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Kicking Off NFL Week 1 with DraftKings’ $5 Milly Maker:
A Chance at a Million Dollars
As we gear up for the opening week of the NFL season, there's a palpable excitement in the air. Football is back, and with it comes one of the most exhilarating opportunities in Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS): the DraftKings Milly Maker. For just $5, you could potentially win a life-changing $1 million. Read More
The Big Slate in MLB: How to approach it in GPP and Cash
Big slates can be daunting with such an abundance of options and possible outcomes. We can't play everyone, everywhere, all at once, so choices must be made. How should you approach large MLB slates, GPP and Cash? Should you just sit them out and play more NBA Playoffs?
The Art of DFS: Tips, Tools, and Thoughts
Lineup Optimizers: Luxury or Necessity?
Game Theory: Predicting Opponent Behavior can be Easier than Predicting Stats
Rethinking Bankroll Management: The Bold GPP and Contrarian Style
Is it essential to use a lineup optimizer to win at DFS? Well, it depends, but yes. Let me rephrase that: if you want to win consistently in large field tournaments, it will be very difficult without a tool that quickly gives you an overview of the slate for a given sport on a given day. An optimizer does more than simply pump out mass lineups.
Rethinking Bankroll Management: The Bold GPP and Contrarian Style
Game Theory: Predicting Opponent Behavior can be Easier than Predicting Stats
Rethinking Bankroll Management: The Bold GPP and Contrarian Style
Traditional bankroll management often evangelizes the gospel of the 80/20 rule—80% in cash games and 20% in Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP) tournaments. But what if this conservative adage isn’t the holy grail of daily fantasy sports (DFS) strategy? Am I just a simple degenerate, or is there an argument to be made for an all GPP strategy?
Game Theory: Predicting Opponent Behavior can be Easier than Predicting Stats
Game Theory: Predicting Opponent Behavior can be Easier than Predicting Stats
Game Theory: Predicting Opponent Behavior can be Easier than Predicting Stats
Fantasy sports have come a long way since the mid-90s, from the humbling days of tallying points manually to the rise of DFS and live betting. Now, every play, every possession, and every performance could earn you real cash in the blink of an eye. Nowhere is the potential of winning big more within reach than in large scale GPP"s.
The Art of the Pivot: DFS Mid Game Moves
Variance in DFS: Ranking Sports by Unpredictability
Game Theory: Predicting Opponent Behavior can be Easier than Predicting Stats
In the ever-shifting landscape of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), the ability to adapt and pivot your strategy in real time is an invaluable skill. Various sports present unique challenges and opportunities in this regard, each demanding a different approach to the art of pivoting. Which sports are most and least predictable and what does that mean?
Variance in DFS: Ranking Sports by Unpredictability
Variance in DFS: Ranking Sports by Unpredictability
Variance in DFS: Ranking Sports by Unpredictability
Embarking on the adventurous terrains of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) requires a compass calibrated with understanding, strategy, and knowledge of each sport’s unique landscape. Every sport carries its variance, a fluctuating wind that can either fill our sails or destroy us. Understanding this variance is pivotal to being successful in DFS..
NBA DFS: The Beauty of the Small Slate
Variance in DFS: Ranking Sports by Unpredictability
Variance in DFS: Ranking Sports by Unpredictability
The bottom line is that smaller slates level the playing field a bit for those of us who have limited time to research and follow news. For dads (and moms) who love the game but can't afford to be glued to updates all day, understanding the nuances of small and big slates becomes crucial. I love the puzzle and the vibe of the smaller slate.