Research
DFS research, from real contest data.
The same studies that inform our own lineup optimizers — analyzed from real DraftKings contest results, not simulation or theory. Numbers first, hype never.
What Wins DraftKings MLB GPP Contests: A 76,000-Lineup Study
We analyzed ~76,000 opponent lineups across 24 DraftKings low-stakes 20-max MLB GPP contests over 11 slate nights. Team selection dominates: stacking the slate's #1 run-scoring team hit the top 10 at roughly 35x the rate of stacking a team ranked 7th or worse. Winners weren't contrarian, and they didn't punt pitching.
MLB vs. NFL DFS Stacking: Team Correlation vs. Game Correlation
In MLB you stack a team; in NFL you stack a game. We compare our MLB GPP data against a 277,000-entry DraftKings NFL Classic contest to show why the correlated unit — and the optimal construction rule — is different in each sport.