USING THE LINEUP GENERATOR FROM FANTASY ALARM

CHECK OUT THE LINEUP GENERATOR HERE!

Lineup Optimizers/Generators use qualitative data to create their lineups based on past performance and projected future in raw numbers. Projections cannot predict “UPSIDE”. Choosing players for lineups should not be derived from numbers, but instead from analysts who WATCH GAMES and then analyze mounds of data to determine value including “upside”. Our generator takes our analysts’ views on players combines 30+ numerical metrics to determine a player’s value. Straight numerical analysis from other Lineup Optimizers cannot deliver the “upside” necessary to consistently win at daily fantasy sports. So, join the DFS Playbook PRO to unlock this information from our analysts being used exclusively in our Lineup Generator. If you don’t want to have the analysts’ information factored in, then you can use this for free like any other generator out there.  We think that using 30+ metrics and logic from the Fantasy Alarm team will create better lineups, but the best lineups will be produced with all the info factored in.  We will have all sports for this product going forward.

NOTE: This Lineup Generator is not a replacement for doing the work to create winning lineups.  No lineup creator creates consistent winners and you need to do the work. The lineups that come from here and the ability to lock/like/exclude players provides you with more information to make winners.  That is why we have not added an EXPORT LINEUPS button to allow you to upload to the contest sites.  So, don't think of this as for CASH games or for GPPs.  Think of it as a tool to help you find players that can be built around and do the work to win.

This is a BETA release so please let us know what you would like to see added or changed by emailing directly to me at rick@fantasyalarm.com.

Ok. Let’s dive in.  Here is how to use the generator.  First thing you should do is select your DFS Scoring system using that button that looks like the below.  We default to FANDUEL since it is the most popular, but we support DraftKings, Yahoo!, Fantasy Aces and Rosters.com plus we will be adding FantasyDraft. This sets the scoring system for you.

Next, you should select the games that you want to use players from if you want to exclude any games.  Many people want to make sure they get players from only half the games on the slate or less.  We made this really easy.  NOTE: This will make it so that (1) only those players appear on the left for you and ONLY those players will be used when you select the green GENERATE button.

Now it is time to set the players you love (lock), like, don’t like (exclude) and selecting which games to use players from.  We did all we could to make it easy for you.  Here are the mechanisms to do that.  These players can be selected by position or by using the search box.  This makes it easier.  There are restrictions.  You cannot lock more players than the scoring system can use at a position and you cannot exclude more than 100 players.  Other than that, have at it.

Now, what to do on the left.  Below it is time to set the players you love (lock), like, don’t like (exclude).  In order to set these, you will need to be logged in and registered for an account.  It can simply be a FREE account.  In the frame, only the games selected from above will appear to make it easier for you.  So, as an example, not meant to be advice for this week or any week, I don't want any lineups with Aaron Rodgers, David Johnson or Rob Gronkowski so I click the X.  I have LOCKED A.J Green so he will be in the generated lineup and move over immediately to the right to show you.  I LIKED by clicking on the heart both Andrew Luck and Mike Evans so they will used provided salary will handle them. Now I am ready to start the work to build lineups.  

I can either LOCK more players to place them in the lineup or click on the GENERATE button and create some lineups.  Here is an example of one that came out of the generator based on my settings and what I put in.  Notice it is exactly to the $ for the salary cap on Rosters.  It has my locked player in it.  It filled out with players only in the games selected. Solid players and a solid lineup.  

Now, I can work on the lineup from here.  I can select players that I hate in this lineup.  For instance, I feel Michael Thomas is coming on and don't want any part of Brandin Cooks.  Also Martellus Bennett and LaGarrette Blout are too risky as New England is so unpredictable.  It is my choice and my lineups! 

Then I click GENERATE again.

Now I have some choices about how to work with this. 

  • Edit the name of the lineup
  • Click SAVE to SAVE them for you to use later potentially.  You can save as many as you want.
  • Click the X on some players that I don’t like and re-GENERATE the lineup.

Using the SAVED LINEUPS button allows you to manage all your saved lineups.  Deleting the lineups, you do not want and saving the ones for play or for information for the rest of the week.

It is very important to note that we create products, content and services for YOU.  We want your feedback to get better.  This is a very difficult product to get right and companies are built around ONLY this product so if we are going to be able to make a Lineup Generator that will be good enough for you to use as our customers, we need your feedback.  It is important enough that I want you to send it to me directly at  rick@fantasyalarm.com. 

Thanks so much for listening and we hope that you enjoy this tool to give you information to make better lineups.