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3 Under-the-Radar Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays for 3/22/17

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Jeff Teague, PG, Indiana Pacers

FanDuel Price: $6,700

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Even if players don't want to pay up for big names like Russell Westbrook and John Wall, mid-range options like Kemba Walker and Elfrid Payton will likely attract more attention than Jeff Teague at point guard.

Teague hasn't been at the top of his game since the All-Star break, either.

Why You Should Use Him:

While Teague has shot only 37.6% from the field in his last 13 games, the Indiana Pacers point guard has picked up his fantasy output in the last three games. He's averaged 32.8 FanDuel points in the last week, with his 38.5-FanDuel-point performance on Monday being his best night in nearly a month. He finished that game with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 three-pointers.

A 43.7% field goal shooter on the year, Teague's shooting numbers are bound to improve, making him a more consistent scoring threat. His matchup with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday could do the trick.

Even with a top-10 defense in terms of efficiency, the Celtics have their defensive weaknesses, and his name is Isaiah Thomas. While IT2 is one the league's best scorers, his defense leaves a lot to be desired -- he ranks dead-last (90th) in regards to point guards with a -4.31 defensive real plus/minus. Thanks to Thomas, the C's rank in the bottom third in fantasy points allowed to opposing point guards.

The last time Teague played Boston, he went off for a season-high 31 points, sinking 9-of-15 shots from the floor. That game was one of his better fantasy nights of the season, as he finished with 47.0 FanDuel points.