Welcome to NBA 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. Similar to fantasy sports, the goal in Sleeper Picks is to draft a team of players based on who you think will perform better than the field. But with NBA Sleeper Picks, you pick teams of 2-8 players from multiple teams based on your preferences and predict whether those players will score more or less than a predetermined amount. There are a number of ways to play and a variety of strategies to employ, and we’ll guide you through the process each week. Here are our top NBA Sleeper Picks for today’s games.
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NBA Sleeper Picks Player Predictions (6/12/24)
Regular season record: 202-130
Playoff record: 47-43
Luka Doncic (G/F – DAL): OVER 24.5 points (alt line)
Luka remains the engine of the Mavericks offense and is going to get his volume regardless of gamescript. Luka has scored 30 points or more in both games of this series, taking at least 21 shots and five trips to the line in each. There is no value on either side at 32.5, so reduce the number to a comfortable 24.5 and dap the More on Doncic for Game 3.
Jrue Holiday (G – BOS): OVER 9.5 points (alt line)
Jrue for Finals MVP? That conversation is gaining steam after his throwback performance in Game 2, coupled with his game-altering defense. Jaylen Brown is the current favorite by most who actually watch the games, but Jrue is a close second despite the presence of Jayson Tatum, who had some big plays but offered another inefficient volume night for the Celtics. Jrue scored 12 in Game 1 and 26 in Game 2. With this being a road game, expect the veteran leader to take it upon himself to ensure the Celtics take one on the Mavericks home floor. Double figures is almost a given, and we should expect something in the 14-18 point range, with Jrue expected to maintain some aggressiveness. Jab the More on Jrue for Game 3.
Derrick White (G – BOS): OVER 9.5 points (alt line)
White has faded back into being the fifth option for the Celtics in this series but is still a high-probability play at the reduced alt line number of 9.5. He has scored 15 or more in both games and has dropped at least 13 in seven straight playoff games. He fell under 10 just once all postseason, so this is a play to consider adding to your ticket despite the low multiplier. Dap the More Derrick for Game 3.
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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