Mike Barner

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

Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba prepares for an NFL game.

NFL Conference Championship Games Picks for PrizePicks: The JSN Game?

January 22, 2026

PrizePicks' NFL Conference Championship games picks spotlight Seahawks All-Pro WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and MVP candidate, Rams QB Matthew Stafford.

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Knicks C-F Karl-Anthony Towns rebounds a basketball in an NBAg game.

NBA DFS Picks for PrizePicks, January 21: Target KAT?

January 21, 2026

Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns and Hornets wing Brandon Miller top PrizePicks' NBA DFS Picks for January 21.

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76ers F Paul George dribbles a basketball during an NBA game.

Suns vs. 76ers Prediction and Spread: PG13 and V.J. Lead Philly

January 20, 2026

Philadelphia stat-stuffers Paul George and V.J. Edgecombe top PrizePicks' Suns vs. 76ers prediction and spread.

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Warriors F Jimmy Butler chases a ball in an NBA game.

Top NBA Picks for MLK Day Games on PrizePicks: Eye Jimmy Butler?

January 19, 2026

Warriors heavies Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry lead PrizePicks' top NBA Picks for the MLK Day Games.

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Clippers F Kawhi Leonard dribbles a basketball in an NBA game.

Clippers vs. Raptors Prediction, Spread, Total: January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

Kawhi Leonard tops PrizePicks' Clippers vs. Raptors prediction, spread, and total for January 16, 2026.

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