NBA Sleeper Fantasy Player Predictions for Monday (3/16)
Monday, March 16, 2026: Below are three of the best picks for today’s NBA slate on Sleeper Fantasy according to our projections team. Using factors like advanced analytics, minutes, matchups, and pace, every single pick is going to be based on what our projections say is a meaningful edge. Get access to all of these picks, including much more, by subscribing to the RotoGrinders Props & Pick’em package.
Keep in mind that the NBA news cycle can get crazy, so what is listed below may become a better/worse play depending on how news breaks. Be sure to keep close tabs on our NBA starting lineups page and NBA injury report to get a current snapshot of who is in/out and what a team’s rotation and depth chart looks like.
Below, I’ll detail how I’m approaching things on Sleeper Fantasy for this Monday slate.
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Sleeper Fantasy Top NBA Picks for March 16, 2026
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA DFS picks on Sleeper Fantasy for Monday:
- Jalen Smith less than 23.5 Points & Rebounds
- Luka Doncic less than 16.5 Rebounds & Assists
- Darius Garland less than 6.5 Assists
Grizzlies vs. Bulls NBA Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
Jalen Smith less than 23.5 Points & Rebounds
The points & rebounds projection for Jalen Smith looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 23.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 62.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.4% edge.
Lakers vs. Rockets NBA Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
Luka Doncic less than 16.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for Luka Doncic looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 16.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 64.3% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.5% edge.
Spurs vs. Clippers NBA Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
Darius Garland less than 6.5 Assists
The assists projection for Darius Garland looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 6.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 57.9% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.4% edge.
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