is there an advantage to playing on FanDuel or DraftKings25:04 Tips for NBA elevator contests 29:00 What are the optimal unique settings?30:44 Setting exposures pre-build Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses creating rules for NFL Showdown slates. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PAHRG-LiP2s 00:00 Intro 03:44 Defining min unique06:02 is there a manual element to the ownership projections?15:59 Late swap and creating flexibility 25:21 Creating rules for NFL DFS Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew demonstrates how to write rules with stat requirement and discusses how they can enhance your process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/90aYPqxo51A 00:00 Intro 01:44 Will unique random automatically prevent duplications within the same contests?03:05 Stat requirement rule walkthrough 08:35 back-testing NFL and NBA10:04 troubleshooting global exposures Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses setting rules for NFL Showdown slates. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l2m7c2_jZ7M 01:32 How pending news affects the Sims04:29 What is the best way to choose core players for each slate?05:32 Asking questions in Discord10:25 Setting Rules for NFL Single Game Showdown 17:50 What % to set the ownership cap at for each different-sized slate? 21:19 Building unique NFL Showdown lineups 28:10 NBA research build demo34:13 Turbo slates36:07 Would you recommend game scripting for showdowns?39:16 entering different builds into separate contests 41:36 If I want to split my 150 on different scripts. How do i play lineups from each script?44:26 Single entry strategy 49:13 How SaberSim adds value to your building process Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses the process of analyzing winning lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/84RCy5sUiNI 00:00 Intro 04:55 Rules for NBA lineups 22:20 Maximizing for upside using Lineup Percentile24:58 Small bankroll contest selection 28:00 When do the sims update?29:22 NHL Main Slates minimum salary updates 34:00 Review mode explained 35:57 Andrew’s process: rule setting 38:33 NHL Short slate 40:12 How to approach Showdown slates 42:02 Lineup percentiles explained Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew dives into what SaberSim percentiles are and how to use them when selecting NFL lineups. Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/puMJPuudUDw 00:00 Intro 02:52 How can you set max exposures for all the players at once?04:00 The sims explained 09:58 Explanation of percentiles 23:53 Lineup rule walkthrough 26:09 How often are NBA projections updated?27:37 NBA Late Swapping33:06 Min Uniques 37:45 Strategy: point projections40:20 MMA Late Swapping 43:45 Will the highest projected player from each individual sim always be the first player that’s filled?45:24 NFL Main Slate walkthrough 48:30 Aggregate projections explained 52:04 Intro into sliders and slider settings 55:16 Min uniques for small NBA slates Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses adjusting your slider settings for large contests in NFL DFS. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIJmrCIoqZg&t=1s 00:00 Intro04:30 Adjusting correlation for large contests08:45 Strategy for avoiding duplication13:20 How to build a secondary stack in NFL 20:55 Best way to use the builder for a low-owned group 27:37 NFL Main Slate demo 34:56 Setting exposures 37:24 Does late swap adversely affect min uniques?39:35 NBA core player selection42:45 Late Swapping in NFL 46:07 Best way to use the builder for a low-owned group part 2 50:10 Developing your NBA Strategy 51:40 Setting manual rules56:45 Adjusting player projection58:38 Setting rules for NFL builds1:04:34 Adjusting exposures for NBA builds Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains how to use SaberScore as a feedback tool. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QxQXH0mya3E 00:00 Intro01:57 Understanding SaberSim feedback on lineups06:44 Price point pivots post build13:24 NFL Showdown Strategy16:28 Uploading custom data demo20:10 NFL Thanksgiving slate24:54 NBA short slate adjustments26:53 Calculating leverage30:32 Using multiple projections31:10 Understanding player value36:14 Uploading CFB projections37:48 3 man rules for NBA Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses how to incorporate chalk fading into your process. