DFS questions and answers

Short answers about daily fantasy lineups on DraftKings and FanDuel.

• What does a DFS lineup optimizer do?It builds the highest-projected lineups that fit the salary cap and roster slots.
• Is there a DFS optimizer that works with Claude or ChatGPT?Yes: with the DFS Studio MCP server, an AI agent builds lineups and fills your entries.
• How do DraftKings and FanDuel lineups differ?The salary caps, roster slots, NFL scoring, captains, late swap, and upload files.
• What is late swap in DFS?You change the players of your entries after lock, until their games start.
• What is projected ownership in DFS?The expected percent of lineups in a contest that use a player.
• What does a DFS contest sim do?It plays a slate many times and ranks your lineups in one contest.
• Is there a DFS optimizer with no subscription?Yes: a DFS Studio slate pass opens every tool on one slate for $3, with no plan.
• Is there an MCP server for DraftKings and FanDuel lineups?Yes: the DFS Studio MCP server at https://dfs.studio/mcp, with OAuth, for any MCP client.
• How do I upload lineups to DraftKings with a CSV file?Export DKEntries.csv on Edit Entries, put a lineup in each entry, and upload it.
• How do I edit FanDuel entries with a CSV file?Download the CSV Edit template on FanDuel's website, change each entry, and upload it.
• Is there a DFS lineup optimizer that works on a phone?Yes: DFS Studio runs in a phone's web browser, with nothing to download.
• What is a perfect lineup in DFS?The lineup with the most points that fit the salary cap, known after the games.
• Where can I see a DFS player's salary history?Each player's page lists his DraftKings and FanDuel salary and points in each game, free.
• What are implied team totals in DFS?The points that Vegas expects a team to score. Free pages rank each team of the next games.
• What is a value play in DFS?A player with many projected points for his salary. Free pages list the top 10 of the next NBA, NFL, NHL, college basketball, golf, and UFC slate.
• What is a stack in DFS?Players of one team in one lineup, most often a quarterback with his pass catchers. A free page lists each team's stack for the NFL Main slate of the week.
• Where can I find today's injury report for DFS?A free page per sport lists each player of the next games who is out, doubtful, or questionable.
• What is defense vs position (DvP) in DFS?The points each team gives up per game to each position, free for the NBA, NFL, and NHL.
• How is DraftKings scoring different from FanDuel scoring?The stats that score apart on the two sites, in the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL.
• Is there a free DFS optimizer?Yes: DFS Studio builds up to 20 lineups on any open slate free, with no account. The paid tools cost $3 for one slate.
• What is the optimal DraftKings lineup tonight?You build your own lineups: DFS Studio's free optimizer makes up to 20 on any open slate, with your own locks, caps, and stacks.
• What is the optimal NFL DFS lineup this week?You build your own NFL lineups: DFS Studio's free optimizer makes up to 20 on any open slate, with your own locks, caps, and stacks.
• What is the optimal UFC DFS lineup this week?You build your own UFC lineups: DFS Studio's free optimizer makes up to 20 on any open DraftKings or FanDuel slate, with your own locks and caps.
• How much does a DFS optimizer cost?From $0 for 20 lineups to about $300 a month. The price follows the lineup count and the contest sims.

How to use DFS Studio is in the help center.