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**Karl-Anthony Towns (C – NYK)**
When you include Karl-Anthony Towns in your DFS lineup, you know exactly what to expect. He has scored 21 or more points in eight straight games, recording double-doubles in his last two appearances. Over the last three games, he is averaging 29 points and 10 rebounds. Moreover, he has successfully made at least 10 field goals in each of his past five contests.
As one of the top-tier players by salary on Tuesday, Towns stands out not only for his health but also for his impressive average of 49.5 fantasy points per game. He will face a Dallas Mavericks team ranked 23rd in opponent defense, making him a strong candidate for a standout performance.
**Paolo Banchero (PF, SF – ORL)**
Lately, Paolo Banchero has been on a scoring spree. The 22-year-old former Duke standout has surpassed 30 points in three consecutive games, with an overall average of 30.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.7 three-pointers per game during this stretch.
His performance in March has been remarkable, averaging 30 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.6 three-pointers over 11 games since the beginning of the month. Notably, he exploded for 43 points along with 10 rebounds in a game against Minnesota on March 14th.
In his last encounter with the Hornets on February 12th, Banchero delivered an impressive 24 points, eight rebounds, six assists, four three-pointers, and a block in just 30 minutes.
**Evan Mobley (PF, C – CLE)**
With Donovan Mitchell contending with a left groin issue, Evan Mobley is expected to take on a greater offensive role. In his most recent game against Utah, he recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. Mobley is currently on a run of three consecutive double-doubles, averaging 18.6 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over the last ten games in March.
The last time he faced the Trail Blazers was on March 2nd, where he put up 20 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, including a three-pointer, while successfully hitting 7 of 10 from the free-throw line during a thrilling overtime win in Cleveland, which was also a game where Mitchell was absent.
**Deni Avdija (SF, PF – POR)**
Deni Avdija just came off a game where he scored “only” 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, a somewhat disappointing tally after his previous two games of 31 points each.
Nonetheless, Avdija boasts an impressive March average of 23 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2.8 three-pointers per game over the last ten matchups. In his previous outing against the Cavaliers in Cleveland on March 2nd, Avdija delivered a stunning triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
**Amen Thompson (PG, SF – HOU)**
Amen Thompson is poised to be a fulfilling option for DFS players looking for scoring solutions on Tuesday, particularly against the soft Atlanta Hawks defense that has allowed 119.3 points per game, placing them 28th in the league. Opponents are converting at a disheartening 48.2% from the field (28th) and 37.3% from three (27th).
In his last match, Thompson managed only 11 points while shooting 5 of 11 before getting into foul trouble but still managed to block three shots. In March, he averages 14 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in six games, positioning him as a strong mid-range asset.
**Jalen Duren (C – DET)**
Jalen Duren has a favorable matchup against the Spurs, who will be without Victor Wembanyama, enhancing his offensive prospects in the paint.
In his last three games, Duren has been averaging 17 points and 10.7 rebounds. Across the last twelve games in March, he has put up averages of 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks.
**OG Anunoby (SF, PF – NYK)**
OG Anunoby is in an advantageous position against a weak Dallas Mavericks defense. The Mavericks are struggling significantly in the Western Conference, partly due to their lack of a solid interior defense, and with Anthony Davis uncertain due to injury, the Knicks’ frontcourt has an excellent chance to exploit this on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
**Santi Aldama (PF – MEM)**
Santi Aldama has shown remarkable consistency over his last two outings, scoring exactly 16 points and grabbing five rebounds in each game, along with a total of five three-pointers. With Ja Morant sidelined for the fifth consecutive game, Aldama will be relied upon as a key offensive contributor.
**Fred VanVleet (PG – HOU)**
Though Fred VanVleet has been a bit inconsistent recently, he is expected to thrive against the Hawks. He has experienced three games with single-digit scoring in the past six outings, making him a real boom-or-bust option.
Just a game removed from a remarkable 37-point performance with nine three-pointers during an efficient 13-of-17 shooting night against the Heat, taking a gamble on VanVleet could pay off, as he aims to light up the Hawks.
**Luke Kennard (PG, SG – MEM)**
With Morant unavailable, Luke Kennard should see an increase in playing time. He recorded 15 points on a solid 6-of-9 shooting performance last Friday against the Clippers, also contributing with four assists, three steals, and two rebounds alongside three three-pointers. Should he replicate those numbers, he will more than justify his selection.
**De’Andre Hunter (SF, PF – CLE)**
De’Andre Hunter should maintain a significant role in the offense, and with Mitchell out, his scoring potential is heightened. In three of his last four games, Hunter has scored 15 or more points and has made at least two three-pointers in four consecutive matchups. The Trail Blazers have a porous defense, and Hunter could see an increase in his offensive responsibilities, potentially stepping up as the second or third scoring option with Mitchell sidelined.
**Brice Sensabaugh (SF – UTA)**
With Lauri Markkanen under the weather, Brice Sensabaugh, along with KJ Martin and Micah Potter, may see extended playing time. Sensabaugh has proven to be a consistent contributor in March, scoring double digits in three of his last four games and in 10 of his 13 outings this month, averaging 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.5 three-pointers per game.
