We get our first slate of 2017 tonight! Unfortunately, it's only five games. We still have some solid options in all types of leagues. Let's get the new year started the right way!

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/1/17. The DFS lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays on DraftKings. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @BalesSJustin.

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DraftKings DFS Guards

Dennis Schroder – PG, vs SA ($6,300)

Schroder has cooled off a bit recently, but he’s still averaging 20.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game over the last 10 days. He has scored at least 30 fantasy points in five of his last six games, including two games with 40 or more fantasy points. His price decreased tonight, but he gets a matchup against the Spurs, who have struggled against the point guard this season. Schroder can be used in all leagues tonight.

Nick Young – SG, vs TOR ($4,200)

Young relies heavily on scoring, but he’s averaging 23.2 fantasy points per game over the last 10 days. He has scored at least 20 fantasy points in seven of his last nine games, including a huge 45 fantasy point performance against the Cavs. He’s a great three-point shooter, which only adds to his value on DraftKings. He’s still fairly cheap tonight, and he can be used in all leagues.

DraftKings DFS Forwards

Karl-Anthony Towns – PF/C, vs POR (9,400) 

Towns has been an interesting fantasy option recently. He is fairly consistent, as he has scored at least 45 fantasy points in eight of his last 10 games. He has also displayed elite upside, as he scored nearly 70 fantasy points against the Rockets a few games ago. He has been a significantly better option at home this season, as well, and he gets a matchup against a fast paced Blazers team tonight. Towns can be used in all leagues.

Josh Richardson – SG/SF, vs DET ($5,700)

Richardson has been locked into big minutes for the Heat, as he has played at least 30 minutes in each of his last nine games. He has also been on fire recently, as he’s averaging 39.6 fantasy points in his last three games. He is a player that displayed the ability to contribute in multiple categories recently. He does come with quite a bit of risk, though, and he gets a tough matchup against the Pistons. Richardson is best suited for tournaments.

DraftKings DFS Centers

Dwight Howard – C, vs SA ($7,200)

Howard is another Hawks player that saw his price decrease tonight. He gets a matchup against the Spurs, who have been an average defense against the center this season. Howard has been an elite option since returning from injury, as he’s averaging 15.3 points, 16.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 block, and 1.0 steal in his first three games back. He’s a consistent player with elite upside, and he can safely be used in all leagues tonight.

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