3 Under-the-Radar Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays for 1/16/17

Ersan Ilyasvoa, PF, Philadelphia 76ers

FanDuel Price: $5,900

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Power forward is surprisingly deep on today's slate, especially at the top end. Anthony Davis should eat against an Indiana Pacers frontcourt that has struggled defensively all season. Paul Millsap has topped 30 FanDuel points in nine straight games and should have no trouble making that 10 against the Porzingis-less New York Knicks. Nikola Jokic and Jabari Parker are in the midst of breakout seasons and both find themselves in great spots tonight.

Among value plays, Ersan Ilyasova has new starter Terrence Jones to compete with. Jones has been hot recently, is cheaper than Ilyasova, and is in a great spot against the Pacers. Among all these options, Ilyasova's ownership should be palatable with Embiid back in the lineup for the Sixers.

Why You Should Use Him:

Ilyasova has been Philly's most consistent scorer this season, reaching double digits in 19-straight games. He leads the team in three pointers made and threes attempted per game.

Tonight, he will take on a Bucks team that has struggled mightily to defend the three-point line over the past two seasons. They've allowed the fifth-most three pointers per game this season after giving up the sixth-most last season. They've also allowed the second-most points to opposing spot-up shooters this season after giving up more than any team last season.

Leading the Bucks in points allowed to spot-up shooters is Jabari Parker, who has given up the second-most points in the NBA to opposing spot-up shooters after allowing the most last season. Parker also ranks dead last in defensive real plus-minus among 93 qualified power forwards this season.

Ilyasova's role in the offense and consistent scoring over the past two months makes him a safe option in any format, and his potential to get hot against Milwaukee's negligent perimeter defense gives him exciting tournament upside.