Mike Barner

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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

Brian Thomas Jr. is among the 4 WRs who top our Week 1 NFL DFS picks

Top Week 1 NFL DFS Picks: WR Takeover With Brian Thomas Jr., Drake London, 2 Rookies

Brian Thomas and Drake London are among the 4 wide receivers who top our Week 1 NFL DFS picks for the 2025 NFL Kickoff.

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Christian Yelich is among our top MLB DFS picks for 9/3/25.

Top MLB DFS Picks: Yelich, Alvarez & Bieber — 9/3/2025

Christian Yelich, Yordan Alvarez & Shane Bieber are three of our top MLB DFS picks for 9/3/25. Who clocks in at No. 4?

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Today's Yankees vs. Astros Prediction, Picks shine the spotlight on Max Fried

Yankees vs. Astros Prediction, Picks for Fried vs. Valdez: 9/2/2025

Today's Yankees vs. Astros prediction and picks shine the spotlight on elite pitchers Max Fried and Framber Valdez projections on PrizePicks.

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Will Giants WR Malik Nabers play in Week 1?

Malik Nabers Injury Status: Will Giants WR Play in Week 1?

Giants WR Malik Nabers has battled injuries throughout the preseason. Will he take the field in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders?

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Astros Jeremy Pena is a top MLB DFS pick for Thursday, August 28, on PrizePicks, as the Astros take on Kyle Freeland.

Top MLB DFS Picks (Early): Target Astros vs. Kyle Freeland | 8/28/25

Get the best MLB DFS picks for early games on Thursday, August 28, including Alex Bregman and Jeremy Pena projections for PrizePicks.

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