PreLck (Pre-Lock) Projection:
• What It Is:
PreLck Projection is the initial projected performance for a player before the DFS slate locks. This projection is based on a thorough analysis of various factors, including past performance, matchups, expected playing time, and any other relevant data available before the slate begins.
• How It’s Used:
PreLck projections provide a starting point for building your lineups, helping you assess which players are expected to perform well based on the information available before the games start.
PostLck (Post-Lock) Projection:
• What It Is:
PostLck Projection represents the percentage difference from the PreLck projection and tracks how the player’s projected performance changes throughout the duration of the slate. This projection adjusts based on new information that emerges after the lineup lock, such as last-minute injury updates, changes in starting lineups, or other developments that can impact a player’s expected performance.
• How It’s Used:
The ability to monitor the percent change between PreLck and PostLck projections is particularly valuable for late swap strategies. Late swapping allows you to adjust your lineup after the initial lock but before the games involving your players start, giving you the opportunity to react to new information and potentially gain an edge.
Strategic Advantage:
• Increase in PostLck Projection:
• If a player’s PostLck projection significantly increases due to unforeseen events (e.g., a starter being scratched, leading to more playing time for a backup), this signals a potential opportunity to swap that player into your lineup to take advantage of the expected increase in fantasy points.
• Decrease in PostLck Projection:
• Conversely, if a player’s PostLck projection drops due to new developments (e.g., an unexpected change in matchups), you may choose to swap that player out to avoid the associated risk.
Tracking the changes between PreLck and PostLck projections enables you to make informed decisions on late swaps, helping you stay competitive in DFS contests by reacting to real-time information that others might miss. This proactive approach can be a crucial advantage in maximizing your lineup’s performance.