I’ve already written a couple articles that discuss the basics of salary caps in daily fantasy sports. If you haven’t read them yet, I strongly encourage you to do so. They’ll give you a proper foundation in how to draft winning teams under a salary cap. In this article, we’re going to jump right into […]
Top 10 One Week Fantasy Football Tips For Beginners
1. Learn the scoring rules from each site before drafting your team. Here is a comparison chart for FanDuel & DraftKings football scoring. 2. Start with low cost buy-in’s and beginner contests. On DraftKings you get 50 entries into beginner contests. These will match you against others who have played less than 50 beginner contests […]
50/50 Strategy for DraftKings – 7 Rules To Win
Large-field fantasy football tournaments at DraftKings attract a lot of novice money. Folks who are learning the ropes are seduced by the huge prize pools. That’s understandable. Some of the tournaments offer $1 million or more in cash prizes. It’s hard to resist that kind of money. Here’s the problem: tournaments are highly unpredictable. There’s […]
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 […]
Quick Guide To The 8 Most Confusing Fantasy Football Terms For New Players
We throw around a lot of terms and abbreviations in daily fantasy and assume everyone is familiar with them. The truth is, many terms can be absolutely baffling to a beginner. It’s almost like learning a new language. Some phrases are easy to deduce. For example, your “bankroll” is the money in your DFS account. […]
How To Use Vegas Odds In Fantasy Football
Does the idea of using Las Vegas odds in your fantasy football drafts fill you with dread? Do you cringe at the thought of perusing NFL football betting lines before selecting players for that week’s lineup at DraftKings and FanDuel? You’re not alone. A lot of fantasy team owners shudder when they think about using […]
DraftKings vs FanDuel Fantasy Football
Updated 9/24/2020 Playing Fantasy Football at DraftKings and FanDuel I hope you are excited to play FanDuel and Draftkings again this season! Let’s take a look at playing football at FD and DK. There are two clear market leaders in the booming daily fantasy football space. The two major players are DraftKings and FanDuel. They […]