{"id":230193,"date":"2023-09-07T20:20:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T03:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/survivorsweat.com\/?p=230193"},"modified":"2023-09-07T20:24:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T03:24:32","slug":"navigating-survivor-pools-for-nfl-week-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivorsweat.com\/content\/article\/2023\/navigating-survivor-pools-for-nfl-week-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Survivor Pools for NFL Week 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m thrilled to be a part of the Run Pure Sports team.\u00a0 I hope to bring the community some tools and strategies to help you make winning builds. Hopefully, one of you can win the milly!<\/p>\n

Today, let\u2019s dive into one of my personal favorites: Survivor Pools. These pools offer plenty of excitement, but the key to success depends on factors like your pool size, rules, and how much risk you\u2019re willing to take.<\/p>\n

To navigate this, I\u2019ve developed a handy spreadsheet that assists me in making Survivor picks. This sheet factors in the future value of each team to give you suggestions. It\u2019s not the ultimate solution, but it\u2019s a valuable tool to make more informed selections. I also rely on data from\u00a0Survivor Grid<\/a>\u00a0to gauge the market\u2019s sentiment each week.<\/p>\n

Now, I understand that everyone\u2019s Survivor situation is unique. That\u2019s why I encourage you to join our Discord community if you haven\u2019t already. There, you can ask me your Survivor questions directly.<\/p>\n

In Survivor pools, I aim to secure 2-5% of the total entries if possible. For example, if there are 100 entries, I aim to hold five tickets. This strategy not only increases my chances of winning but also diversifies my picks, so I\u2019m not cornered as the week\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

I play it safe when dealing with smaller pools (fewer entrants), just like in a cash game in DFS. I stick to more conservative, chalkier picks. However, as the pool size grows, I\u2019m willing to take more calculated risks to gain an edge and increase my equity.<\/p>\n

Speaking of equity, it\u2019s a term you\u2019ll hear me mention often. Your Survivor ticket\u2019s equity on day 1 equals your entry fee. If half of the participants drop out in week 1, but you stay in, your equity just doubled. This is crucial because the higher your equity, the less risk you need to take. I\u2019m more inclined to take risks with my picks when I\u2019m trailing behind the competition. As the season unfolds, you\u2019ll see this strategy in action.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s get into Week 1 and look at my spreadsheet. I\u2019ll keep it simple with 100 entries to simplify the breakdown.<\/p>\n

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