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

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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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey runs the football in an NFL game.

PrizePicks NFL Picks for Divisional Round Games: CMC and JSN Go Off?

January 15, 2026

49ers RB Christian McCaffrey and Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba highlight PrizePicks' NFL picks for the Divisional Round games.

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

Hawks vs. Lakers Prediction on Spread: Is Jalen Johnson Officially a Superstar?

January 13, 2026

Atlanta F Jalen Johnson is filling up stat sheets at an elite rate. How will that impact PrizePicks' Hawks vs. Lakers prediction on the spread?

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Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction, Picks for 1/12/26: Target Payton Pritchard?

January 12, 2026

Get the best Celtics vs. Pacers predictions and NBA Picks for Monday, January 12. The best Celtics vs. Pacers picks include Payton Pritchard and Pascal Siakam.

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