How to Optimize Your Alert Configurations

No Perfect Configuration Exists

• Your risk tolerance

• Available sportsbooks

• Turnover goals

• Local market conditions

Trial and Error Approach

1. Set up a configuration

2. Note what works (e.g., catching big drops)

3. Identify issues (e.g., not enough alerts for desired turnover)

4. Make adjustments

5. Repeat until optimized

Understanding Filters

• Alert frequency

• Drop size ranges

• Market efficiency levels

• Alert actionability

Competition Filter

Rules

• Leave blank to include all competitions

• Not case-sensitive ("NFL" = "nfl")

• Separate competitions with commas

• Toggle between include/exclude mode

Strategy Tips

1. Sportsbook Coverage
• Exclude leagues not offered by your sportsbooks
• Example: If BetMGM doesn't offer Japanese baseball, exclude it

2. Include vs Exclude Mode
• Use Include: When targeting specific leagues (e.g., "NFL, NBA, MLB")
• Use Exclude: When blocking problematic leagues
 

Minimum Drop Percentage Filter

For Inefficient Markets

• Higher minimum drop % (10% recommended)

• Provides safety margin

• Compensates for market inefficiency

Quality vs Quantity

• Higher % = fewer but better alerts

• Lower % = more alerts but potential value dilution

• Don't chase turnover by lowering standards

Time Interval Filter

How It Works

• Scans for drops within specified period

• Example: 3-minute setting compares current odds to those from 3 minutes ago

Optimization

1. Short Intervals (2-3 minutes)
• Catch sudden drops
• React to breaking news (injuries, lineups)

2. Longer Intervals
• Track systemic market movements
• Monitor slower-moving sportsbooks
 

Max Time to Match Start Filter

Market Efficiency Considerations

• Markets become more efficient closer to game time

• Early markets have more uncertainty

• Sharp money impacts late markets

Turnover Impact

• Closer to start = faster capital turnover

• Longer timeframes = tied-up capital

• Some sportsbooks close markets 5-10 minutes before start

Odds Range Filter

Variance Management

• Lower odds = less negative variance

• Higher odds = potential for longer losing streaks

• Find your comfort zone

Limit Range ($) Filter

Market Efficiency Connection

• Higher limits usually mean more efficient markets

• Lower limits might offer more opportunities

• Balance between limit size and opportunity frequency

Best Practices Summary

1. Start with recommended configurations

2. Make small, measured adjustments

3. Track results meticulously

4. Adapt to your market conditions

5. Maintain discipline with filters

6. Don't compromise standards for turnover