Study Minute
By Manny Lora
Manny Lora shares his thoughts on Daily Fantasy Strategy, Sports News, and personal views on the industry.
Study MinuteSep 11, 2019
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Theleafnode the first $100k winner of the XFL, Early observations with the XFL and what could be the DFS meta, February Squeeze continues today with Tennis
Theleafnode edged out the field to be the first $100k winner in XFL! I go over my early observations with the XFL and what I think could be the meta in DFS. February Squeeze continues today with a $100 Tennis contest!
Oct 19, 202309:29
Oxenduck wins $150k with some overtime! Underowned MINUTES are the key to winning, Celebrate #8 with Draftkings | Ep. 189
Oxenduck uses overtime to win the $150k Mega 8's. Underowned minutes are what lead him to win, but also helped most of the top 1% of lineups. Celebrate #8 with Draftkings as they give away Ovechkin memorabilia.
Oct 16, 202309:24
FlashBack RE: Kobe Bryant
I share my fondest memories of Kobe Bryant, one day after he passes away. Rest In Peace Mamba
Sep 29, 202311:54
Value of strategies over time. Moo2501 with a one hit wonder. Milly Maker Tickets Winner announced | Ep. 3
Strategies that excel over time should be your main strategy. Moo2501 takes down $10k with one lineup! Milly Maker Tickets dished out!
Jul 10, 202007:49
UFC ISLAND MILLIONAIRE! OSUJailbreak gets a last inning break. Draftkings Island Millionaire Countdown
The UFC Island Millionaire is coming up and I share way on how to get different. KBO features some late inning heroics. And depending on the day you join, you can get some rewards for playing in the Millionaire.
Jul 09, 202008:33
SEASON 2! Joshhunter12693 THE ONE HIT MILLIONAIRE! 1%ers ARE A MUST IN MILLIONAIRE MAKERS. NBA MILLIONAIRE TICKETS GIVEAWAY! | Ep. 1
The first episode of Season 2 is here!
Joshhunter12693 turns one lineup into $1M! I took a deeper look at players who are 1% owned and how important they really are. NBA Millionaire is approaching and I'm giving away four tickets!
Jul 06, 202010:39
BrandonAdams cashes one lineup for $120k! Low scoring nights are your best shots. The PGA Millionaire Maker is less than a day away! | Ep. 197
BrandonAdams enters three lineups and only cashes one... for $120k! Low scoring nights are usually when chalk fail and give you the best shot to take down a tournament. The PGA Millionaire Maker is less than a day away!
Mar 11, 202009:59
Mattw1313 two lineups, $100k! Game stacking on small slates? MLB starts on the 16th on this channel/podcast! | Ep. 196
Mattw1313 took down the $100k with just two lineups! Game stacking on small slates the new wave? We start covering MLB on the 16th! I share more info on whats to come.
Mar 10, 202008:35
Vevwo win $100k thanks to Rubio's insane performance, $300k with $100k to first?! 20 tickets left for Draftkings FBWC | Ep. 195
Vevwo wins $100k thanks to Rubio's triple-double. Yesterday we had $300k guaranteed with $100k to first. There are 20 tickets left for Draftkings FBWC.
Mar 09, 202007:32
Chipotleaddict dominates for over $200k! How much can you make when your best lineup is in your top 3? Draftkings NHL 3-stars contest | Ep. 194
Chipotleaddict dominated every tournament on Draftkings on his way to over $200k in winnings. How much can you make when your best lineup is in your top 3 produced. Draftkings NHL 3-stars contest is up and running!
Mar 06, 202010:59
Ragingphilip leads all sharks with $100k+! Three max tournaments look like huge cash games, Fanduel MLB tickets for cheap | Ep. 193
Raginphilip takes down the $100k and comes out ahead in a night chalk destroyed. Three max tournaments look like a big cash game! Fanduel MLB tickets up for grabs for cheap.
Mar 05, 202007:36
Madarg uses 3 lineups for his $100k! Not a single max-entry guy takes down a tournament yesterday, Two days left to qualify for the FD WFBC | Ep. 192
Madarg ships the $100k with just 3 lineups! Not a single max-entry guy took down a tournament on Draftkings even with some coming close. Two days left to qualify for the Fanduel World Fantasy Basketball Championships.
