As the NFL season heats up, staying ahead of the competition in NFL DFS becomes crucial. Stokastic’s NFL Sims tool has just received some exciting updates that can help you customize and optimize your NFL DFS lineups. In this article, we’ll break down these new features and how to leverage them for success with your NFL DFS strategy.
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New Features of Stokastic’s NFL DFS Sims Tool
Setting Unique Players in Lineups
One of the standout updates is the ability to set a specific number of unique players for each lineup. A unique refers to players who must differ from previously generated lineups. For example, if you set a requirement for three uniques, every new lineup you generate must include at least three different players from the previously favorited lineups.
Imagine you’re building lineups for a slate featuring Trey Sermon, who is projected to be very popular due to Jonathan Taylor’s questionable status. By default, Sermon might appear in over 70% of your top lineups. However, if you increase the unique players to six, this requirement forces more diversification in your player pool. As a result, Sermon’s NFL DFS ownership may drop significantly in your new lineups, allowing for more varied combinations.
Enhanced ROI Boost Functionality
The ROI (Return on Investment) boost feature has also been refined for better usability. Previously, users had to sift through a long list of players. Now, the tool allows you to filter players by position — quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, etc. This makes it easier to apply ROI boosts to specific players without manually searching through the entire player pool.
If you decide to apply a -15% ROI boost to Sermon, every lineup featuring him will reflect this change. This can help you make strategic decisions based on the perceived value of different players.
Customizing Lineups with Filters
Stokastic’s Sims tool now includes enhanced filtering options to help you create the exact lineups you want. For example, if you want to exclude any lineups with a triple stack (a quarterback and three of his receivers), you can easily filter them out by selecting “does not contain” under the stack type.
If you prefer single-stacked lineups (a quarterback with one pass catcher), you can filter to show only those lineups. This level of customization allows you to align your lineups with your strategies and preferences.
Combining and Excluding Players
Another useful feature is the ability to combine and exclude specific players in your lineups. For instance, if you want to avoid pairing Brock Purdy with Jordan Mason due to Mason’s limited pass-catching ability, you can easily do this in the Sims tool.
By filtering your lineups to show those containing Purdy but not Mason, you can still capture exposure to Purdy while exploring other optimal combinations, such as including another receiver like Deebo Samuel.
Final Thoughts on NFL DFS Strategy
Stokastic’s updates to our NFL DFS Sims tool provide users with powerful features to customize and optimize their lineups effectively. With the ability to set unique player limits, apply ROI boosts more easily and filter lineups based on personal strategies, you can gain a significant edge in your NFL DFS contests.
If you have further questions or suggestions about the Sims tool, don’t hesitate to reach out in the Stokastic Discord channel. The team is always eager to enhance the tools based on user feedback, ensuring that you have the best resources at your disposal for a successful NFL season.
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