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

Spurs C Victor Wembanyama shoots a basketball in an NBA game.

Victor Wembanyama Stats, Pick vs. Knicks in NBA Cup: Spurs C Seeks Hardware

December 16, 2025

Wemby's Spurs stare down G Jalen Brunson and his New Yorkers with the NBA Cup on the line. Check out our Victor Wembanyama stats and pick vs. the Knicks.

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Pistons G Cade Cunningham scores a basket in an NBA game.

Pistons vs. Celtics Prediction, Picks: Cade Cunningham, MVP?

December 15, 2025

Detroit G and MVP candidate Cade Cunningham and his teammate Jalen Duren top our Pistons vs. Celtics prediction and pick.

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Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase runs after a reception against the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL Week 15 Picks for PrizePicks, NFL DFS: Ja’Marr Chase, Jalen Hurts, More

December 14, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase and Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts mark some of the top NFL Week 15 picks for PrizePicks and NFL DFS.

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Kings F DeMar DeRozan shoots a basketball in an NBA game.

Nuggets vs. Kings Prediction, Picks: Target Jamal Murray and DeMar DeRozan?

December 11, 2025

Sacramento F DeMar DeRozan stares down Denver G Jamal Murray, highlighting our Nuggets vs. Kings prediction, picks.

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Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo puts his hands together during an NBA game.

NBA Trade Rumors to Watch: Will Giannis or Zion Be Traded?

December 10, 2025

Trade rumors are swirling as we approach the NBA trade deadline. Here are some of the top trade candidates, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Zion Williamson.

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