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.

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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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