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 basketball in an NBA game.

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

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?

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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49ers QB Brock Purdy throws a football in an NFL game.

NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks for PrizePicks: Target QBs Brock Purdy, Jordan Love

Top-shelf quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Jordan Love top our NFL Wild Card Weekend picks for PrizePicks.

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76ers G VJ Edgecombe dunks a basketball in an NBA game.

76ers vs. Magic Prediction On the Spread: Steam From VJ Edgecombe, Desmond Bane?

Electric guards VJ Edgecombe and Desmond Bane look to blow up the box scores in PrizePicks' 76ers vs. Magic prediction on the spread.

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Hawks PG Trae Young goes to the basket. Trae Young is a top NBA trade candidate.

3 Trae Young Trade Destinations & Mock Trades: Wizards Favored to Land Trae

The NBA trade deadline is a month away and Trae Young could be on the move. Here are the top Trae Young trade destinations and mock trades.

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