DFS Q&A: Should you remove players from your research build before running it?

Episode 55 July 08, 2022 01:12:46
DFS Q&A: Should you remove players from your research build before running it?
DFS Office Hours (Presented by SaberSim.com)
DFS Q&A: Should you remove players from your research build before running it?

Jul 08 2022 | 01:12:46

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Show Notes

Jordan discusses situations where you might want to remove players from your research build if they have a 0% chance of showing up in the optimal, and also some situations where you would want to proceed with caution.

DFS Office Hours is hosted live by SaberSim Monday-Friday at 2pm ET to answer your questions on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and more. We'll cover everything you need to know to improve your DFS process and build winning lineups fast on DraftKings, FanDuel, and Yahoo for NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, MMA, and more.

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00:00 Intro
2:00 Should you remove players or teams from your research build if you think they have a 0% chance of being optimal?
9:34 What are some good indicators to look for when adjusting for exposures?
17:11 How very high ownership affects your research builds
26:45 Troubleshooting the save icon
28:53 MMA DFS
29:49 How does Saberscore work with the exposures?
31:27 Adjusting a pitcher projection in MLB DFS
37:17 DFS Profit Plan
41:15 Do you remove lineups that are too chalky and/or low projected?
44:39 The research build process
55:51 Taking stands on stacks or adjusting exposures accordingly
57:10 Setting Stacking Rules
59:57 Do research builds lead to you fading all negative leverage plays?
1:04:04 How much exposure should I have to a player I'm fading based on a research build?
1:09:28 Research builds in sports where building optimal lineup is important

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