DFS & Fantasy Sports

Daily Fantasy Sports strategy, stacking correlations, and bankroll management. DFS is skill-based gambling — the math gives you an edge over the field.

Contest Types

Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP)

GPP

Large-field tournament. Top-heavy payouts — 1st place gets the lion's share.

Strategy: Build unique, high-ceiling lineups. Differentiate from the field. Stack correlated players. Target low-ownership plays.

50/50 (Double-Up)

50/50

Finish in the top half to double your money. Low variance.

Strategy: Build safe, high-floor lineups. Prioritize consistency over ceiling. Use chalk plays. Avoid risky low-ownership picks.

Head-to-Head

Beat one opponent to win. Most consistent format.

Strategy: Similar to 50/50 — prioritize floor. Study your opponent's tendencies if possible. Consistent, boring lineups win.

Cash Game

Cash

Smaller field, flatter payout structure. Skill-based.

Strategy: Balance floor and ceiling. Use proven correlations. Don't get too cute — let the math work.

Stacking Strategies

QB + WR1 Stack

Medium Risk

Pair a quarterback with his top wide receiver. When the QB throws a TD to the WR, you score twice.

SportNFL

Correlation85%

Best ForGPP tournaments

Example: Josh Allen + Stefon Diggs

QB + WR1 + Opposing WR (Game Stack)

High Risk

Full game stack. Captures high-scoring shootouts. Add the opposing team's best receiver as a 'bring-back'.

SportNFL

Correlation75%

Best ForGPP tournaments (high ceiling)

Example: Allen + Diggs + Opposing WR1

RB + DST Stack

Low Risk

Pair a running back with his team's defense. When the team is winning, the RB gets more carries and the DST gets more sacks.

SportNFL

Correlation45%

Best ForCash games

Example: Derrick Henry + Ravens DST

1-2 Hitter Stack

Medium Risk

Pair the 1st and 2nd hitters in a lineup. They bat the most and drive each other in.

SportMLB

Correlation65%

Best ForAll contest types

Example: Mookie Betts + Freddie Freeman

Pitcher + Catcher Stack

Low Risk

Pair a starting pitcher with the opposing team's weakest hitters. Negative correlation reduces variance.

SportMLB

Correlation30%

Best ForCash games

Example: Gerrit Cole + opposing catcher

PG + SG Backcourt Stack

Medium Risk

Pair the point guard and shooting guard from a team in a high-pace game.

SportNBA

Correlation55%

Best ForGPP tournaments

Example: Luka Doncic + Kyrie Irving

DFS Bankroll Management

Conservative

70% Cash / 20% GPP / 10% Satellite

Max 2% of bankroll per entry

Moderate

50% Cash / 35% GPP / 15% Satellite

Max 5% of bankroll per entry

Aggressive

25% Cash / 55% GPP / 20% Satellite

Max 10% of bankroll per entry