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Sleeper

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In sports betting and fantasy sports, a sleeper is a team or player that is undervalued by the public and bookmakers but has the potential to perform better than expected. Identifying sleepers can lead to profitable betting opportunities as their odds are often longer than they should be.

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  • 1In sports betting and fantasy sports, a sleeper is a team or player that is undervalued by the publi

Sleeper

In sports betting and fantasy sports, a sleeper is a team or player that is undervalued by the public and bookmakers but has the potential to perform better than expected. Identifying sleepers can lead to profitable betting opportunities as their odds are often longer than they should be.

Example

The fantasy football analyst identified a rookie running back as a sleeper pick who could have a breakout season.

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