Fantasy basketball picks and betting tips for Friday - ESPN

Friday's NBA slate is massive, featuring 10 games, including two nationally televised matchups on ESPN. The game I'm most excited for is a potential Eastern Conference Finals preview, as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics.

The Cavaliers enter on a league best eight game winning streak, while the Celtics just had their six-game streak snapped. Two prop bets from this matchup immediately caught my attention, which I broke down in a column with my colleague Andre Snellings. But beyond this game, there are plenty of other best bets and fantasy streamers to consider across the slate.

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Bol Bol, PF/C, Phoenix Suns (available in 88.9% of ESPN leagues)

The Suns have leaned heavily on Bol over the past nine games, and he has averaged 13.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 2.1 BPG in 23.5 MPG during that span. Bol has been even more productive in his four starts this season, averaging 17.8 PPG, 8.0 RPG, and 2.5 BPG. After scoring 34 fantasy points against the Pelicans on Thursday, he should be able to match or exceed that performance when they face off again on Friday, especially if he remains in the starting lineup.

Nick Richards, C, Phoenix Suns (89.9%)

Richards has started 18 games for the Suns this season, averaging 8.1 PPG, 9.6 RPG, and 1.0 BPG. This gives us a clear picture of what to expect from him as a streamer. However, Richards has an excellent matchup against a Pelicans team that ranks near the bottom of the league in defensive rating. He scored 34 fantasy points Thursday night and should be well positioned for another strong performance.

Aaron Nesmith, SF, Indiana