Wednesday's Small Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Wednesday, January 27:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant (OKC) | at MIN | 10 |
| Kawhi Leonard (SA) | vs. HOU | 10 |
| LeBron James (CLE) | vs. PHX | 10 |
The top three small forwards on the pricing charts on easily the top-three options of the night. The only issue for any of the three will be staying in a game that's likely to be a blowout.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hayward (UTA) | vs. CHA | 8 |
| Jae Crowder (BOS) | vs. DEN | 8 |
| Shabazz Muhammad (MIN) | vs. OKC | 8 |
| Chandler Parsons (DAL) | at GS | 8 |
| Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | at BOS | 7 |
| P.J. Tucker (PHX) | at CLE | 7 |
| Kent Bazemore (ATL) | vs. LAC | 7 |
| P.J. Hairston (CHA) | at UTA | 7 |
Some more conventional matchups in this tier should provide more stable workloads, albeit with lower ceilings. Hayward attempted 23 field goals on Monday, but he won't miss 16 of them every night.
Hairston seemed poised for a big night Monday, but he struggled with his shot going just 2-for-7 from the floor. He also managed a meager two rebounds, but he should rebound from that poor performance with his steadying workload.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant (PHI) | at DET | 6 |
| Corey Brewer (HOU) | at SA | 6 |
| Marcus Morris (DET) | vs. PHI | 5 |
| Kyle Singler (OKC) | at MIN | 5 |
| Thabo Sefolosha (ATL) | vs. LAC | 5 |
| Wesley Johnson (LAC) | at ATL | 5 |
| Robert Covington (PHI) | at DET | 5 |
| Harrison Barnes (GS) | vs. DAL | 4 |
| Jeremy Evans (DAL) | at GS | 4 |
Grant received the start on Tuesday, with C Jahlil Okafor scratched late due to an illness. A starting role provides him with the opportunity to return value, but he has a fairly low ceiling.
Evans will have a chance to shine while assuming a larger role for the injury-ravaged Mavericks.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Pierce (LAC) | at ATL | 3 |
| T.J. Warren (PHX) | at CLE | 3 |
| Andre Iguodala (GS) | vs. DAL | 2 |
| Mirza Teletovic (PHX) | at CLE | 2 |
| Trevor Ariza (HOU) | at SA | 1 |
Iguodala was used only slightly in Monday's blowout victory of the San Antonio Spurs, confirming his usage is far too unpredictable for his price point. Teletovic has totaled just 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists in his past three games.
Ariza will come with high ownership after combining for 60 points over his past two games. He faces a much tougher matchup Wednesday, making it a good night to fade him.