Friday's Small Forward Value Rankings
Here are theScore's small forward value rankings for Friday, March 25:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| P.J. Tucker (PHX) | at SAC | 9 |
| Harrison Barnes (GS) | vs. DAL | 9 |
| Marcus Morris (DET) | vs. CHA | 9 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | at ATL | 8 |
| Mirza Teletovic (PHX) | at SAC | 8 |
The typically inconsistent Tucker has returned elite value in each of his past two games, and he'll face the league's highest paced team on Friday. He's posted at least 13 points or rebounds in each of his past three outings. Barnes has attempted double-digit shots in three of his past four games, making multiple 3-pointers in each of those games. Friday's matchup is ideal.
Following a bout of struggles, Morris has now scored in double figures in three of his past four games, totaling 14 rebounds and 12 assists. He's made a total of 13 3-pointers over those four games. Teletovic will return value if in the starting lineup.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Johnson (DET) | vs. CHA | 7 |
| Thabo Sefolosha (ATL) | vs. MIL | 7 |
| Joe Johnson (MIA) | vs. ORL | 7 |
| Otto Porter (WAS) | vs. MIN | 7 |
| Tobias Harris (DET) | vs. CHA | 6 |
| JaKarr Sampson (DEN) | at LAL | 6 |
Johnson played 29 minutes off the bench in Detroit's most recent game, scoring 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting from the field, and grabbing eight rebounds. He can return value from a reserve role. Sefolosha has become the Hawks' most effective weapon from the small forward position, and his role will continue to grow.
Johnson's made just two field goals in each of his past two games, but he regularly plays over 30 minutes per game.
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Omri Casspi (SAC) | vs. PHX | 5 |
| Michael Beasley (HOU) | vs. TOR | 4 |
| Rudy Gay (SAC) | vs. PHX | 4 |
Casspi's topped 20 minutes in eight of his past 10 games, scoring in double figures in seven of the 10. He's grabbed at least four rebounds in each of his past five outings. Beasley has cooled off, but his price has fallen and so has ownership. He's a great contrarian play in an adequate matchup. A plus matchup may favor Gay, but he's struggled in recent appealing matchups.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Ariza (HOU) | vs. TOR | 3 |
| Matt Barnes (MEM) | at SA | 3 |
| Lance Stephenson (MEM) | at SA | 2 |
| Luol Deng (MIA) | vs. ORL | 2 |
| Kent Bazemore (ATL) | vs. MIL | 2 |
Barnes and Stephenson have been interchangeable of late, with both proving capable of returning value in the same game. They have a very tough matchup against the Spurs, and both salaries are too high to trust as they continue splitting time.