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 (4/5)
Brandon Miller (G/F – CHA): 18.5 points
Miller continues to develop as a scorer for the Charlotte Hornets, pouring in 19 or more points in five of his last six games. His efficiency still leaves a lot to be desired, but all in all, this has been a strong rookie season. This is a volume-based play, as Miller has the green light from the field and should let it fly against the Magic tonight. Miller scored 20 and 18 points in his two games against Orlando this season and should be good for at least 19 tonight, providing he doesn’t go frigid from the field. Mash the More on Miller (wrist) if he is active tonight.
Pick: More
Domantas Sabonis (C – SAC): 0.5 double doubles
I was angling for Jayson Tatum 1st quarter points, but due to still not being posted as of this morning, we have to pivot. Domantas double double is a play we haven’t touched in a while as it usually expires before this column is published. However, with it still on the board, this is a no-brainer multiplier booster. Sabonis leads the NBA in double doubles and triple doubles, failing to post at least 10 and 10 just four times in 76 games. Slap the More on Sabonis for Friday night.
Pick: More
Devin Booker (G – PHX): 8.5 1st quarter points
Book continues to cook for the Phoenix Suns, exploding for 10 or more first quarter points in six of his last seven games. Booker should be all the way up for tonight’s contest against one of the best teams in the Western Conference in the Minnesota Timberwolves, so expect another hot start. Bump the More on Booker for Friday night.
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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