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Originally Posted by UMTerp
I'm considering attempting to make MLB DFS a side income source in 2016. I've never played before, but I'm pretty certain I'd have the aptitude for it -
I'm not sure there's an easy answer to what you're looking for. Personally, I've only played one baseball season on DK. But I think generally, if you've determined what site(s) you're playing, look at scoring systems. Can't speak to the other sites, but DK seems to overvalue HRs and SBs IMO. So I'm always looking for value players who can do one or the other. Strikeouts seem overvalued for pitchers...so I'm looking for guys who can get K's.
In the playoffs last season, I started doing very well with two game slates. I hadn't really cared to play them prior to that. But now I'm going to play more late slates to see if I may do better on a shorter schedule. That's something to consider as well.
I like doing my own research...so I don't look too hard at DFS forums (other than this one) and I rarely expect to get much from them.
Basically, I'm just trying to look at pitchers who are apt to get hit hard and draft opposing batters. The stats are there for all to see. If you can work out a program that weighs all the factors (and there's a shipload), more power to you. I'm just trying to put together logical lineups that I can justify to myself. As of now, I think I'm just slightly better than average. In other words, I'm not beating the rake. So I keep trying. Its been fun, cheap and challenging. Good luck to you.