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Mike Barner has been covering fantasy sports since 2007. He specializes in the NBA, NFL, and MLB. He is a two-time finalist for the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Basketball Writer of the Year award and won the 2021-22 FSGA NBA Experts Champions league. In addition to PrizePicks, Mike has written for Sports Illustrated, RotoWire, SportsLine, and more.

Latest Articles by Mike Barner

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes drops back to pass against the Houston Texans during an NFL game on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Week 17 NFL Playoff Scenarios: Playoff-Clinching Scenarios

December 24, 2024

Find all of the 2024-25 NFL Playoff Scenarios for the NFL Week 17 games, including the 11 games with Playoff-Clinching Implications.

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Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Gibbs headlines the top NFL DFS picks for PrizePicks for Week 16.

Week 16 NFL DFS Picks, Predictions & Top Matchups For Main Slate

December 19, 2024

Get the top NFL DFS Picks, Predictions, and Matchups to target for the Week 16 NFL DFS Main Slate on Sunday, including PrizePicks picks to target.

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Kings guard DeMar DeRozandrives to the basket during the game against the Thunder on November 25, 2024. DeMar DeRozan is a top NBA DFS pick on PrizePicks for Thursday.

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet Today: Picks & Projections for NBA Thursday

December 19, 2024

Get the top NBA picks and predictions in the NBA DFS Cheat Sheet for Thursday’s NBA games on PrizePicks, including player projections and games to target.

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Bills RB James Cook throws the ball into the stands after a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, September 12, 2024. James Cook is a start at RB for Week 16 in the fantasy football playoffs.

Who to Start or Sit in Fantasy Football? NFL Week 16 First Look

December 17, 2024

Get fantasy football start or sit decisions for your fantasy football playoffs matchup, plus NFL DFS projections for Sunday’s slate of games on PrizePicks.

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