DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)

In this episode, Andrew explains how correlation and diversity settings change based on slate size. 00:00 Intro01:02 How do I select one lineup group per contest with this new update?02:48 For settings on “Correlation” and “Diversity”, what are the default settings for 9+NFL game slates, and how would these settings change for Showdown or 2-3 game slates?05:24 When doing a late swap, do I have to manually check all cash contests in order to only late swap the one cash lineup? 10:00 I’ve created a lineup group template that results in approximately 10 lineup groups. How does SaberSim sort these? 15:49 SaberSim doesn't support esports showdown contests, so I made my own custom fields. It was pretty accurate to the actual ownership of the contest, with some players being off around +/-3%... (cont) 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 correlation and diversity settings change based on slate size. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/-3jFAQYkYt4 00:00 Intro01:02 How do I select one lineup group per contest with this new update?02:48 For settings on “Correlation” and “Diversity”, what are the default settings for 9+NFL game slates, and how would these settings change for Showdown or 2-3 game slates?05:24 When doing a late swap, do I have to manually check all cash contests in order to only late swap the one cash lineup? 10:00 I’ve created a lineup group template that results in approximately 10 lineup groups. How does SaberSim sort these? 15:49 SaberSim doesn't support esports showdown contests, so I made my own custom fields. It was pretty accurate to the actual ownership of the contest, with some players being off around +/-3%... (cont) 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 sim ROI works and why lineups can show positive or negative results. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/d883hjQvUCc 00:00 Intro01:55 Can you explain what the difference is between all these: rank/value/normalized value/max value?06:24 Could you please explain the difference between Live Field and Live Sim in the context of NHL, as only Live Fields are currently available?14:22 How would you go about approaching the NFL slate for tomorrow?22:01 Will y’all ever get college basketball?23:02 Can you explain the sim ROI and why it winning lineups can be positive or negative?30:12 What have you noticed in the difference of post-contest ROI for classic slates vs showdowns?32:30 When doing GGP’s like the mini max, is it more hurtful to my lineups by not letting those that have a negative saber score in my lineup pool?35:05 With late swap, do you update ownership or just projections?36:08 If you're only playing $20 to $25 a day in NBA, which contest would you select?38:58 Is it better to max things out if we follow bankroll management? 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 talks through best practices for managing and improving sim ROI over time. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9rZ8NjwdmF8 00:00 Intro01:53 Is there a way to late swap my single line across all entries while running the sim?08:37 Should I let SaberSim place my lineups in each contest I am playing for that specific slate, or should I be hand-selecting the lineups?11:00 If I’m spreading fewer lineups across a higher number of entries and purposefully duplicating lineups, how do I maintain those lineups while doing a late swap?12:27 When playing large 150-max MME I’ve noticed that my overall portfolio ROI is lower than I’d expect. My top-end is fine, but the bottom end is pulling down my overall contest expected ROI. I’m not sure how to stop that from happening. 38:22 Are there specific contest-type strategies to maximize NBA/NFL sim ROI?44:16 Why do the sims use lineups with 10/20/30+ dupes?54:35 Can you save an entire build to favorites?57:55 If I'm in a contest that is around 500 entries, does it make more sense to do a build of 500 lineups and use that as the field instead of the default field for that specific contest?01:00:05 Should I be doing anything different for cash lineups vs. the GPP lineups?01:02:25 I notice on SaberScore unique 1, you will get 100% regularly of one player in NBA, while in portfolio, I don’t see that as much.01:03:46 What are the best two-stack types for NHL GPPs?01:06:17 If I set an average PROJ. Will the PROJ update throughout the evening?01:08:02 At what point during post slate analysis is it result-driven vs process?01:10:20 Why does the sim ROI end negative or very low when it appeared good before the slate? What is the best way to ensure a better sim ROI?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 strategies for managing duplication in single-game contests. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/3hnfC4OH8UY 00:00 Intro01:40 What’s the best way to account for duplication in single-game slates?10:13 Are you aware of a service that provides historic contest results for DraftKings slates?12:12 My lineups do well when I use old school SaberScore. Is the highest SaberScore lineup higher upside than a portfolio lineup?18:00 Thoughts on 20 lineups in a 150 max?19:22 How can I save the one group per contest I have to do it every time?20:22 Can you show the new late swap feature?25:30 For NFL Showdown Slates is there any prep that you recommend we do earlier in the day or should we just wait until closer to lock to start our process?28:02 I have 2 of 500 lineups with a single game score over 1,200. SaberScore is under 100. How should this be interpreted? 