Monday’s NBA Sleeper Picks Player Predictions: Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Immanuel Quickley (1/15)

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NBA Sleeper Picks Player Predictions (1/15)

Kyrie Irving (G – DAL): 33.5 points

No Luka? No problem. Kyrie is set to go off tonight, with Luka Doncic listed as doubtful. Kyrie has scored 33 or more points in four straight games but is averaging just 27.8 points per game with Luka out of the lineup this season. Kyrie scored 33 against these same Pelicans on Saturday but connected on just five of his 14 attempts from deep. If he can drain the deep ball or get to the line at a higher clip, he should be able to hit at least the 34 points needed for the More to hit. The initial lean here was on the Less, but form and opponent suggest that Kyrie should score at least 33 points tonight. Hit the More for Monday night.

Pick: More

Klay Thompson (G/F – GSW): 18.5 points

Klay is clearly in the decline phase of his career, but his shooting stroke remains, so he is perfectly capable of lighting up the scoreboard, especially when he concentrates his volume to beyond the arc. Klay has scored 19 or more points in four of his last five games. Whether or not he hits tonight is entirely dependent on the amount of shots he decides to take. Klay has been hot enough to expect a number in the high teens, but as his matchup last Wednesday taught us, he can become passive even when the Warriors are getting demolished. Tonight, Klay will face off against a depleted Memphis Grizzlies team surrendering 20.99 points per game to the small forward position and 20.82 to the shooting guard position. Play the More on Klay for Monday night’s action.

Pick: More

Immanuel Quickley (G – TOR): 4.5 assists

Prior to Saturday’s beat down at the hands of the Utah Jazz, where Quickley played just 24 minutes, IQ had posted five or more assists in five consecutive games. He should get back on track tonight against a Boston Celtics team that has been one of the best in the NBA in terms of limiting assists to the point guard position but still gives up more than enough for the purposes of this total at 7.79 per contest. Tap the More on Quickley for Monday night.

Pick: More