Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Friday, November 6:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
| # | Name | Opponent | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rudy Gay (SAC) | vs. HOU | Low |
| 2 | Carmelo Anthony (NY) | vs. MIL | Low |
| 3 | LeBron James (CLE) | vs. PHI | Low |
| 4 | Tobias Harris (ORL) | vs. TOR | Low |
| 5 | Marcus Morris (DET) | at PHO | Low |
Gay is a fair amount cheaper than his SF competition. He typically won't provide as many fantasy points, but the price is right. Morris comes even cheaper, but is less of a sure thing. Up against the Suns, he should earn his place in the top five.
Anthony and James are sure things; you know what you're going to get. They'll eat away at your budget, but will almost always fill the stat sheet.
| # | Name | Opponent | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Danilo Gallinari (DEN) | at GS | Low |
| 7 | Paul George (IND) | vs. MIA | Low |
| 8 | DeMarre Carroll (TOR) | at ORL | Medium |
| 9 | Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | at NY | Medium |
| 10 | Jae Crowder (BOS) | vs. WAS | Medium |
| 11 | Otto Porter (WAS) | at BOS | Medium |
| 12 | Luol Deng (MIA) | at IND | Medium |
| 13 | Joe Johnson (BKN) | vs. LAL | Medium |
| 14 | Evan Fournier (ORL) | vs. TOR | Medium |
| 15 | Trevor Ariza (HOU) | at SAC | Medium |
George has been a beast - a top five SF consistently, if not better. His salary has climbed, too - but if he lights it up against the Heat, his price won't matter because he'll have shown he's back in the elite class. Gallinari faces a touger challenge against the Warriors, but should still be effective.
Fournier has been surprisingly good for the Magic but regression should be anticipated. Crowder has earned his starting role with the Celtics and is a safe play at a low price. Deng and Johnson haven't been lights out while Porter has been a pleasant surprise. Porter is the best bet of the three on Friday.
| # | Name | Opponent | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Omri Casspi (SAC) | vs. HOU | Medium |
| 17 | Luke Babbitt (NO) | vs. ATL | Medium |
| 18 | Andre Iguodala (GS) | vs. DEN | High |
| 19 | Thabo Sefolosha (ATL) | at NO | High |
| 20 | Jerami Grant (PHI) | at CLE | High |
| 21 | Aaron Gordon (ORL) | vs. TOR | High |
| 22 | Stanley Johnson (DET) | at PHO | High |
| 23 | Corey Brewer (HOU) | at SAC | High |
| 24 | P.J. Tucker (PHO) | vs. DET | High |
| 25 | Justise Winslow (MIA) | at IND | High |
Sefalosha should play Friday, though he may be limited to ensure he doesn't re-injure his leg. Brewer, too, should be back in the lineup after missing time, but how much he plays will depend on his value.
Winslow has played excellent defense backing up Deng, though it isn't translating into excellent DFS results. He's a deep sleeper flier on a nightly basis.
