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

Hawks F Jalen Johnson dribbles a basketall in an NBA game.

Pistons vs. Hawks Prediction, Tuesday NBA Picks: Can Jalen Johnson Cool Detroit?

November 18, 2025

Atlanta F Jalen Johnson aims to chill Detroit and Jalen Duren in our Pistons vs. Hawks prediction and Tuesday NBA pick.

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Knicks F Mikal Bridges shoots a free throw in an NBA game.

Heat vs. Knicks Prediction, Friday NBA Picks: Can Mikal Bridges Lead New York?

November 14, 2025

Do-it-all Knicks wing Mikal Bridges and Heat scoring machine Norman Powell lead our Heat vs. Knicks prediction and Friday NBA picks.

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Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs celebrates scoring a touchdown in a game.

Top Week 11 NFL DFS Picks for PrizePicks: Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, More

November 14, 2025

Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs and Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown mark some of the top Week 11 NFL DFS picks for PrizePicks.

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Jets RB Breece Hall runs the football in an NFL game.

Breece Hall Stats, Pick vs. Patriots for Thursday Night Football

November 13, 2025

How might Breece Hall perform against the surging New England Patriots? We'll break down the Jets RB's stats and pick vs. the Pats for Thursday Night Football.

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Cavaliers F/C Evan Mobley shoots a basketball in an NBA game.

Raptors vs. Cavs Prediction, Picks for Thursday NBA: Explosion From Evan Mobley?

November 13, 2025

The Cavs' inside-outside attack — featuring Evan Mobley and sharpshooter Sam Merrill — tops our Raptors vs. Cavs prediction and picks for Thursday's NBA action.

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