DFS strategy, projections breakdowns, and daily fantasy analysis from the Stokastic team.
The common DFS mistakes that quietly sink most lineups, why field bias creates the openings, and how to use ownership and the Sims to profit from them.
Sam Smith · June 17, 2026
What is DFS? A practitioner's beginner guide to daily fantasy sports: salary caps, lineup construction, stacking, ownership, and the Sims that win lineups.
A DFS sims strategy that took me from casual player to GPP winner. The exact process I use to run Stokastic Sims, read ROI lineups, and pick captains.
Alex Baker · June 17, 2026
FanDuel vs DraftKings for DFS, broken down by a pro: scoring, contests, payouts, and which site fits your style across NFL, NBA, and MLB.
MLB DFS contrarian strategy from a high-volume pro: how to use ownership projections to fade chalk, build leverage stacks, and pick low-owned pitchers in GPPs.
Alex "Awesemo" Baker · June 17, 2026
MLB DFS picks today for the June 17 DraftKings main slate: George Kirby and Carlos Rodon at pitcher, a Blue Jays value stack, and Stokastic Sims leverage plays.
Stokastic Staff · June 17, 2026
NASCAR DFS lineup construction explained: how many dominators to roster, how place-differential punts pay for them, and the salary-cap math of every build.
A NASCAR DFS optimizer is only step one. See how the Stokastic NASCAR Sims build DraftKings and FanDuel lineups around place differential and dominators.
Place differential, dominator points, and the DraftKings vs FanDuel split, explained in plain English, plus why the scoring system is the real key to building NASCAR DFS lineups.
The complete NASCAR DFS strategy guide: place differential, dominator points, DraftKings vs FanDuel scoring, track types, and how to build winning lineups.
How NASCAR DFS track types change your build: superspeedway, short track, intermediate, and road course lineups for DraftKings and FanDuel, with the Sims.
How I use NBA DFS boom bust to build DraftKings and FanDuel lineups: ceiling, floor, Boom%, Bust% and ownership, plus the Stokastic Boom/Bust and Sims tools.
NBA DFS contrarian strategy from a high-volume player: how to read Stokastic ownership projections, fade the wrong chalk, and find low-owned upside in GPPs.
How to leverage NBA DFS starting lineups: turn confirmed starters, late scratches, and minutes shifts into ownership leverage and late-swap edges on DraftKings
How to win the NFL DFS Milly Maker on DraftKings with Stokastic Sims: the exact contest settings, exposure boosts, and differentiation a pro used to take down
Steve Buzzard · June 17, 2026
An NFL DFS showdown strategy guide covering Captain projections, quarterback correlation, ownership leverage, and how to build unique single-game lineups.
NFL DFS stacking explained: why QB plus pass-catcher stacks win GPPs, how to use the Stokastic Top Stacks Tool, and how to build profitable NFL DFS stacks.
An NHL DFS strategy guide for beginners on DraftKings and FanDuel, covering stacking, goalie correlation, projections, defense, and late line news.
PGA DFS showdown strategy for DraftKings and FanDuel: target birdie upside, leverage off chalk, and build single-round lineups with Stokastic Sims.
A practitioner PGA DFS strategy guide: how to build golf DFS lineups with the Stokastic Sims, read Win%, Top 10% and Cash%, and play GPPs the right way.
A pro's Underdog Battle Royale strategy: how the format scores, roster construction, leverage off the field, and using Stokastic Sims to draft to win.
Our 2026 US Open DFS lineup for DraftKings: three core picks from the Stokastic Perfect Lineup show, then the Single Lineup Simulator completes and sims the
US Open DFS picks for DraftKings: tiered golfer targets by salary from the Stokastic PGA show, the brutal Shinnecock read, and the Sims build workflow.
US Open DFS picks and PGA DFS strategy for 2026 at Shinnecock Hills: course fit, the DraftKings player pool, ownership, and how to build with Stokastic Sims.
An MLB DFS terms glossary in plain English: stacking, correlation, leverage, ownership, chalk, FPTS, value, GPP vs cash, punt, and how I use each on a slate.
