This is the weirdest slate of basketball I've seen in a while. There are four total games, but DraftKings split it up into two slates with only two games. Hopefully they add an "All Day" slate, but that doesn't look likely at this point.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for DraftKings on 1/22/17. 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

Eric Bledsoe – PG, at TOR ($8,400)

Bledsoe has looked outstanding recently, as he’s averaging over 40 fantasy points per game over the last 10 days. He has scored at least 50 fantasy points in three of his last five games, and he gets a solid matchup against the Raptors tonight. Bledsoe has good triple double potential, and he can add steals to his lines on a nightly basis. Bledsoe dominated the Raptors in their only matchup this season, and he can be used in all leagues on the small slate.

Lou Williams – SG, at DAL ($5,600)

Williams will likely see his minutes increase a bit tonight, as D’Angelo Russell will miss this game with an injury. Williams has really been heating up recently, as well, and he’s averaging 40.4 fantasy points per game over his last three games. He is a huge part of the Lakers offense, and he continues to see plenty of shots off the bench. He gets a tough matchup against the Mavs, but options are limited today, and Williams makes a great play.

DraftKings DFS Forwards

Kevin Durant – SF, at ORL ($10,300)

Durant has been one of the most efficient players in the NBA over his last few games. He’s averaging 29.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game over the last 10 days, and he gets a decent matchup against the Magic today. Orlando doesn’t have anyone that is going to be able to guard Durant, and he’s a player that comes with elite upside. He has scored 56 and 70 fantasy points in his last two games, and he’s a good option in all leagues tonight.

Gorgui Deing – PF/C, vs DEN ($5,300)

Dieng has struggled quite a bit recently, but he has also displayed good upside for his price tag. He has scored at least 30 fantasy points in two of his last three games, and he only played 26 minutes in the only game he wasn’t able to reach that number. He’s a player that can score in multiple categories, and he gets a good matchup against the Nuggets tonight. He’s a tournament only option, though.

DraftKings DFS Centers

Nikola Jokic – C, at MIN ($9,100)

Jokic has been an elite center in the NBA recently, as he’s averaging 29.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.0 steal per game over the last 10 days. He is the focal point of the Nuggets offense, and he’s taking as many shots as he wants on a nightly basis. He gets a decent matchup against the Wolves tonight, and Jokic continues to make an elite option, as his price hasn’t quite caught up to his recent production.

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