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

De'Von Achane's calf injury could have an impact on your NFL DFS preseason Week 3 picks, including Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon.

NFL DFS Preseason Week 3 Picks & PrizePicks Today – Friday, Aug. 22

August 22, 2025

Making NFL DFS Preseason Week 3 picks on PrizePicks is a roller coaster ride, especially in Miami, as De'Von Achane's injury opens up a role for RB Ollie Gordon.

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Will the New York Giants give rookie RB Cam Skattebo his first NFL action in their preseason finale against the New England Patriots?

Patriots vs. Giants Prediction, Picks, How to Watch (Preseason Week 3)

August 21, 2025

Get our Patriots vs. Giants prediction and picks for Thursday Night Football in NFL Preseason Week 3, as Cam Skattebo may make his preseason debut.

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Bucs WR Mike Evans holds his leg after an injury. After players are injured in the NFL, fantasy football owners turn to the waiver waire.

How Does the Waiver Wire Work in Fantasy Football? Explained

July 27, 2025

Learn how the fantasy football waiver wire works to acquire new players on your team from waivers — and why NFLSZN is a simpler way to play fantasy football.

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Royals Salvador Perez celebrate a home run in an MLB game. Salvador Perez is a top MLB DFS pick for PrizePicks on Friday, July 25.

MLB DFS Picks for PrizePicks Today – Friday, July 25

July 25, 2025

Get the best MLB picks for PrizePicks on Friday, July 25, including MLB projections for today. Top MLB picks include Shohei Ohtani and Salvador Perez.

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