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Theory of DFS/Theory of Daily Fantasy Sports - For Advanced Players
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Theory of Daily Fantasy Sports - For Advanced Players


Having a solid understanding of game theory concepts in daily fantasy sports can separate you from the recreational players, but how do you develop a systematic, repeatable, time-efficient process to analyze slates effectively and consistently build lineups that show a long-term profit?

In this 10-chapter audio course, you will learn these expert-level methodologies and simply leveraging publicly available information & tools, all without requiring any formal expertise in mathematics or any experience in computer programming whatsoever!
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Includes Custom DraftKings Tools For Microsoft Excel!


πŸ›  Single Lineup Optimizer - calculate the optimal median lineup of a projection set & player pool.

πŸ›  Lineup Simulator - compare multiple lineups competitively by simulating ranges of outcomes for players.

πŸ›  Portfolio Trimmer - inspect a set of lineups and sort, select or trim based on numerous variables.

πŸ›  Portfolio Correlation Matrix - analyze the diversification and correlations within a set of lineups.

πŸ›  Duplication Checker - determine lineup duplication based on ownership projections & salary constraints.

πŸ›  Contest Reviewer - inspect past contest data to analyze your own and your opponent's lineup portfolios.

πŸ›  Contest History Analyzer - graphically track your own play & segment by numerous contest variables.

Theory of DFS - For Advanced Players - Table of Contents

Theory of DFS - For Advanced Players - Course Files

Audio Chapters

Chapter 1 - Essentials
Chapter 2 - Methodologies
Chapter 3 - Edge
Chapter 4 - Levers
Chapter 5 - Relative Value
Chapter 6 - Combinatorics
Chapter 7 - Archetypes
Chapter 8 - Portfolio Dynamics
Chapter 9 - Exploits
Chapter 10 - Study & Review

DraftKings Excel Tools & Video Tutorials

Single Lineup Optimizer
Lineup Simulator
Portfolio Trimmer
Portfolio Correlation Matrix
Duplication Checker
Contest Reviewer
Contest History Analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course give advice for a specific sport or a specific site?

The game theory of daily fantasy sports applies to any sport or any site so this course should greatly help you regardless of the sports, contests or sites you play. However, there will be numerous examples in lessons to show you how certain methodologies can be applied to a given sport, contest or site. Be aware, though, that the custom Excel tools included with this course are designed specifically for DraftKings.

I just play daily fantasy sports casually as a hobby. Is this course for me?

This course can benefit anyone looking to step up their game, become profitable, or just have a better shot at taking down first place in a GPP. However, it is designed for aspiring professionals who play DFS seriously day-to-day in multiple sports year-round. It is not for beginners and requires a decent amount of experience regularly playing DFS contests at a near break-even level as a minimum. We highly suggest more recreational players start with and complete the fundamentals masterclass before moving on to this advanced course.

What basic skills and resources are required in order to get the most from this course?

The building of your own statistical models is outside the scope of this course and is not necessary, but it is imperative for you to have access to a publicly available source of player projections, ownership projections, simulation outputs, and a multi-entry lineup builder in order to take full advantage of the methodologies and exploits that we teach. We suggest the premium resources & tools at RotoGrinders as the best starting point.

Do the custom DraftKings tools included with the course work with any other software besides Microsoft Excel?

Unfortunately, no. At least not at the current moment. You will be required to have a standalone version of Excel 2021+ for PC/Mac or a Microsoft 365 subscription in order to run the included efficiency tools. Those with more computer experience can choose to edit & convert the files for use in Numbers, Google Sheets, or other apps, but we will not provide technical support for anything other than its original intended use in Excel.

Aren't you giving away your own edge by teaching this course to others?

We believe only minimally, if so. While we are holding nothing back in our teaching of expert daily fantasy sports play, there can be a big difference in fully understanding concepts and actually implementing them properly yourself in real-time on any given day. The more experience you have, the quicker you can process information and devise profitable strategies while making less mistakes. We believe this experience is still our edge, and enough so that this course should not diminish that.

About The Instructors

Jordan Cooper is a former professional poker player who has played DFS as a primary source of income since 2015 with numerous 5-6 figure GPP first-place finishes in NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA and Soccer.

A content contributor on RotoGrinders & RotoWire, he is known for a conservative bankroll management approach and often considered as one of the most profitable β€œnits” in the industry.
James McCool has received many awards for his writing and content across multiple sites and is one of the best in the DFS industry in understanding the essentials of developing projections. 

Deeply invested in game theory, he often provides a contrarian look at the way players find success, and much of his research is in determining how to leverage the field based on biases and assumptions.