Get ready for an exciting 12-game slate in DraftKings’ main contest for college basketball. Find out the top players to watch, including Jamir Watkins and Tolu Smith, as well as some bargain options like Primo Spears and Nicolas Timberlake.

Top Players: Jamir Watkins and Tolu Smith

Jamir Watkins and Tolu Smith are two top players to watch in Tuesday’s college basketball games. Watkins, a forward from Florida State, has been in great form, consistently scoring at least 30.5 DKP in his last six games. He has been averaging 18.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.2 blocks during this stretch. Despite his high price, Watkins is a reliable option and should perform well against a guard-heavy Wolfpack team.

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Tolu Smith, a forward from Mississippi State, is a polarizing player due to his inconsistency. However, he has a high ceiling and is a great option for GPPs. In his last two games, Smith has averaged 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and a 37.3 percent usage rate. He has managed to stay out of foul trouble, allowing him to stay on the court. With Mississippi State’s fast-paced style of play, Smith could replicate his strong performance against Kentucky earlier in the season.

Middle Tier: Ben Krikke and Hunter Cattoor

Looking at the middle tier options, Ben Krikke from Iowa is worth considering. The Iowa vs. Penn State game is expected to be high-scoring, making Krikke a riskier mid-tier option with upside. In a previous matchup against Penn State, Krikke had a significant 29.4 percent usage rate and has averaged 32.9 DKP in his last two games. While there is some risk involved, the fast pace of the game should raise Krikke’s floor, making him a solid choice.

Another player to watch in the middle tier is Hunter Cattoor from Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech players are appealing options on Tuesday, with Cattoor, Lynn Kidd, and Sean Pedulla all offering good value for their prices. Syracuse plays at a fast tempo, which should benefit the Hokies, who have an implied total of 76.5 points. Cattoor is an intriguing option due to Syracuse’s defensive weaknesses, particularly in defending the 3-point line. Although he has been in a bit of a slump, this presents a buying opportunity as he has returned better than 4x value at this reduced price in seven of his last 11 games.

Bargain Options: Primo Spears and Nicolas Timberlake

For bargain options, Primo Spears from Florida State is a great value at a low price. While not suitable for cash games as he primarily focuses on scoring, Spears offers great potential for GPPs. He has shown the ability to score in bunches and responded well to a DNP coaches decision with a massive 39.5 percent usage rate in his last game against Clemson. Spears is a better talent than Chandler Jackson, who is getting starting opportunities, and should see significant playing time in a game that Florida State needs to win for their tournament resume.

Nicolas Timberlake from Kansas is an easy pick for salary relief, assuming Kevin McCullar is officially ruled out as expected. Timberlake has started three of the last four games in McCullar’s absence and has been playing consistent minutes. He has been producing between 14.5 and 21.75 DKP in those games, which is impressive for his price at this stage of the season.