Episode 238: How To Correctly Use An NFL DFS Optimizer

There are a ton of misconceptions about DFS optimizers. Drew Dinkmeyer is one of the most successful professional DFS players, and he now focuses on using the FantasyLabs optimizer (https://establishtherun.com/etr-promotion-fantasylabs-dfs-optimizer/) to mutli-enter tournaments. He discusses how to do it correctly with Adam Levitan and Mike Leone. 

Show Notes

In this episode, we discuss:

• Run 150 lineups and win every time?
• How to develop a plan
• Using the right rules and framework

Links mentioned in the episode:

1. Silva’s Top 150 - https://establishtherun.com/evan-silvas-fantasy-football-top-150/
2. ETR’s Underdog Best Ball Top 300 Rankings - https://establishtherun.com/etrs-top-300-for-underdogfantasy/
3. 2021 Rankings Homepage - https://establishtherun.com/2021-draft-kit-rankings-homepage/

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Timestamps:
Does 150 lineups = printfest? (1:53) | Where is the special algorithm?! (3:50) | Mistakes made when using optimisers (6:32) | Approaching “cash plays” in lineup construction  (10:28) | Avoiding micro-managing (12:43) | Adjusting rules for slates (15:45) | Base/Median projections for 150 vs. cash (18:27) | Common “set and forget” mistakes (22:40)