DFS Q&A: How does SaberSim's MLB Sims take into account relief pitchers?

Episode 42 June 20, 2022 00:52:57
DFS Q&A: How does SaberSim's MLB Sims take into account relief pitchers?
DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)
DFS Q&A: How does SaberSim's MLB Sims take into account relief pitchers?

Jun 20 2022 | 00:52:57

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Show Notes

Jordan explains how the MLB sims take into account bullpen usage and relief pitchers and how you can add value there.

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00:00 Intro
05:06 Relief pitchers in MLB sims
14:40 Hand-picking and using SaberScore to pick lineups
19:55 10-0-10 research builds follow-up
22:48 US Open Make Cut %
23:35 What stats are used in the MLB sims?
29:22 Micro Millions DraftKings Promotion
33:54 Ownership sum heuristics
42:30 Custom projections issue / test
46:12 Should you X out teams you're getting low exposure to?
48:33 Contest Selection with DK promos
50:35 More testing with custom projections issue

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