FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy basketball lineup-December 14

High Value PF

Ersan Ilyasova-Philadelphia 76ers (5,600): Ilyasova is going to find playing time harder to come by in the Sixers suddenly crowded front court now that Nerlens Noel is back in the mix along with Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor. Ilyasova has been so good lately, though, that he should still find a way to get some playing time. Ilyasova has at least 24 fantasy points in each of his last five games including a monster 53.4 fantasy points on 23-17-4 against the Grizzlies. He’s a risky play because his playing time is so unclear, but he has a very high ceiling against the Raptors as well.∗∗

Enes Kanter-Oklahoma City Thunder (5,100): Kanter goes back to Utah where his career started as the Thunder visit the Jazz. Utah is expected to get Derrick Favors back which could lead to some bigger lineups allowing Kanter to more comfortably play PF. Kanter had just 13.9 fantasy points last night when everyone (including me) thought he was set up for a big game. He only played 19 minutes off the bench. H remains high-risk because of his role, but he can go off for big games when he get expanded time on the floor like he could tonight in a #RevengeGame.∗∗

Omri Casspi-Sacramento Kings (4,400): Another PF who knows all about inconsistent playing time is Omri Casspi of the Kings. Casspi was completely out of the Kings’ rotation earlier this season but he has re-established himself with a run of good play lately. Casspi has scored double-digit points in four straight and has 24 and 25.7 fantasy points in his last two contests. With Matt Barnes immediate future unclear, Casspi could get more time and more production moving forward.∗∗∗

Channing Frye-Cleveland Cavaliers (3,600): If you need a cheap play at PF, check out Frye who should get plenty of extra playing time tonight with the Cavs stars resting. He has the potential to go off against Memphis although his value is tied to his outside shot dropping.∗∗

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