On this episode, Andrew discusses navigating a chalky NBA slate.

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00:00 Intro
02:10 Feature Request
03:27 Running Multiple Contest Sims
08:00 What adjustments can I make to my process to improve my results?
11:00 How should I navigate playing multiple sports that start around the same time using SaberSim (ie. NHL & NBA)?
11:45 How should I use SaberSim to get low-owned plays on a 4-game NBA slate where it’s pretty chalky across the board?
14:05 Understanding the Sorting Metrics
17:05 For NBA with a small slate like today, should I rank by stacks?
17:45 Why were certain players omitted from my lineup pool?
20:00 Setting a Group Manual Rule for NBA
21:45 Does Andrew ever use the match ownerships to exposures feature?

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On this episode, Andrew discusses using ceiling projections.

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00:00 Intro
03:58 Is there a way to simulate a player's projections/minutes if you rule out a questionable player?
05:27 Contest Sims for Multiple Contests
07:35 What is the easiest way to use SaberSim with Ceiling Projections?

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On this episode, Andrew discusses navigating high volatility and value plays.

00:00 Intro
02:50 Automatic Rule for NHL
04:35 Adjusting Player Projections
06:55 NBA Contest Strategy
10:02 Contest Sims
13:18 How should I handle high volatile value plays for NBA?
21:18 Is there a way to change the total points for a game to get more exposure to the players?

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On this episode, Andrew discusses what to do when pool exposure is different from your lineup exposure.

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00:00 Intro
02:25 Contest Strategy
05:44 Using the Favorites Tool
09:45 Why do you think SS is favoring so much of Sam Howell?
12:10 Editing a Lineup
13:40 What were some of the biases in the NBA model that were fixed?
15:40 When pool exposure is drastically different than lineup exposure, what is the right way to handle this?
17:50 Late Swap Troubleshooting
20:00 Regarding the locking of lineups, is there a way to lock all of the lineups or do you need to do them individually?
20:15 Feature Request
21:00 How would I use SaberSim to get a core of 3-5 players for NBA?
26:17 Are using 3 min uniques too much for NBA?
27:00 Strong Value vs Fragile Value
31:45 Adjusting Player Projections
34:20 Andrew’s NBA Process
35:05 Are there any stacking static for NBA preference like it is under NFL?
37:00 What to do when you get this message: “There aren't enough lineups selected to uniquely fill all of your entries.”
38:30 How would I go about creating a cash lineup?
39:10 Are there stack types for NBA?
40:45 Is it better to build 20 for all 60 reserved or have the same 20 lineups on all 20?

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On this episode, Andrew discusses what factors SaberSim takes into account when you run contest sims.

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00:00 Intro
01:43 Adjusting Sim Diversity
05:15 When saving to contest what’s the difference between the sorting options?
09:10 What exactly is my ownership and why does it show up before I run the lineups?
13:47 For Fanduel NBA if I needed to add custom projections and custom ownership where is the correct place to do it?
15:50 Does SaberSim factor in how the field is constructing lineups when you run contest sims?
17:50 Contest Strategy
20:05 When doing multiple different builds and combing into favorites, how does late swap handle any lineup rules in the original builds?
21:50 For NBA main slate do I need to late swap before each sub slate?

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In this episode, Andrew discusses sorting methods and choosing the best lineups.

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00:00 Intro
02:15 Setting Up a Filter
04:20 How to Rebuild Your Lineups
08:38 Is there a sweet spot to look for when sorting by ROI?
14:00 Geomean & Showdown
16:35 Is the distribution of the outcomes always normal or specific to the player and game?

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On this episode, Andrew discusses how to get the most out of contest sims.

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00:00 Intro
05:00 Is there any value in excluding the first couple of games in NBA to take advantage of later news/late swap?
11:55 Single and Double Stacks
16:45 Is there a way to refresh to get the updated projections, while maintaining my team-level adjustments and player boosts?
19:10 How do I set a rule to not allow more than two pass catchers against opposing D for this two-game slate?
20:25 Is there a simple way to make Util, G, and F positions only eligible for later games on the slate?
22:52 What has a greater impact on the contest sims, custom projections or custom ownership?
24:17 SaberScore on Single Game Showdown
25:08 Using the Favorites Feature

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On this episode, Andrew explains how to utilize the favorites feature.

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00:00 Intro
02:00 App Updates
03:44 NHL Stack Rules
06:55 Feature Request
09:20 How do I combine separate lineup pool files to create one single one that I can upload?
10:35 Andrew’s Browser Extension
12:00 20-Max Strategy
16:00 Is there any way to move the columns around to where I like them?
16:40 How do I combine separate lineup pool files to create one single one that I can upload? Pt 2
18:05 How would I make a rule for NBA to have at least 3 players from games starting 7 or later for the main slate?
19:30 For active roster updates, do the backup positions get a higher projection or do they need to be adjusted?
21:55 Single Entry and 3-max Strategy
24:20 Andrew’s Browser Extension pt 2
25:10 How do I get more lineups when late swapping?

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On this episode, Andrew demonstrates how to get the lineups you want.

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00:00 Intro
01:40 Are there any plans in the future to do a parley simulator?
02:15 How do I trash all the lineups in the pool with a player that I don't want?
04:05 What is flagship MME?
05:50 Uploading Custom Ownership
10:25 Contest Strategy & Using Min Uniques
17:35 How to Favorite a Lineup
19:15 Understanding Late Swap

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On this episode, Andrew explores the impact of incorporating custom projections and ownership on contest sims.

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00:00 Intro
02:15 When building NBA lineups, is there a quicker way to tell Saber that I want 3 players from the 10 pm game?
04:08 Is there a filter or a metric that can help optimize sim ROI, but also find players with lower ownership?
10:25 What effect does uploading custom projections have on the contest sims?
14:05 Satellite Contest Strategy

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