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3 Under-the-Radar Daily Fantasy Basketball Plays for 4/4/17
Kevin Love has been seeing more minutes lately, but still isn't likely to be a popular option on a loaded 11-game slate. Who else will fly under the radar?

Kevin Love, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers

FanDuel Price: $7,300

Why He Will Go Overlooked:

Kevin Love has fallen off the fantasy radar for most due to his minutes restriction. With other power forwards such as Anthony Davis, Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis, Richaun Holmes, and Aaron Gordon all likely to soak up a good percentage of ownership, Love isn't likely to be a popular play.

Why You Should Use Him:

It has sort of flown under the radar, but Love has now played 30-plus minutes in consecutive games. Most recently, he was allowed to play 37 minutes in an overtime game two nights ago. Tonight's matchup with the Orlando Magic will mark Love's 10th game since returning from injury and he should be looking at a full allotment of minutes.

In addition to more playing time, Love should benefit from a matchup against Orlando, who has allowed the third-most FanDuel points to opposing power forwards. Orlando has also allowed the third-most points per possession in the post, as well as the second-highest field goal percentage down low. They also have struggled on the glass, ranking 25th as a team in rebounding rate.

Love is a risky play because we don't know he is going to get his minutes tonight. Since this game has a nine-point spread and could easily be a blowout, he is more of a tournament play than a cash-game consideration. However, he has big-time upside in this matchup and his price and potential low ownership don't reflect his recent minutes and production.

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