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.

Articles by Mike Barner

Tigers vs. Mets Prediction, MLB Picks for Thursday, May 14

By Mike Barner • May 14, 2026

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Angels vs. Guardians Prediction, MLB Picks for Wednesday, May 13

By Mike Barner • May 13, 2026

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Phillies vs. Red Sox Prediction, MLB Picks for Tuesday, May 12

By Mike Barner • May 12, 2026

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Yankees vs. Orioles Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, May 11

By Mike Barner • May 11, 2026

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Reds vs. Cubs Prediction, MLB Picks for Thursday, May 7

By Mike Barner • May 07, 2026

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Dodgers vs. Astros Prediction, MLB Picks for Wednesday, May 6

By Mike Barner • May 06, 2026

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Red Sox vs. Tigers Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, May 4

By Mike Barner • May 04, 2026

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Royals vs. Athletics Prediction, MLB Picks for Thursday, April 30

By Mike Barner • Apr 30, 2026

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Marlins vs. Dodgers Prediction, MLB Picks for Wednesday, April 29

By Mike Barner • Apr 29, 2026

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Royals vs. Athletics Prediction, MLB Picks for Tuesday, April 28

By Mike Barner • Apr 28, 2026

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Yankees vs. Rangers Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, April 27

By Mike Barner • Apr 27, 2026

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Yankees vs. Red Sox Prediction, MLB Picks for Thursday, April 23

By Mike Barner • Apr 23, 2026

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Yankees vs. Red Sox Prediction, MLB Picks for Wednesday, April 22

By Mike Barner • Apr 22, 2026

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Yankees vs. Red Sox Prediction, MLB Picks for Tuesday, April 21

By Mike Barner • Apr 21, 2026

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Dodgers vs. Rockies Prediction, MLB Picks for Friday, April 17

By Mike Barner • Apr 17, 2026

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Angels vs. Yankees Prediction, MLB Picks for Thursday, April 16

By Mike Barner • Apr 16, 2026

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Mets vs. Dodgers Prediction, MLB Picks for Wednesday, April 15

By Mike Barner • Apr 15, 2026

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Mets vs. Dodgers Prediction, MLB Picks for Tuesday, April 14

By Mike Barner • Apr 14, 2026

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Mets vs. Dodgers Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, April 13

By Mike Barner • Apr 13, 2026

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Hornets vs. Celtics Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, April 7

By Mike Barner • Apr 07, 2026

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Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Prediction, MLB Pick for Tuesday, April 7

By Mike Barner • Apr 07, 2026

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Mets vs. Giants Prediction, MLB Pick for Thursday, April 2

By Mike Barner • Apr 02, 2026

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Raptors vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 31

By Mike Barner • Mar 31, 2026

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Knicks vs. Rockets Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 31

By Mike Barner • Mar 31, 2026

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Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Prediction, Picks, Spread for MLB Opening Day – 3/26/26

By Mike Barner • Mar 26, 2026

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Pelicans vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, March 26

By Mike Barner • Mar 26, 2026

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Kings vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 24

By Mike Barner • Mar 24, 2026

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Magic vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, March 19

By Mike Barner • Mar 19, 2026

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How Many HRs Will Vlad Guerrero Jr. Hit in 2026? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

By Mike Barner • Mar 18, 2026

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Will Aaron Judge Win AL MVP Again in 2026? Fantasy Baseball Preview

By Mike Barner • Mar 17, 2026

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Heat vs. Hornets Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 17

By Mike Barner • Mar 17, 2026

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Bulls vs. Clippers Prediction, NBA Picks for Friday, March 13

By Mike Barner • Mar 13, 2026

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Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 10

By Mike Barner • Mar 10, 2026

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Bulls vs. Warriors Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 10

By Mike Barner • Mar 10, 2026

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2026 Cincinnati Bengals Free Agency Report: Departures, Signings & Targets

By Mike Barner • Mar 09, 2026

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Bulls vs. Suns Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, March 5

By Mike Barner • Mar 05, 2026

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Raptors vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, March 5

By Mike Barner • Mar 05, 2026

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Thunder vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 3

By Mike Barner • Mar 03, 2026

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Lakers vs. Suns Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, February 26

By Mike Barner • Feb 26, 2026

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Heat vs. 76ers Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, February 26

By Mike Barner • Feb 26, 2026

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Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks: Eye Anthony Edwards?

By Mike Barner • Feb 24, 2026

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Mavericks vs. Suns Prediction, Spread: Booker, Brooks Irritate Mavs?