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejdJ6wf2a1o 00:00 Intro05:33 Chalk fading demo 16:15 Adjusting exposures in step 3 19:00 Singe entry contest strategy 26:32 Setting geo mean rules31:14 Setting max ownership demo32:26 Feature request: ownership34:15 Min uniques vs exposure adjustments 37:35 NFS Showdown Rules Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses his process for using geometric mean rules. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lXRV8CJCXBo 00:00 Intro05:28 SaberSim FAQs 08:05 Geometric mean16:41 what goes into SaberScore for showdown slates?21:44 How does adjusting projections affect the sims?24:31 Sorting your lineups30:39 Do you use the same process for CFB and NFL?32:33 Lineup Rules for NBA36:22 Should I boost player projection?38:29 when should I run my builds?40:11 Raising minimum uniques 42:09 SaberSim Pro43:15 Advice for NBA DFS47:25 Setting Rules 50:02 what metric is used to determine strength of player pool? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtF Start Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains the difference between pre and post-build adjustments. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7oml5YjOQfg 00:00 Intro 03:40 correlation between my optimal roster percent and the pool percent08:24 Adjusting exposures demo for beginners 18:27 How can we back test our own process?21:35 creating group rule demo 27:17 How do I know that I am using default filters by SaberSim?28:42 Setting rules for NFL Showdown31:02 How to use the new aggregate feature 35:50 How to deal with multiple exposure adjustments for different builds Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses how to set up and adjust your custom metrics to build your lineups with values that are important to you. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ijdf8bRlIB4 00:00 Intro 01:13 Is opportunity cost factored into SaberScore06:20 Building NFL cash lineups12:38 High vs Low leverage scores 16:08 Setting min uniques post build18:04 adjusting exposure settings21:30 Behind the Sims episode 18 thoughts 27:47 Entry editor demo 33:20 Review mode for NBA36:10 Is there a way to set max lineup exposure percentage? 37:47 150 Max contests40:27 Custom lineup metric 42:20 How man min uniques are too many?44:28 Full lineup exposure settings Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses optimizing your NBA lineups to help you make better adjustments. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Ef77_irOnM 00:00 Intro02:26 What is the optimal and how do I find it using SaberSim?10:41 How many minimum uniques should I be playing?14:03 When should you build your NBA lineups?18:45 NFL 150 Max23:48 Is opportunity factored into SaberScore?25:14 SaberSim 7 day free trial 27:02 NBA build walkthrough 28:58 Is too much attention being paid to late swap?34:46 Will there be more NHL content coming? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains SaberScore and how you should apply it to your custom metrics. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlQYOr2jCnI 00:00 Intro04:30 SaberScore and metric adjustments 07:18 How do I ensure every lineup had at least one secondary stack?15:05 SaberSim Pro Plan exclusive content16:24 NFL DFS Strategy 20:58 What’s the best way to find good NBA cores?27:15 Creating Rules 31:00 Should I make exposure adjustments pre or post build?34:02 How many minimum uniques should I use?38:17 Salary adjustments 41:30 Exposure adjustments part 248:38 Feature request49:47 Tips for cash builds51:24 When and how should the percentile be used?54:15 Following live games using SaberSim Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses what’s new and what is still to come from SaberSim. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgMY29I7C8E 00:00 Intro01:26 Featuring request: naming rules3:06 NBA build strategy 5:49 Feature request: late swapping lineups with specific players 8:11 How do I add gray out players to mu players list?10:46 Feature request: Exposure-pool exposure column 18:18 Exposure settings when applying minimum uniques 23:39 Geometric mean explained 25:32 How does locking in a player affect pre-sim build?28:27 Player value explained 33:58 SaberSim Pro custom metrics42:11 SaberSim Pro: building single entry lineups 45:29 How do you aggregate projections?46:05 NBA stack types49:11 Adding low value players in your lineups50:31 Approaching the DFS Profit Plan for DFS and Sports bet52:04 Aggregate projections explained 55:23 Adjusting lineups rules for NBA DFS57:46 Tips for NBA process1:01:37 Increasing NHL lineups Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
