NBA Sleeper Fantasy Player Predictions for Thursday (1/29)
Thursday, January 29, 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 Thursday slate.
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Sleeper Fantasy Top NBA Picks for January 29, 2026
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA DFS picks on Sleeper Fantasy for Thursday:
- Dennis Schroder less than 13.5 Points & Rebounds
- Jamal Murray less than 2.5 Turnovers
- LaMelo Ball less than 11.5 Rebounds & Assists
Kings vs. 76ers NBA Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
Dennis Schroder less than 13.5 Points & Rebounds
The points & rebounds projection for Dennis Schroder looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 13.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 61.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 5.4% edge.
Nets vs. Nuggets NBA Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
Jamal Murray less than 2.5 Turnovers
The turnovers projection for Jamal Murray looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 2.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 58.9% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.8% edge.
Hornets vs. Mavericks NBA Sleeper Fantasy Predictions
LaMelo Ball less than 11.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for LaMelo Ball looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Sleeper projection of 11.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 60.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 4.0% edge.
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