NBA DFS Helper: Thaddeus Young headlines top DraftKings plays for Friday

Friday's main NBA slate will feature nine games, and tip-off times will range from 7 to 10 p.m. ET. There's a ton of value among the bigs that will suit up, and we've identified one that stands out ahead of the action alongside two other ideal DraftKings plays. We've split the options into three tiers to help you find an edge in DFS.

Ameer Tyree got his start in NBA DFS over four years ago. The former DraftKings Nation betting and fantasy writer spent over a year and a half breaking down basketball slates to build optimal lineups there. Two of his top three plays from Tuesday returned at least 7X value, and now he's turned his attention to Friday's nine-game slate.

One play Ameer loves: Thaddeus Young. "Young is just one year removed from finishing as a top-10 fantasy power forward and showcased his skill set as a Spurs starter against the Heat on Thursday. He tallied eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and a pair of steals in 24 minutes and could have easily returned more than 8X value if the game wasn't a blowout." Ameer says about the matchup.

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