Stokastic Staff · June 15, 2026
MLB DFS picks today start with reading the slate the right way: implied team totals, pitcher matchups, stacking, and ownership leverage with Stokastic Sims.
MLB DFS stacking explained: what a stack is, how 4-2 and 5-3 stacks work, why batter correlation wins GPPs, and how to build stacks with Stokastic Sims.
Alex Baker · June 15, 2026
How I read DFS boom bust probability to build winning DraftKings and FanDuel lineups, with a worked example and the Stokastic Boom/Bust and Sims tools.
Alex Baker · June 14, 2026
A DFS dictionary of the daily fantasy sports terms to know: chalk, leverage, stacking, GPP, MME and the rest, with real examples and how I actually use each.
Chris Spags · June 14, 2026
A DFS diversification strategy guide: why more unique lineups beat fewer, how to reduce inter lineup correlation, and how to set exposures the right way.
An MLB DFS primer for DraftKings and FanDuel: stacking, correlation, projections, park factors, ownership, and how I build winning lineups with Stokastic Sims.
NBA DFS projections explained: filter minutes, salary, value and points per dollar, then turn them into lineups with Stokastic Sims for DraftKings and FanDuel.
Sam Smith · June 14, 2026
How Alex 'Awesemo' Baker won the NFL DFS Millionaire Maker for $1 million: the contrarian Seattle stack and multi-entry process behind it.
Alex Baker · June 10, 2026
How often does PrizePicks have promotions? Weekly deals like Taco Tuesday and Flex Friday, plus event and new-user offers, and how to actually use them.
Isaiah Sirois · June 10, 2026
How to make DFS projections: use Vegas team totals, advanced stats, and Stokastic Sims to build winning lineups without grinding spreadsheets.
How to win DFS tournaments: balancing projection and ownership, building leverage, correlation, and the repeatable process I use to beat GPPs.
How do Underdog Fantasy multipliers work? A breakdown of Standard vs Flex (Pick8) payouts, Scorchers, and how to pick by value, not the multiplier.
Sam Smith · June 10, 2026
Is PrizePicks gambling or DFS? How the skill-vs-chance debate works, why classification varies by state, and what it means for how you play.
What are Demons and Goblins at PrizePicks? A breakdown of how each modifier changes the line and the payout, plus how to pick them by value, not the label.
Nathan Joyce · June 10, 2026
The best PrizePicks alternatives: how Underdog, Sleeper, Vivid Picks, and peer-to-peer apps like Pick6 compare on picks, payouts, and format.
Sam Smith · June 9, 2026
How long does Underdog Fantasy take to pay out? Withdrawal methods, typical payout times, fees, and the withdrawable vs bonus cash rule explained.
How do PrizePicks multipliers work? A breakdown of Power Play vs Flex Play payouts, Demons and Goblins, and how to pick by value, not the multiplier.
How to get free entries on PrizePicks: sign-up and deposit-match promos, loyalty entries, and giveaways, plus how to turn each one into real value.
Nathan Joyce · June 9, 2026
An MLB DFS strategy guide: stacking, ownership leverage, pitcher selection, weather, and how to build winning daily fantasy baseball lineups.
Alex Baker · June 9, 2026
A pro's best ball draft strategy for NFL fantasy football. Learn roster construction, the third QB edge, and playoff week leverage with Stokastic Sims.
Alex Baker · June 8, 2026
NBA DFS Sims vs optimizers: why simulating thousands of contests beats single-point projections for GPP leverage, correlation, late swap, and tournament upside.
Jake Hari · June 8, 2026
A first-person NBA DFS strategy guide from Alex Baker on projections, ownership, late swap, showdown, and using Stokastic Sims to win on DraftKings.
An NFL DFS strategy guide from the World No. 1 ranked player. Learn projections, ownership leverage, stacking, and how to build winning DraftKings and FanDuel
NFL DFS Sims vs optimizers: why simulating thousands of contests beats single-point projections for GPP leverage, correlation, stacking, and tournament upside.
