Fantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Tuesday

ESPN's fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data, featuring ESPN's proprietary Basketball Power Index (BPI) to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for Tuesday, March 28 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues.

At first glance, Tuesday's six-game schedule appears a bit sleepy. Which is to say, there are several big spreads and relatively unfamiliar matchups. Looking deeper, a wave of injuries serves to unlock several prominent values. The Washington Wizards, for instance, won't have Bradley Beal or Kyle Kuzma in the lineup against the Boston Celtics, vaulting versatile forward Deni Avdija into a major offensive role.

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The third-year talent is a free agent in 88% of ESPN leagues and has flashed real playmaking and improved scoring in recent games, aiding his case as a top target in both redraft and DFS competition. Another lottery-bound team with an interesting injury report is the Charlotte Hornets, as they will likely be without Terry Rozier and Gordon Hayward for a tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former lottery pick Dennis Smith Jr. (80% available) appears poised to start and run the offense at times.

The key rotation shift of the slate might just be in Memphis, as the Grizzlies host the Orlando Magic likely without Ja Morant, pushing guard Tyus Jones (74%) into a pivotal role as the team's offensive engine. It's fun to have all of our top fantasy players active and available, but it's also