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 duplication and lineup strategy for today’s 2-game NFL slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/KDQWYsMCP8w 00:00 Intro01:32 When you're filtering lineups from 5k to a 150 set, how many lineups are you aiming for in your pool?03:08 Do you need to be aware of duplication on a 2-game NFL slate?07:08 Is building with a max salary cap viable to avoid dupes today?09:52 On today slate how do I stop getting defense in same stack with my QB?12:40 How do you navigate teams who are out of playoff contention?15:05 Im on the starter plan, which is the best metric to sort by?16:30 What other filters would you recommend to apply to lineups to maximize results for today’s game?21:06 Should we be late swapping regardless of how are lineups are looking going into night game?23:07 When using all in one template, should I pick just one contest to use the sim or just leave all the contests that are checked in the contest tab?24:33 On a two game slate, should me set stacking rules or any rules on ultimate? 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 the percentile metrics can be used when evaluating players and lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/FJk7FSt4IPc 00:00 Intro01:32 If you use percentile, what does that mean?11:19 Is there a way to have a lineup pool build with a filter, or do you have to apply the filter after the build?12:35 Do you use uniques for NBA?20:52 Do you have to change anything before the build in order for portfolio to use the SaberScore?21:07 What is a good way to set up saber sim to attack GPPS for the NFL 2-game slate?25:30 Anyway for the Sims to default to uniques/sort by ROI instead of portfolio+? 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 lineup groups and min uniques work together during lineup selection. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/kUzweyDt-uU 00:00 Intro01:42 When you sim past slates, is it simming against the actual field? 09:39 When using groups with min uniques, would the second group use the lineups that were not used by the first group or does it start choosing lineups where the first group ended?14:47 Is there a video on how to scale since my bankroll is growing?19:31 What is the best way to use the optimizer for Cash games?22:08 I came from a traditional optimizer. Is SaberSim built for sports like NBA or just correlated sports, like NFL/NHL?23:44 For NFL / NBA slates is there a way to do. Global swap in all my lineups with 1 player for Another?24:55 I build my own Min/Max Exposures via excel. Do I upload those exposures before I run the build? 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 use Contest Flashback to identify trends and apply them to your builds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/s_H1pf4Pa44 00:00 Intro01:34 Can you walk through an example of how one might use contest look back to search for trends/edges, and then how to apply those edges in actual builds?17:01 If I lower or raise multiple players exposure/ ownership, is it good to manually do the same for other players in the same positions to keep the Sim from tilting?20:09 In single games I’ve noticed the dupe numbers are usually higher than what SaberSim projects. How do I avoid playing lineups that are duped too many times?23:48 I have the DFS Lite plan how would you set it up for a single entry? 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 a slate demo for tomorrow’s NFL main slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/AdNjWCxfhtE 00:00 Intro09:28 Is it better to use the sim in building lineups compared to optimizer?15:45 As I’m building my lineup this morning, I noticed that when I selected Saber System as my template, it defaults to All contests in One Group in my lineup field. Does Starter not have the option for direct fill? 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 narrow your lineup pool after running contest sims. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/BlK3Jgmeyn0 00:00 Intro01:20 When I'm narrowing down my 5000 lineups after I run my contest sims is having 50 lineups good enough or 250?05:07 I have built my bankroll to enter the 100k Spy on DK. Since there are high end players in the 100k spy. Are there special settings I need to input? 09:33 I do have a question about the different templates on the starter SaberSim.The 3 templates that are available are 1. All contest in one group 2. One group per contest 3. SaberSystem. Are we able to late swap with all 3 of these templates?12:35 Last evening NHL Alex Tuch ruled out. I opened the red Quick Swap, but no swaps were offered. Then DK rejected some swap lineups as having duplicate players in them. I rebuilt and everything was fine. Any idea why this may have happened? 14:30 Would you recomend adjusting projections by 1 to 3 points. If i've done my own research?16:17 Can you explain the difference in results between the default ROI shown in the lineup pool, vs a custom metric for the ROI of a specific contest?19:51 Is contest flashback delayed for showdowns? 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 set up Geomean to manage duplicate lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/UTQzHyEzDEw 00:00 Intro01:15 I want to set different salary caps for large vs small tournaments. Can you explain the easiest way to do this?03:33 I run about 4 150-max contests, or 600 lineups. Since every contest is different, is it better to run 600 lineups or 150 lineups duplicated across the contest max?10:30 Would you mind explaining how you would set up geo mean for dupes using tonight's NFL SD slate as an example?17:24 I am entering the quarter Jukebox contest on DK and noticed that the entrants have experienced badges. In Jordan’s video in 2023 titled, "Start winning more with our DFS profit plan," he mentioned that contests that are less than $3 for entry fee automatically excludes experienced players. Has something changed in 2025? 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 the slider settings auto-adjust based on the sport and slate size. