What is projected ownership in DFS?

Projected ownership is the expected percent of lineups in a contest that use a player. A player at 30% is in about 3 of every 10 lineups. In a large tournament, players use it to make lineups that fewer other entries hold, because entries that tie at the top split the prize.

Where does ownership matter most?

In a cash game (head-to-head or a 50/50), about half the field wins, so a high score matters more than a rare lineup. In a large tournament (GPP), the top scores win most of the prize, so a lineup that few others hold has more to gain.

How does DFS Studio project ownership?

The model compares the players at each position. It weighs each player's projection, value, salary, his team's implied total, and his status. NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL slates have projected ownership. CBB, MMA, golf, and racing do not have it yet.

Ownership on a FanDuel slate is an estimate. On NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL slates, it comes from the ownership model on the FanDuel slate's own players and prices. CBB, MMA, golf, and NASCAR have no ownership model on either site.

How do I use it in DFS Studio?

The slate page shows each player's projected ownership. The contest sim draws the field of a contest from it, and its players table shows your share of each player against the field. The contest sim tells more.

Updated November 2, 2026.