In this episode, Andy, Matt, Jordan and Andrew walk through the new features and power of SaberSim Pro and discuss how they can be applied to a DFS process. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_3834P9N4E&t=1s Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains how to set rules when building your NHL lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BvUiXr7wzPo 00:00 Intro2:47 Setting lineup rules for NHL DFS 13:36 Leverage column walkthrough 18:00 Is the ownership based off the Sims or a separate model?22:12 SaberScore explained26:43 How should I set up a build for the 95th percentile?31:11 How many minimum uniques should I use for NHL? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses the new SaberSim Pro plan and new features available to Pro users. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKECcE6fvwI 5:32 SaberSim Pro8:00 Feature Request for constructing NFL lineups 11:20 SaberSim Pro part 217:05 How to sort and rank lineups 20:56 Building profitable NFL lineups 27:28 Upgrading your SaberSim plan 30:36 Exposure settings for NBA slates31:39 Late Swap36:00 Constructing NHL lineups 39:40 Is there a way to transfer your game and player projections between game slates?41:13 Resetting explained 43:00 Custom data upload walkthrough 47:46 SaberSim Pro features explained 49:33 Basic Strategy for finding value and building solid lineups 56:57 Should I let my pool exposure guide my lineup exposure? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew explains when you should build you NFL and NBA lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPlGlVl07P4 1:32 Best time to build lineups 9:33 Building competitive lineups using ownership percentage 16:00 Advice for new SaberSim users 26:45 Minimum uniques in NBA lineups 32:33 How similar are single entry builds vs 20 max?35:26 Contest selections strategy NBA DFS38:45 Slate review process using SaberSim44:34 Minimum uniques in NFL lineups Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew discusses when you should be optimizing to avoid duplication. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1759Wxabq6M 01:26 Duplications on lineups07:45 NBA lineup walkthrough 11:45 Should I reoptimize my NBA lineup before each start?15:18 NFL Cash sliders20:17 NBA late swapping 22:42 How updated projections impact your builds30:00 Team totals and SaberScore explained41:32 Advice for building NBA lineups 48:13 NFL main slate player pools 54:30 Contest portfolio feature on SaberSim56:08 Building lineups for beginners 58:02 Slider Settings1:01:17 Making edits without starting over1:02:50 Where are my saved lineup rules?1:04:45 Can I upload projected minutes to SaberSim? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew demonstrates building lineups using the default settings. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAtwRPweStI&t=540s 4:37 Making adjustments on GPP builds8:46 MLB Showdown Process13:25 SaberSim Projections explained19:28 Do I need to run new sims every time the projections have been updated?22:40 Stack Rules Demo24:45 Should I leave every player in while running the build?26:02 NBA Roster Construction Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
On this episode, Andrew walks through SaberSim's latest percentile update and how to use it to build better lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RznM80M1b84&t=1302s 1:37 New percentiles update walkthrough 16:30 Adjusting team totals21:39 Tips to start NBA DFS Process28:09 Does SaberSim change after actual score have been imputed?29:56 Can I late swap too much?33:39 Pros and cons of playing main slates vs multiple slates for NBA36:29 How do I set a rule?37:30 Do you look at player fantasy point per minute or player usage?40:43 Making adjustments to stack types 42:47 Where should I look for NBA actives and inactives45:32 When are players confirmed out by SaberSim49:43 How do I import projections for NFL?51:02 How would I burn a player for cash lineups?54:18 What sites do you look at for research? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
