Summary of NBA DFS Fundamental Math & Strategy Concepts

00:00:00 - 00:25:00

This YouTube video provides an overview of some of the key concepts involved in NBA DFS, including how to select players and how to account for different types of risk. The presenter recommends focusing on player efficiency and opportunity rather than matchup-based decisions.

• 00:00:00 In this video, the presenter explains the basics of NBA DFS, including the importance of using high-usage players, projecting their fantasy point distributions, and minimizing risk. The presenter also explains the different positions on a basketball team and their associated fantasy point distributions.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the concept of basket the probability of different outcomes depending on the proximity of a player to the basket. It explains that, for cash games, players with lower fantasy points variance are typically more desirable. It also discusses how to identify players efficiently priced on different sites and how to take into account blowout and foul trouble when selecting players.
• 00:10:00 In this video, DFS strategy concepts are discussed, including the importance of raw points, the different types of DFS constructions, and how to calculate expected points. The presenter recommends playing a player like James Harden, who is efficient and likely to score a high number of points, in a GPP.
• 00:15:00 The author discusses how NBA DFS fundamental math and strategy concepts can help you win more money. He explains that balanced lineups, using underpriced options, and understanding game flow are all important factors. He provides an example of how using Court IQ can help you make better decisions.
• 00:20:00 This YouTube video discusses the concepts of correlation and probability in NBA fantasy basketball. The presenter discusses how correlation can exist between players on the same team, and how this can affect player selection. The presenter also discusses how probability can affect player selection, and how this affects the likelihood of a high scoring game.
• 00:25:00 The author provides a brief overview of NBA DFS fundamentals, discussing how to build winning lineups and why player matchups are often irrelevant. He advises players to focus on player efficiency and opportunity instead of matchup-based decisions.