A train is a daily fantasy sports strategy where a manager enters the same line-up into multiple contests. The objective is to maximise potential winnings if that team performs well across several competitions.

Using the same line-up repeatedly increases both potential rewards and potential risk. If the team performs well, it can generate multiple payouts. If it performs poorly, losses can also be multiplied.

How Running a Train Works

Managers may enter the same line-up into numerous contests or submit multiple identical entries into a single large tournament, where platform rules permit.

If the line-up finishes near the top of the leaderboard, the manager may win several prizes instead of just one.

Advantages of Running a Train

• Maximises returns from a strong line-up.
• Reduces the need to build multiple different teams.
• Can generate significant profits if the line-up performs exceptionally well.

Risks of Running a Train

The main disadvantage is increased variance. If your chosen line-up underperforms, every entry using that team is affected, potentially leading to a much larger loss than if you had diversified your entries.

For this reason, many experienced fantasy managers balance train entries with diversified line-ups rather than relying entirely on a single team.

When Should You Run a Train?

Running a train is generally considered an advanced daily fantasy sports strategy. It is most suitable for managers with sufficient bankrolls who are confident in their player projections and understand the additional risk involved.

Beginners are usually better served by spreading their entries across several different line-ups until they gain more experience.