NBA Sleeper Picks & Predictions (Thunder vs. Pacers)
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 & Predictions (Thunder vs. Pacers): 6/5/25
Playoff record: 45-13
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G – OKC): OVER 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.
Jalen Williams (G/F – OKC): OVER 14.5 points (alt line)
The casual now knows about Jalen Williams, the all-star who helped lead OKC to the NBA Finals. Hidden in OKC away from national broadcasts, Williams has been the reliable second option many thought Chet Holmgren would become. Yes, Chet has dealt with injuries, but Williams has taken the 'Robin' role by force, even when Holmgren has been healthy. Jalen has scored 19 or more in five of his last six playoff games and should have more than enough volume tonight to hit the alt line. Jab the More on Jalen for Thursday night at Sleeper Picks.
Pascal Siakam (F – IND): OVER 14.5 points (alt line)
Siakam is listed at just 19.5 for tonight, which, after the last game, may feel like a value, especially if you forgot about Game 3. Siakam has scored 30+ points twice in this series (Game 2 and Game 4), but managed just 17 points in the two others. With that in mind, the only points play on Siakam is the alt line. He can explode past 19.5, but as he has proven, Pascal can easily end up in the high teens and fail to hit the full number. Slap the More on Siakam for Thursday night basketball.
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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