The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and Friday night's Game 6 action is packed with must-watch matchups and potentially lucrative prop bets. The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to close out the Houston Rockets on the road, and all eyes are on center Deandre Ayton. After back-to-back double-doubles in the Lakers' last two losses—including a massive 18-point, 17-rebound performance in Game 5—Ayton is a key player to watch. According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, his over/under for total points is set at 11.5. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, projects Ayton to exceed that mark with 15.3 points, making this one of the top player props for Friday.

Over in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons are facing off against the Orlando Magic, and Pistons guard Ausar Thompson is generating buzz for his rebounding prowess. SportsLine NBA expert Larry Hartstein highlights that Thompson has grabbed eight or more rebounds in each of his last four meetings with the Magic. His over/under for total rebounds is 6.5, but given his recent form—including a 15-rebound performance in Game 5—he looks poised to clear that number. Adding to the intrigue, Pistons forward Tobias Harris (ankle) is questionable for Game 6. Harris has averaged 7.6 rebounds in this series, and if he's limited or out, Thompson could see even more rebounding opportunities.

For those looking to make informed bets, the SportsLine Projection Model has a proven track record, returning over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model is also on a hot streak, going 25-9 (74%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or just getting into playoff props, Friday's slate offers plenty of chances to cash in on the action.