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NBA Sleeper Picks Player Predictions (4/25)

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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. 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 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. 

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NBA Sleeper Picks Player Predictions (4/25/24)

Regular season record: 202-130
Playoff record: 8-10

Tyrese Maxey (G – PHI): OVER 5.5 1st quarter points

Maxey remains locked in as a first quarter tone setter, scoring seven or more first quarter points in both games of this series. Maxey is no stranger to first quarter outbursts, but it is even more impressive to see now that Joel Embiid is back in the lineup. The 76ers are getting little help from the others, so it is going to be on Embiid and Maxey to score early and often and to continue to carry the team throughout the game. Tap the More on Tyrese for Game 3.

Michael Porter Jr. (F – DEN): OVER 3.5 1st quarter points 

MPJ got back on track in Game 2, scoring eight first quarter points. He is still set at a forgiving 3.5, so tap this number while it lasts. MPJ has been locked in to start games during the second half of the season, most recently scoring four or more points in nine of his last 13 games. Porter Jr. first quarter points has been one of the hottest plays in the league since the all star break. Mash the More on MPJ for Game 3.

Donovan Mitchell (G – CLE): OVER 7.5 1st quarter points 

Donovan has been scorching hot in his most recent first quarters, dropping 10 first quarter points in Game 1 and 14 in Game 2. Including the end of the regular season, Mitchell has poured in 10 or more first quarter points in four straight games. The Cavaliers look to have the momentum, but as the series shifts to Orlando, Mitchell will need to help ensure the Cavs start strong and avoid giving the Magic a chance to get back into the series. Mash the More on Mitchell 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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