Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: Best NHL DFS DraftKings Lineup for Jan. 29
For the second time since the NHL All-Star Game, 10 or more games will be played on Thursday night. Before the games get underway, here's a look at an optimal lineup for Jan. 29 and analysis for notable players.
| C | Sean Monahan | MIN (21st) | 3.1 | $5,800 |
| C | Bryan Little | @PHI (22nd) | 3.1 | $5,000 |
| W | Blake Wheeler | @PHI (26th) | 3.6 | $5,600 |
| W | Phil Kessel | ARI (25th) | 3.9 | $6,200 |
| W | James van Riemsdyk | ARI (28th) | 3.9 | $5,800 |
| D | Kevin Shattenkirk | NSH (21st) | 3.8 | $5,300 |
| D | Trevor Daley | @OTT (30th) | 3.0 | $4,400 |
| G | Roberto Luongo | CLS (17th) | 4.5 | $7,500 |
| UTIL | Mark Stone | OTT (21st) | 2.4 | $4,300 |
C Sean Monahan, Calgary Flames ($5,800)
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Searching for a player at a low value who has been on a hot streak recently? Look no further than Sean Monahan, who has tallied at least one point in every one of his last five games.
The Calgary Flames center has four goals and two assists over that span, and the All-Star break didn't slow him down. Adding another assist on Tuesday, Monahan will outplay his value for DraftKings players against the Minnesota Wild.
W Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs ($6,200)
This is a bit more risky, but the matchup is too favorable, and the Vegas line is the highest for this matchup. Odds Shark currently has the over/under at six, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a 1.5-point spread on their side.
Phil Kessel has been in a bit of a slump with just one point in his last six games, but the shots will eventually find the back of the net. If he can recapture some of his luster against a porous Arizona Coyotes defense at home, Kessel will be a great value grab.
D Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues ($5,300)
With 10 points already in January, Kevin Shattenkirk has continued to be one of the best defensemen in the NHL. The fourth-year player had time to heal since his last regulation game 10 days ago, so he should be fresh against the Nashville Predators at home.
Averaging 3.8 fantasy points per game in DraftKings leagues, Shattenkirk is nearly as effective as Kessel or James van Riemsdyk. Going toe to toe with a defense that ranks 21st against defensemen, get Shattenkirk at a good price while you still can.
G Roberto Luongo, Florida Panthers ($7,500)
Did Roberto Luongo look great in his first game back since the All-Star break? No, he looked downright dreadful. But going against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that ranks 24th in the NHL in goals per game might just do the trick for the veteran goalie.
Taking a chance on Luongo at a lower price than normal will pay off against Columbus. Given his experience bouncing back from rough outings, Luongo will prove he's still up to the task on Thursday night.
UTIL Mark Stone, Ottawa Senators ($4,300)
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Though many have overlooked his recent streak of success, Mark Stone has made his extra ice time worth it for the Senators. Since scoring two goals in four games to start January, the winger has seen over 15 minutes of ice time in the last six games.
Just a second-year player, Stone's confidence has grown with one goal and six assists during that span. As far as utility players go, Stone comes at a great value and will shine for DraftKings owners.
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