Mar 04, 202008:36
$100k for Heibs22 using just one underowned guy, 10 users profit over four digits, 25-point hunt on Draftkings for 1500 crowns | Ep. 191
Heibs22 was the chalk city winner as he had Josh Jackson as his differentiator. Just ten users profit over four digits in a 50k+ entry tournament. Draftkings announces the 25-point hunt for 1,500 crowns.
Mar 03, 202008:52
Niner95 takes down $100k on a bloody Sunday, Lorenzostax wins XFL's $50k top prize, how long does XFL have left? | Ep. 190
Niners95 turns five lineups into $100k! Lorenzostax ships the $50k in XFL with the same stack from last week. How long does XFL DFS have left?
Mar 02, 202007:44
Mistermist takes down $100k on the hands of RONDO! How did tournaments look like two years ago and who was at the top? Today marks two years streaming | Ep. 189
Mistermist benefits from a late night Rondo performance. Two years ago today tournaments weren't much smaller at all. Today marks our two year stream anniversary! THANK YOU!
Feb 28, 202009:00
Jmc122 wins TWO TOURNAMENTS for $200k+, Didn't cash a single lineup and I share what I learned, Fanduel 'Make the Cut' for some free money | Ep. 188
Jmc122 played 150 and WON, also played a single entry and WON! I didn't cash a single lineup and I share what I learned. Fanduel introduces 'Make The Cut' for your chance at a piece of $15k.
Feb 26, 202010:21
Oxenduck wins $150k with some overtime! Underowned MINUTES are the key to winning, Celebrate #8 with Draftkings | Ep. 187
Oxenduck uses overtime to win the $150k Mega 8's. Underowned minutes are what lead him to win, but also helped most of the top 1% of lineups. Celebrate #8 with Draftkings as they give away Ovechkin memorabilia.
Feb 25, 202009:18
Darcmaniluk takes down the XFL $100k! I share the 3 best stacks you could use in XFL. Draftkings announces Championship Series | Ep. 186
Darcmaniluk takes down the XFL $100k by the slimmest of margins. I share the 3 best stack types you should be using in XFL. Draftkings announces a Championship Series.
Feb 24, 202011:29
THECHEK DOES IT AGAIN! Doubt before should be factored in. Lippy takes down the Superdraft freeroll | Ep. 185
THECHEK is should be known as THEKING! Takes down $150k on Draftkings. Doubt before lock should be factored into projections somehow. Lippy takes down the Superdraft freeroll!
Feb 21, 202007:14
Dunk contest was GREAT but something needs to change, Three pointers are the most important thing in basketball, The All-star Game | Ep. 184
The Dunk contest robbed Aaron Gordon again and I give my thoughts on how we can fix this. Three pointers are more important now than they've ever been. The All-star game was GREAT but we can still tweak it a little bit.
Feb 17, 202011:32
BKreider takes down the NHL ICEBREAKER, NHL can be a good refresher for MLB, Draftkings Hockey Week | Ep. 183
BKreider doesn't care what sport it is and took down the NHL ICEBREAKER on Draftkings. NHL can serve as a good refresher for those looking to tune up their MLB skills. Draftkings Hockey week is up where you can win your share of $1.5M in prizes.
Feb 14, 202007:49
Darrenfine wins the HEARTBREAKER MAIN EVENT for $200k! One or two really low owned guys could work? Fandue Mountain Dew 3point Prop Pick'em | Ep. 182
Darrenfine wins the main event yesterday and a cool $200k! One or two really low owned guys are whats making the difference. Fanduel introduces the Mountain Dew 3point contest Prop Pick'em!
Feb 13, 202008:29
REDCOAT85 wins $100k on CHALK NIGHT! What to do when your play style goes on a losing streak. Draftkings Countdown to Americas Race | Ep. 181
REDCOAT85 had better chalk than everyone else and takes down the $100k. What to do when your style goes on a losing streak. Draftkings is giving away bonuses until the big American Race.
Feb 12, 202009:24
Slowqueen profits over $100k in a landslide victory, can we assume higher ownership based on how the season has gone, King of the Speedway announced | Ep. 180
Slowqueen dominates Draftkings and profits over $100k! Can we assume higher ownership based on the season so far? King of the Speedway announced on Draftkings.
Feb 11, 202008:41
Theleafnode the first $100k winner of the XFL, Early observations with the XFL and what could be the DFS meta, February Squeeze continues today with Tennis | ep. 179
Theleafnode edged out the field to be the first $100k winner in XFL! I go over my early observations with the XFL and what I think could be the meta in DFS. February Squeeze continues today with a $100 Tennis contest!
