Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Friday, January 15:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Paul George (IND) | vs. WAS | 9 |
| LeBron James (CLE) | at HOU | 9 |
| Kevin Durant (OKC) | vs. MIN | 8 |
| Nicolas Batum (CHA) | at NO | 8 |
James and George should have plenty of success against a weak Rockets defense and a Wizards team plagued by injuries. Durant is playing the second of a back-to-back and comes with a limited ceiling, though he should return his value.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Jae Crowder (BOS) | vs. PHX | 7 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu (POR) | at BKN | 7 |
| C.J. Miles (IND) | vs. WAS | 7 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | vs. ATL | 7 |
| Otto Porter (WAS) | at IND | 7 |
Crowder's floor may never be higher against the league's second worst defense. Antetokounmpo clashes against a top defense but still be rolled has contrarian value on this nine-game slate.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mirza Teletovic (PHX) | at BOS | 6 |
| Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | vs. MIA | 6 |
| T.J. Warren (PHX) | at BOS | 5 |
| Joe Johnson (BKN) | vs. POR | 5 |
| Kent Bazemore (ATL) | at MIL | 5 |
Options are limited despite a nine-game slate and these five players have a limited floor and offer little to no value.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Parsons (DAL) | at CHI | 4 |
| Trevor Ariza (HOU) | vs. CLE | 4 |
| Luol Deng (MIA) | at DEN | 3 |
| P.J. Tucker (PHX) | at BOS | 2 |
| Tony Snell (CHI) | vs. DAL | 2 |
Parsons' ceiling is capped due to a daunting matchup against the Bulls and is worthy of a fade. Chicago's F Nikola Mirotic is listed as a PF on most DFS sites, however, he starts at the SF position - depleting Snell's already low value.
