Thursday's Shooting Guard Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shooting guard value rankings for Thursday, February 25:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| James Harden (HOU) | at POR | 10 |
| C.J. McCollum (POR) | vs. HOU | 9 |
| Klay Thompson (GS) | at ORL | 8 |
| Victor Oladipo (ORL) | vs. GS | 8 |
| Avery Bradley (BOS) | vs. MIL | 8 |
Harden will cost you, but he's earned it. When he last played Portland, Harden scored 34 points, collected nine rebounds and tallied 11 assists. McCollum was less successful in that game, but he's been electric against Utah and especially Brooklyn since the All-Star break. Oladipo has played 40 minutes in four straight games and fills up the box score when he gets floor time.
Bradley gets more floor time than teammate Evan Turner and will be more likely to return value against the Bucks. Thompson will shoot from beyond the arc, and he's proven to be consistent at his niche. The long road trip has yet to take its toll on him and he can be trusted.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton (MIL) | at BOS | 7 |
| Evan Turner (BOS) | vs. MIL | 6 |
| Rodney Hood (UTA) | vs. SA | 5 |
| Devin Booker (PHX) | vs. BKN | 5 |
| Evan Fournier (ORL) | vs. GS | 4 |
Middleton is steady if unremarkable. Even against Boston's strong defense, he should do fine. He'll score 18-28 points and add a few rebounds and assists for good measure. There's also the possibility of a few steals.
Hood has been good, but the matchup against the Spurs is not favorable. Besides, the Jazz have not been trusting him with the ball in key moments, which could hinder his role if the game stays close.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Green (SA) | at UTA | 3 |
| Wayne Ellington (BKN) | at PHX | 3 |
| O.J. Mayo (MIL) | at BOS | 2 |
| Dion Waiters (OKC) | at NO | 2 |
| Bryce Dejean-Jones (NO) | vs. OKC | 1 |
Trust Green in soft matchups. On the road in Utah is not a soft matchup. Fade him. Mayo has had a couple strong DFS showings in a row and his salary has jumped because of it. The Celtics' D should return him to earth.