Feb 10, 202009:23
Greypoupon fades the world and wins $100k+, I set a challenging weekend project, Draftkings XFL Crowns Offer | Ep. 178
GreyPoupon goes away from the field and destroys Draftkings for $100k+. I set a Weekend Project which will better you as a player! Draftkings has an XFL offer for crowns.
Feb 07, 202009:25
Rynpak binks $100k and I share stories about him as well, Superdraft ideas and thoughts, PGA Micro Millions starting today! | Ep .177
Rynpak takes down $100k and does it with ease! I share my thoughts on the Superdraft contest type and ideas I have for them. PGA Micro Millions starts today with three different contests.
Feb 06, 202009:32
IM TIRED OF TALKING ABOUT BRIC75, Checking if you're on the right track is important, Manny Max part of the Micro Millions today | Ep. 176
Bric75 took down over $150k in route to a MONSTER night. Checking if you're on the right track is extremely important. Manny Max highlights the Micro Millions today in a huge NBA night!
Feb 05, 202009:53
Micro Millions goes to chris--26 (ILLUSION), Develop a way to get contrarian NOW, Micro Millions continues with 5 more contests | Ep. 175
Micro Millions went to one of our own chris--26 better known as Illusion in our discord! Developing a way to get different and take stands is important and I show you a couple ways. Micro Millions continues today with 5 more contests.
Feb 04, 202009:13
REDCOAT85 WINS $100k BY A LARGE MARGIN, Two weeks of playing CHALK and here are my thoughts, Expiring Contests Tickets | Ep. 174
REDCOAT85 ships the $100k and it wasn't even close. Two weeks of playing chalk and I share my observation. Expiring contests tickets on Draftkings and I let some go.
Jan 31, 202009:37
BRIC75 WINS $100k AGAINNNNNN, Different tournament types can save your night, Fanduel offering a 20/20 promotion | Ep. 173
UNREAL! Bric75 takes down the Draftkings $100k AGAIN. Different tournament types helped him yesterday and can help you as well. Fanduel is offering a 20/20 promotion.
Jan 30, 202008:16
Chipotleaddict leads all sharks with over $100k+, playing out different scenarios is key in NBA diversification, Pocket Change Championship live on Fanduel | Ep. 172
Chipotleaddict profits over $100k and leads all sharks in what was a shark-dominated night. Think about ways of playing out different scenarios in NBA as that will help diversify better. The Pocket Change Championship is live on Fanduel with big cash prizes.
Jan 29, 202009:20
Quimoestealth one lineup, $100k! With less lineups focus on leveraging, Get bonuses for joining Superbowl LIV contests | Ep.171
Quimoestealth had the PERFECT single entry on his way to $100k. With less lineups we should all focus on leveraging the high-owned mistakes. Superbowl LIV has bonuses for their contests on Draftkings.
Jan 28, 202009:02
Kobe Bryant
I share my fondest memories of Kobe Bryant, one day after he passes away.
Rest In Peace Mamba
Rest In Peace Mamba
Jan 27, 202011:48
BKREIDER WINS MULTIPLE TOURNAMENTS, Sometimes we just have to eat chalk (small slates), Draftkings February Freeze 1.5M Guaranteed | Ep. 169
Bkreider took down almost everything yesterday, it was unfortunate that he tied for most of it. Sometimes we have to eat chalk when there is nothing to pivot to. Draftkings announces the February Freeze for 1.5M guaranteed.
Jan 24, 202010:39
Urgburg takes three in the top ten for $110k+, Don't just aim for top projected lineups, Draftkings CBB Tourney Mania Bracket | Ep. 168
Urgburg takes three in the top ten to net over $110k! Don't just aim for the highest projected lineups, you're not perfect. Draftkings announces the CBB Tourney Mania Bracket!
Jan 23, 202008:03
31-way tie for first in Showdown, Tennis beta was tested yesterday and I took the hit for everyone, Canada Dry Big Game Challenge | Ep. 167
31 users tied for first yesterday in the big Draftkings tournament but no one stood out at all. Tennis beta was tested yesterday and I have some updates for you guys. Draftkings rolls out the Canada Dry Big Game Challenge.
