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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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In this episode, Andrew explains how to interpret sim ROI and what it can tell you about your process. 00:00 Intro01:52 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 looking at my Sim ROI. If I’m consistently at the top of the sim ROI, is that a sign that my process is working?11:45 Please show the process of generating an optimized 'cash' lineup for 50/50 and Double-up contests17:17 What is the sequence of action(s) to follow when you have a player out notification and updated projections? Do you swap out the player first or update projections and then rebuild?21:20 Is it correct to assume by updating projections that the player marked as out is then excluded from projections and rebuilt lineups? Winning DFS strategies to boost your winnings, backed by the most powerful DFS and betting tools on the market.Unlock game-changing tips weekly and join our live streams every Monday-Friday at 4pm ET and Saturdays at 12:30pm ET.From SaberSim insights to DFS strategies and sports betting advice, our coaches are here to help you level up your DFS game and start winning big.No more relying on random picks – our coaches will teach you how to excel at DFS for NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and beyond.Subscribe now and start your journey to DFS domination!
In this episode, Andrew demonstrates how to use the favorites feature. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ybnjtU9GMSM 00:00 Intro01:45 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 favorites?17:38 Is there a way to have low stakes and flagship get the same type of lineups24:00 I know you say that when it comes to post-build filters for projection score or geomean, you say don't filter more than 10% of the build; however, what if I don't have many lineups? Winning DFS strategies to boost your winnings, backed by the most powerful DFS and betting tools on the market.Unlock game-changing tips weekly and join our live streams every Monday-Friday at 4pm ET and Saturdays at 12:30pm ET.From SaberSim insights to DFS strategies and sports betting advice, our coaches are here to help you level up your DFS game and start winning big.No more relying on random picks – our coaches will teach you how to excel at DFS for NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and beyond.Subscribe now and start your journey to DFS domination!
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 Intro01:57 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 individual player ownerships? Winning DFS strategies to boost your winnings, backed by the most powerful DFS and betting tools on the market. Unlock game-changing tips weekly and join our live streams every Monday-Friday at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 12:30pm ET. From SaberSim insights to DFS strategies and sports betting advice, our coaches are here to help you level up your DFS game and start winning big. No more relying on random picks – our coaches will teach you how to excel at DFS for NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and beyond. Subscribe now and start your journey to DFS domination!
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 Intro01:45 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/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
In this episode, Andrew discusses how late swap works and what inputs are considered. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Qymh4oizKdM 00:00 Intro03:45 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: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
In this episode, Andrew explains how lineup rules can be used to manage player combinations. 00:00 Intro01:25 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 sims so that the ownerships are changing? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:29 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 if player projection drops by more than 20%." Should I leave it at 20%, or is there a better percentage I could go with? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:29 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, can you speak on the pros/cons of direct fill vs one contest per group? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:35 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, 80 -100? 12:25 How accurate is the ownership percentage?15:20 During late swap, then would you recommend portfolio, ROI, or min unique? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:30 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 the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
In this episode, Andrew walks through how to build lineups for college basketball. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/YNEoTag7_dU 00:00 Intro01:40 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 upload.10:25 Can you do a demo build for tomorrow’s NBA slate?16:59 Is there a way to use SaberScore and portfolio diversifier on the ultimate plan? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:30 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/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro02:06 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 lineup group and enable/disable lineup groups using checkmarks for specific build/late swaps. Additionally, I'd like to download the entries file for a specific lineup group during builds and late swaps. 10:33 Can you realistically beat a GPP with one lineup with one ticket? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:40 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 NASCAR, what is the best way to spread out exposure on Racers? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:26 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 running multiple contest what group option would be the fastest to run? 13:14 What will be the advantages and disadvantages of using all contests in one group vs group by contest or vice versa? 15:55 When using Geomean for NBA DFS, how do you ensure you're not leaving out valuable lineups?18:45 What is different about diversifying 1 group compared to diversifying by contest? 20:35 Can you explain what flagship MME live does when chosen in the field lineups contest?25:20 What is your position when using a rule aggregate to ensure lineups have at least 330 Fpts in 95 percentile? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro01:30 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 building lineups for soccer, it wasn’t letting me save any lineups to my contest group, am I doing something wrong?10:10 When building NBA main lineups i always cap exposures at 80% pre build. I've noticed with bigger slates like today, the builder won't build. Is there a reason for that? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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 Intro02:12 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. If SaberSim appoints lineups based on contests, why is my cash lineup always filled with players below 10% owned?18:56 What's the best way to set up correlation in lineups? 23:15 Is the 20000 lineup pool included in the ultimate plan?23:50 Can you clarify this for me a bit about what I am looking at for flashbacks?29:21 When I’m looking at a lineup that has say 105% ROI, how can I assess the volatility of the lineup using the other metrics that are available in the lineup tab?36:35 When late swapping, I simply refresh projections, click late swap, and press build swaps right before every game, and let the tools do their thing. Should there be more to my process? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
In this episode, Andrew shares a few of his favorite tips for golf DFS. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/2PjiiB5bvZY 00:00 Intro01:53 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 advice for golf.18:22 Is it worth changing entrants and % to first/% to cash in contests that aren't perfectly accurate?22:35 What build template might be best for me if I play a wide range of contests (sats/low stakes/flag/SE) and tweak proj/own and some exposures?24:18 Do you ever boost player projections? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
In this episode, Andrew discusses lineup group structure and how it affects lineup selection. 00:00 Intro02:05 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 you help me better understand templates? I play a ton of satellites while also playing SE, Flagship, and 20 max on a nightly basis. Currently using one group per contest, but is there a way for me to maximize it more?20:11 How many adjustments are too many before it negatively affects the portfolio/quality of lineups?23:13 I have the starter plan, and I adjust my min. exposure from 7-15% for 2-4 players. Is that too much tweaking? Start Your SaberSim Trial Now: https://www.sabersim.com/ Follow us on X for the latest updates: https://twitter.com/sabersimJoin our community on Discord for exclusive tips and discussions: https://discord.gg/SNN2Xs5rtFSubscribe to our YouTube channel for insights on winning DFS strategies: https://www.youtube.com/sabersim #dfs #dailyfantasysports
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