I’ve created several fantasy MLB tutorials for you on this site. They cover everything from key metrics and pitcher selection to stacking theory and using Vegas odds to inform your draft choices. Following is a laundry list of my best tips. These are actionable tactics you can use starting today. Along the way, I’ll provide […]
Fantasy NBA and Vegas Lines: Overs / Unders, Spreads & Blowouts
How to use Vegas Odds To Your Advantage in Fantasy NBA If you intend to win cash prizes in daily fantasy basketball (what other reason is there to play?), you need to do your research building your team. That means checking the latest injury report, identifying good matchup potential and digging up value plays that […]
7 Tips For Building H2H and 50/50 Fantasy NBA Lineups
When it comes to daily fantasy NBA lineup construction, a huge chasm separates cash games from large-field NBA tournaments. If you use the same draft strategy across both categories, you’re almost guaranteed to see poor results. Cash games and tournaments are different animals. They need to be treated as such. If you’re new to daily […]
Fantasy Basketball Math – Beginners Guide to Advanced Stats
Fantasy NBA Stats – Advanced Basketball Stats 101 In preparation for tonight’s fantasy basketball contests, you’ve done some quick and dirty research: You’ve reviewed the latest injury report (here). You’ve looked up Vegas lines and over/unders (here). You’ve forecasted the number of minutes that select players are likely to play (ideas here). You’ve identified starters […]
Finding the Money in the NBA Schedule
The Schedule is One of Many Weapons in Our Arsenal There are about five times as many NBA games as NFL games during their respective regular seasons. And as such, there is more money to be found by understanding the results of scheduling patterns as they relate to fantasy basketball scoring efficiency. Identifying similarities between […]
Using The Injury Report as a Weapon
It’s critical to be proficient in the lingo and reporting schedule. Saturday injury reports contain a wealth of information, but one key element is still missing – we’ll get to that shortly. First, let’s discuss some terminology. “FP,” “LP,” or “DNP” will be listed on an injury report next to a player’s name, under the […]
Fanduel vs. DraftKings: Strategy Differences – Football Edition
A strategy article by DFS 101 contributor SportsBrian comparing Fanduel vs Draftkings scoring. Article first published back in September of 2016. Updated and re-publshing today for game theory, even if the names of players are different. Scoring Format A few of the differences in score keeping between the two sites have been touched upon here […]