Although Thursday's main slate only featured two games, Friday's will be on the opposite end of the spectrum. Twenty-six teams will suit up and hit the hardwood ahead of the weekend, and the first matchups will start at 7 p.m. ET. Looking for a DFS edge in cash games? We've got you covered with ideal stud, mid-tier, and value plays here for DraftKings and FanDuel.

Ameer Tyree got his start in NBA DFS more than four years ago. The former DraftKings Nation betting and fantasy writer spent more than a year and a half breaking down basketball slates to build optimal lineups there. Now he's looking at three plays for Friday.

One play Ameer loves: Aaron Gordon: "Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Nikola Jokic are uncertain to play on Friday, so Gordon could have a significant burden to bare. Murray seems most likely to sit on the second night of a back-to-back for injury management purposes, and Gordon has been spectacular without Murray this season," Ameer said about the matchup.

Keep reading to find out who else makes the cut on Friday!

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