We are in for a treat on Friday night on the NBA hardwood! The slate includes 10 games. It is jam-packed with superstars. There are a bunch of cheap value options that should crush their current salaries. Plus, we get a potential NBA Finals preview with the Warriors facing the Bucks in Milwaukee with a Vegas total hovering around 240 points. So, set your lineups and get your popcorn ready!

Note that some of the stats referenced in this article are my custom DvP calculations that combine both season and last five games data along with blending similar positions production allowed together.

One Stud

Giannis Antetokounmpo (SF/PF – MIL): $11,100 vs. GS
Despite a gaggle of high-priced studs to choose from on the Friday night slate it should be no surprise that my one stud comes from the Warriors/Bucks matchup which has a Vegas total about 20 points higher than any other game on the slate. Giannis has been in beast mode recently with finishing with at least 67 DraftKings points in four of his last seven games. He put up 48.3 DK points in a mere 26 minutes when the Bucks trounced the Warriors at Golden St. earlier this season. Look for a closer outcome this time around which should give him a full complement of minutes and fantasy production.

Core Plays

Blake Griffin (PF/C – DET): $9,400 vs. PHI
Griffin and the Pistons have faced the Sixers twice already this season and he has destroyed them in both games. In those two matchups, Griffin is averaging 44.0 points, 13.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. While it might be difficult to reach those lofty number again, he obviously as the ability to exploit the matchup with the Sixers lacking a PF to stick with him.