Welcome to Sleeper Picks. Sleeper’s newest offering promised plenty of entertainment and action, and they delivered. We will break down our top three picks for tonight’s NBA action. Sleeper is quickly becoming one of the most popular season-long fantasy platforms, and they are expanding into other areas based on demand. Each week in this space, we’ll talk about some strategy for the new platform while providing our favorite NBA more/less picks.
NBA Sleeper Picks Player Predictions (6/13)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G – OKC): 24.5 points (alt line)
It’s been over 10 years since the league MVP won an NBA Championship in the same season, last accomplished by Steph Curry in 2014-15. SGA has a chance, and is expected to etch his name in the record books again when he hoists the Larry O’B later this month. Shai has scored 25 or more points in 14 of his last 16 games and has scored 31 or more in seven of his last eight. Slap the More on SGA for Thursday night’s NBA action.
Pick: More
Jalen Williams (G/F – OKC): 14.5 points (alt line)
Jalen finally got it going in Game 3, but a turnover-fueled loss has the Thunder in desperation mode as they try to save their season. The Thunder’s big three are going to need to show up tonight, and Jalen’s efficiency (or lack thereof) could make or break what is essentially a must-win game to avoid going down 3-1. Williams has scored 17 or more in three of his games this series. Jab the More on Jalen for Friday night’s NBA action.
Pick: More
Chet Holmgren (F – OKC): 9.5 points (alt line)
Chet impressed early in Game 3 but needs to provide a full 48 on both sides of the ball to help give the Thunder their best chance at winning tonight. Often too passive, Chet needs to assert himself early as a tone setter but needs to remain involved consistently, whether he needs to vocally demand it or not. Chet scored 15 or more in the last two games and in 10 of his last 11 playoff games. Clap the More on Chet for Friday night at Sleeper Picks.
Pick: More
Writers note: The lines are constantly changing on Sleeper (and sometimes expiring), so there is a high probability that one or all of the numbers may no longer be the same when you open your app. There are excellent values when they are first posted, with the only catch being that they are not all released at the same time. Vigilance could provide a solid return on investment this season, literally.
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