In this episode, Andrew discusses adjusting player exposures to your lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cePZNnAF4&t=1s 4:44 Is it less risky to adjust player exposures or projections?9:32 is it optimal to go deep in the player pool to add a player to your exposure?19:06 How do I upload lineups into DraftKings?21:58 Where can I find the core plays on SaberSim from RPS?24:55 Adjusting lineups for higher exposure?30:22 DFS Profit Plan: entering 5% per slate33:40 Lineup adjustments to make for better exposure39:05 NFL Showdown Strategy 45:01 Why are players with multi-eligibility so advantageous in NBA? Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim
In this episode, Andrew discusses the difference between the Cash Builder and the GPP Builder. 00:00 Intro 01:27 How the Cash Builder Works 04:45 SaberScore in NFL Showdown 07:38 Pre-Build Inputs and Adjustments 14:15 Late Swap Strategy on Slates with a lot of Questionables 24:55 DFS Profit Plan Example 27:04 How to Find a Core Using SaberSim 30:25 Showtime Change Announcement 31:25 How Custom Projections Affect the Sims 34:12 Outro Join our Discord! Sign-up here:
In this episode, Andrew discusses how the SaberSim ownership model works and how users can add value to it. 00:00 Intro 01:33 Top 1% Equity 08:35 SaberSim Ownership Projections and Adjustments Part 1 18:07 Game Stacking High Total Games with Rules 19:58 Min Uniques and Late Swap 23:38 Slider and SaberScore Explanation 26:58 Late Swap Tips and Tricks for NBA 33:00 Feature Request 34:17 DFS Profit Plan for NFL Showdown 36:02 Feature Request
In this episode, Andrew answers questions related to ownership fade and the interaction it has with other in-app features. 00:00 Intro 01:40 Geo-Mean and Ownership Fade Follow-Up 04:23 SaberScore with Ownership Fade Off Follow-Up 06:40 Limiting NFL Stacks Follow-Up 10:05 Researching Optimal Stacks for NHL 13:27 NFL Projection Adjustments Throughout the Week 15:23 Limiting Player Position Eligibility With Exposures 18:19 Late Swap and Honoring Exposures 20:13 Game Stacking "Stud Players" with Rules 24:00 Outro Join our Discord! Sign-up here:
In this episode, Andrew talks about getting more unique with your NFL showdown lineups and different rules to consider using. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Min Uniques in NFL Showdown 05:52 Getting More Unique Lineups in NFL Showdown 20:43 Geomean Rule and Ownership Fade 22:57 NFL Rules to Limit Stacks 26:40 Projection Updates and Load Saved Lineups 28:50 Cash Builds for NBA and Projected Points 32:18 NBA Rules to Create a Game Stack 36:58 Managing Exposures in your Player Pool 40:44 NBA Process Workflow 43:13 High Ownership Players in NBA 45:43 Projection Adjustments Throughout the Day 50:56 SaberScore and Ownership Fade Turned Off 52:45 Exposure on Short Slates
In this episode, Andrew reviews the different aspects that make up a good DFS lineup or portfolio of lineups. 00:00 Intro 01:18 Weekly MAX Challenge 06:41 Components of a Good Lineup 12:41 After Hours/Short Slate Advice for NBA 16:53 Removing Players from my Player Pool and the Simulation Interaction 20:18 Late Swap and Players Ruled Out 23:50 Entry Editor Demo Part 1 27:53 Cash Games and Lineup Sorting 29:35 Aggregate Rules 31:22 Entry Editor Demo Part 2 33:31 Report a Problem Demo 36:17 Research vs Test Build 38:49 Managing Lineups and Exposures 42:47 Using Percentile Projections
In this episode, Andrew talks about the best ways to balance player exposures while continuing to late swap throughout an NBA slate. 00:00 Intro 01:06 SaberScore for Golf 04:45 Late Swap on Large NBA Slates 15:40 Basic NBA Rules 17:49 Leverage in NBA Exposures 22:58 Filtering Players on Small and Large NBA Slates 25:58 Maintaining Exposures for NBA When Late Swapping 30:09 Game Stacking with Rules in NFL 36:04 Viewing Lineups Using Player Percentiles 40:56 Outro Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtF Start Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now:
DFS Pro and SaberSim partner Max Steinberg joins Head Coach Jordan Chand to discuss the NBA strategies you need to dominate NBA DFS this season. Join our Discord! Sign-up here: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFStart Your Free 7-Day Trial of SaberSim Now: https://www.sabersim.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabersim