2023 NBA playoffs - Odds, picks, betting tips for Friday's Game 6s - ESPN

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The final stages of the first round could play out on Friday evening. The Golden State Warriors are in position to finish their contentious and competitive series against the Sacramento Kings, while the Los Angeles Lakers similarly are positioned as home favorites in a close-out opportunity against the Memphis Grizzlies.

This four-team player pool does present some interesting paths to value, such as Kevon Looney's ascent as an elite rebounder and distributor. Leveraged in dribble handoffs, commonly called DHO plays, Looney has dished 21 dimes over the past three games. Not only is Looney my model's highest-rated player for DFS lineups, he's also a sound target to exceed his passing prop of 2.5 assists.

It's an ideal night to build around superstars such as Stephen Curry and LeBron James, which will require finding some bargain spots in lineups. Each team, thankfully, seems to claim at least one standout value at guard, including the likes of Austin Reaves, Malik Monk, Desmond Bane, and Jordan Poole as key examples.

— Jim McCormick

Records (Against the Spread) Kings: 48-34 (45-37-0) Warriors: 44-38 (39-42-1)

Line: Warriors (-7.5) Total: 234.5BPI Projection: Warriors by 3.4Money Line: Kings (260), Warriors (-335)

Injury Report: Kings: Matthew Dellavedova, (OUT — Finger) Warriors: Andre Iguodala, (OUT — Wrist); Ryan Rollins, (OUT — Foot)Note: BPI numbers factor players who are ruled