Jan 22, 202008:19
Uhhuhbro DOMINATES Draftkings for $130k+, the importance of having a perfect process right now, Draftkings Sports Betting Championship | Ep. 166
Uhhuhbro takes down 1st and 2nd on his way to a DOMINANT night. I talk the importance of having a perfect process right now. Draftkings announces the Sports Betting Championship.
Jan 21, 202011:11
Dr.Karl your lone Millionaire winner, four users had over $10k profit in the Millionaire, Draftkings Triple Threat Challenge | Ep. 165
Dr.Karl barely survives past the 20-team train to win $1M. Only four users were lucky enough to have big days in the Millionaire contests, and that says a lot about payout structures. Draftkings has a new Triple Threat challenge which is awarding NFL tickets.
Jan 20, 202010:14
Petteytheft CRUSHES everyone for an easy $150k+, taking stands on short slates with FADES could be the wave, Saturday only slate offers better contests | Ep. 164
Petteytheft DESTROYS everyone and it wasn't even close. Taking stands is something Petteytheft loves to do and it could help us. Saturday only contests are way better for low-stakes players.
Jan 10, 202009:02
Moklovin leads all sharks with his $100k bink, I go over a swaptimizer refresh, Draftkings running the KFC Free Sunday Night Playoffs | Ep. 163
Moklovin crushes and leads a solid day for sharks. Swaptimizer is essential in NBA DFS and I give a quick rundown. Draftkings teams up with KFC to give away free money.
Jan 09, 202008:25
MRGOODSEATS AGAIN! Importance of playing multiple sites, DFS is more top-heavy than ever! | Ep. 162
Mrgoodseats with another $100k to his resume and no one is surprised. I talk about the importance of playing multiple sites every day. Daily Fantasy is more top heavy than ever and it's important to bankroll manage.
Jan 08, 202010:44
Nickelback4lyfe is $100k richer! Tracking projections and ownership is now possible on Lineupstudy, Draftkings announces $150k King of the Pitch | Ep. 161
Nickelback4lyfe is the latest $100k winner on Draftkings as he rides chalk to get there. Tracking projections and ownership is now part of Lineupstudy and could help you make better decisions. $150k King of the Pitch on Draftkings is the Soccer Final.
Jan 07, 202009:59
Collusion Collusion Collusion Collusion Collusion Collusion Collusion Collusion Collusion | Ep. 160
Not giving the time of day to any of these bobos!
Jan 06, 202011:14
PETTEYTHEFT crushes for $100k+, ownership at different stakes, low-stakes qualifiers and satellites | Ep. 159
Petteytheft takes down $100k with bigtime games from unlikely candidates. Ownership is tricky specially when you get to high-stakes. Qualifiers and satellites are still important specially at lower stakes.
Dec 27, 201908:43
Flophouse with a questionable Milly? JUST DON'T DUPE, Draftkings Pepsi Prediction Challenge | Ep. 158
Flophouse uses an early player in his utility spot and people are going bananas! Don't duplicate and your odds of cashing will be MUCH higher. The Draftkings Pepsi Prediction Challenge still going on.
Dec 26, 201911:10
Youdacao dominates for $1Million, how much will backups be involved in Week 17, Draftkings to go public | Ep. 157
Youdacao dominates Draftkings and win $1Million with ease. Heading into Week 17 should we be looking at backups and playoff scenarios. Draftkings announces it will become a public company.
Dec 23, 201911:21
Gadsby420 wins $100k pretty comfortably, optimizing for different range of outcomes based on contests, Draftkings temas up with H&S for FREE MONEY | Ep. 156
Gadsby420 wins by 6 to take down $100k on a weird NBA night. Optimizing based on contests is HUGE. Head&Shoulders has teamed up with Draftkings to offer free money via their Offense vs. Defense challenge.
Dec 20, 201909:26
Tafs178 takes down $100k being extremely different, Range of outcomes (discord request), NFL Lobby tour for Saturday | Ep. 155
Tafs178 differentiates at the top end to take down $100k. Range of outcomes are huge in DFS and can dictate where we get different. We go through an NFL Lobby tour as I tell you what to play on Saturday.
Dec 19, 201912:15
SEP6877 wins $100k with three sub 10% players, correlation between opponents could be significant, Fanduel down to start Wednesday | Ep. 154
SEP6877 takes down $100k while fading some decent chalk on Tuesday. Correlation between opponents isn't the worst thing in NBA. Fanduel is down for maintenance on Wednesday morning.
Dec 18, 201911:10