Wednesday's Center Value Rankings
Here are theScore's center value rankings for Wednesday, January 27:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert (UTA) | vs. CHA | 10 |
| Tyson Chandler (PHX) | at CLE | 9 |
| Alex Len (PHX) | at CLE | 9 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | vs. OKC | 9 |
| Andre Drummond (DET) | vs. PHI | 9 |
Gobert shone with 17 points and 17 rebounds Monday. He'll have a chance to duplicate that performance against a Hornets frontcourt that just allowed Sacramento Kings PF DeMarcus Cousins to go for 56 points.
Chandler has been putting together some staggering rebound totals of late, and Len will of great value if he can maintain a starting role. Drummond will have his way against a 76ers team likely to be without Jahlil Okafor.
Best of the Rest
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | at BOS | 8 |
| Salah Mejri (DAL) | at GS | 8 |
| Gorgui Dieng (MIN) | vs. OKC | 8 |
| Spencer Hawes (CHA) | at UTA | 8 |
| DeAndre Jordan (LAC) | at ATL | 8 |
| Al Horford (ATL) | vs. LAC | 7 |
| Steven Adams (OKC) | at MIN | 7 |
| Frank Kaminsky (CHA) | at UTA | 7 |
Jokic posted 15 points and 10 rebounds in just 18 minutes against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He's a high-upside play, even with an uncertain workload. Mejri posted a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds after starting Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. The production is sustainable if he remains a starter during Zaza Pachulia's absence.
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Enes Kanter (OKC) | at MIN | 6 |
| Tyler Zeller (BOS) | vs. DEN | 6 |
| Aron Baynes (DET) | vs. PHI | 6 |
| Kelly Olynyk (BOS) | vs. DEN | 5 |
| JaVale McGee (DAL) | at GS | 5 |
| Marreese Speights (GS) | vs. DAL | 5 |
| Jared Sullinger (BOS) | vs. DEN | 4 |
| Anderson Varejao (CLE) | vs. PHX | 4 |
With the exception of McGee's date with the Golden State Warriors, this tier is full of positive matchups. Those should bring about extended playing time for players with fluctuating roles.
McGee's role has outgrown his price point with Pachulia out of the lineup, and he doesn't require much in order to return value.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Lauvergne (DEN) | at BOS | 3 |
| Jahlil Okafor (PHI) | at DET | 3 |
| Andrew Bogut (GS) | vs. DAL | 2 |
| Jusuf Nurkic (DEN) | at BOS | 1 |
| Timofey Mozgov (CLE) | vs. PHX | 1 |
Okafor missed Tuesday's game due to an illness, and he'll likely be questionable for Wednesday. In a best-case scenario, he'll face an extremely difficult matchup against Drummond.
Mozgov is likely to remain a bench player for the Cavaliers, following Tristan Thompson's breakout performance Monday.
HEADLINES
- Luka seeking specialized treatment in Europe to accelerate recovery
- Flagg becomes 1st rookie since Iverson with back-to-back 40-point games
- LaMelo's 35-point night leads Hornets to 4th straight win
- Pauley's pinch-hit double keys Marlins' comeback win over Yanks
- Curry to play approximately 25 minutes vs. Rockets after 2-month absence