Alpha is a performance metric in the Contest Simulator that represents a lineup’s ROI per unit of ownership product. In simpler terms, it measures how much return a lineup generates relative to how popular (and therefore duplicated) that lineup is expected to be.
Why It Matters
• Lineup Differentiation:
Alpha helps you find lineups that balance strong ROI potential with low duplication risk. A higher Alpha value indicates that a lineup is not only profitable in simulations but also less likely to overlap heavily with others in the contest.
• Strategic Decision-Making:
When comparing multiple simulated lineups, those with higher Alpha are often more efficient plays - they deliver more value per unit of ownership product, making them ideal for large-field GPPs where uniqueness and ROI both matter.