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ITkVbveoM8w 00:00 Intro03:27 When you open a new slate do the settings in the Projections tab auto adjust depending on the number of games in the slate?11:26 What rules or filters do you have set?17:05 Can you explain the difference between what happens on the "Build lineups" and the Run Contest sim, is the Build lineups building based on optimizer like?25:30 Any thoughts on high effective entrant single entry’s that are above $3 range? 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 the key considerations for tonight’s 2-game NBA main slate. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/SkbEPkJonDQ 00:00 Intro09:33 What am I able to do if SaberSim doesn’t fully support a sport like soccer and I have the data-projections and ownership. Will I be able to take advantage of any simulations? 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 there are downsides to using projection floor rules when building lineups. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/QzEfbWeV95A 00:00 Intro01:18 Is there any downside to setting projection floor rules for building lineups?12:44 Should I use a different build or template for contests that I don't max out?15:03 Can you go over how to view all the lineups in a certain lineup group?24:18 Can you also go over the best way to do a research build? 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 fully rebuild your lineups when late NBA news breaks. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/-iTXNXzjrQ0 00:00 Intro01:35 In sports like basketball where lineups aren’t confirmed until potentially minutes before lock, is it better to have a build already made and just refresh the projections and save those lineups or do you have to completely rebuild the lineups in order to get the max benefit from a player that was originally projected to not be a starter but now is? 05:05 I’ve seen some discussion regarding top prizes affecting contest decision. Some suggest a 20% to first is an important floor. What are your thoughts on this?07:37 I've seen how customizable building lineups are within ss, is it better to edit stack exposures in general or better to edit the exposures per team per stack for NHL as an example?09:25 I’m l new and I don’t l make any changes I just let the sims run and upload my contests! I’ve not profited yet! Is that standard? 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 the factors that cause certain lineups to grade as positive or negative ROI in post-lock sims and what those signals mean for your process. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/bcwtxCelPPI 00:00 Intro01:25 Why am I getting lineups with low SaberScores?09:23 What causes a certain lineup to be -ROI vs +ROI in the post lock sims?15:41 If you have a set of lineups for your main contests (150, 3 max, SE, etc.) and want to draw from those lineups, can this be done in templates?19:10 How do I reduce the number of 2 TE lineups for main slate NFL?23:34 Is it recommended to adjust your min and max exposure pre build?25:40 Can you do a demo build for NBA main Slate with Ultimate portfolio? 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 what sim win rate means in post-lock sims and how to interpret it in showdown contests. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/kW2fq5NVHa0 00:00 Intro01:25 Can you talk about the "sim win rate" in the post lock sims? 10:56 I know variance is very high in DFS, but I have been following the profit plan since starting in October. I had 2 nice wins then profiting around 3.5k. Since then I have lost about 2.5k. Is this normal and I should just stick to my process and follow the profit plan? 13:40 What does your setup look like for single entry contests? 15:42 If I then go to the favorites build will portfolio Plus still run based on my new lineup pool and we'll still use a contest sim to take the beat 40-60 lineups out if my favorites pool? 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 when to tweak projections and when to adjust exposure to shape your builds. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/fxaeafRWvxs z 00:00 Intro01:25 When you use the portfolio diversification tool, it gives you a lot of lineups with a super low SaberScore, are those lineups still ok?04:49 Is it best to change player projections or players min. exposure for adjustments for lineups?08:20 When it comes to NFL main slate, if I wanted to get more exposure to a particular game stack, how high of a percentage exposure would you go on a game stack to get proper leverage?11:30 If you don't know a sport well enough to take adjust player projections, what would your process look like as far as filling out a classic NBA slate. Assume I'm on an Ultimate plan.15:16 When do you use correlation in basketball because some slates have 2 others 1 and other neutral, so what determines that?17:17 Can I both boost projection on a game stack and increase minimum exposure?23:21 If you have ultimate portfolio, is it necessary to click on tab ROI greater than zero. how you fill about projection filter? 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 combine lineups from multiple builds inside SaberSim. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/YJR5hTPQGnE 00:00 Intro08:25 Is it possible to do something like run 3 builds and then from each build take the top 50 lineups from each build and then put those in a 150 set?12:40 Does MY OWN update throughout the day or just entered once then update after slate starts?17:05 How many times does it run sims on own and games?19:37 I am on Ultimate, your line up groups show avg proj, ave SaberScore, avg roi. Mine only shows high, med, and low SaberScore? 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