By Mike Barner • Feb 10, 2026

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Heat vs. Celtics Prediction, Spread: Eye Bam Adebayo, Derrick White?

By Mike Barner • Feb 06, 2026

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6 PrizePicks Super Bowl Picks for Seahawks vs. Patriots

By Mike Barner • Feb 06, 2026

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2026 Super Bowl MVP Picks, History, Favorites for Seahawks vs. Pats

By Mike Barner • Feb 06, 2026

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Lakers vs. Nets Prediction, Spread: Luka and LeBron Storm New York

By Mike Barner • Feb 03, 2026

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76ers vs. Clippers Prediction, Spread: Embiid and Kawhi Throw Down

By Mike Barner • Feb 02, 2026

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Cavaliers vs. Suns Prediction, Spread, Picks: Donovan Mitchell Walks the Line

By Mike Barner • Jan 30, 2026

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New York Knicks Trade Rumors Led by Giannis, Karl-Anthony Towns: Mock Trades

By Mike Barner • Jan 29, 2026

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Heat vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread: Giddey, Ayo Lead Chicago Backcourt?

By Mike Barner • Jan 29, 2026

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Chicago Bulls Trade Rumors Led by Zion, Domantas Sabonis Mock Trades

By Mike Barner • Jan 26, 2026

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Suns vs. Hawks Prediction, Spread: Jalen Green Backcourt Battle

By Mike Barner • Jan 23, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 22, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 21, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 20, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 19, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 16, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 15, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 13, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 12, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 10, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 09, 2026

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

By Mike Barner • Jan 06, 2026

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Mavericks vs. Kings NBA Picks for Tuesday, January 6: Target Flagg and the Brow?

By Mike Barner • Jan 06, 2026

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Knicks vs. Pistons Prediction, NBA Picks for Monday, January 5: KAT Goes Off?

By Mike Barner • Jan 05, 2026

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NFL Week 18 Picks for PrizePicks: Justin Jefferson For 1,000, Bo Nix For 4,000?

By Mike Barner • Jan 03, 2026

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Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction: Battle of the Jalens - Brunson Stares Down Johnson

By Mike Barner • Jan 02, 2026

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Celtics vs. Jazz Prediction: Jaylen Brown and Derrick White Face Lauri Markkanen

By Mike Barner • Dec 30, 2025

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NFL Week 17 Picks for PrizePicks, NFL DFS: Will Saquon Barkley Roast The Bills?

By Mike Barner • Dec 26, 2025

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NFL Week 16 Picks for PrizePicks, NFL DFS: Time for Justin Jefferson to Shine?

By Mike Barner • Dec 20, 2025

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Magic vs. Nuggets Prediction, Picks: Can Nikola Jokic Continue Scoring Surge?

By Mike Barner • Dec 18, 2025

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Pistons vs. Mavs Prediction, Picks: Throwback Game From Klay Thompson?

By Mike Barner • Dec 18, 2025

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

By Mike Barner • Dec 16, 2025

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

By Mike Barner • Dec 15, 2025

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

By Mike Barner • Dec 14, 2025

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

By Mike Barner • Dec 11, 2025

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

By Mike Barner • Dec 10, 2025

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Knicks vs. Raptors Prediction, NBA Cup Picks: Jalen Brunson Meets Brandon Ingram

By Mike Barner • Dec 09, 2025

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Spurs vs. Pelicans Prediction, NBA Picks: Can De’Aaron Fox Torch Shaky Pels D?

By Mike Barner • Dec 08, 2025

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NFL Week 14 Picks for PrizePicks, NFL DFS: Justin Jefferson, De’Von Achane, More

By Mike Barner • Dec 05, 2025

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Lakers vs. Raptors Prediction, Picks: LeBron In, Luka Out

By Mike Barner • Dec 04, 2025

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Knicks vs. Celtics Prediction, Picks: Can KAT Shine on Network TV?

By Mike Barner • Dec 02, 2025

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Suns vs. Lakers Prediction, NBA Picks Today: Luka Under the Microscope

By Mike Barner • Dec 01, 2025

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Top NFL Week 13 Picks for PrizePicks: De’Von Achane Marches Over the Saints?

By Mike Barner • Nov 28, 2025

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Top PrizePicks Picks for NFL Thanksgiving Games: Target Ja'Marr Chase?

By Mike Barner • Nov 26, 2025

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Trail Blazers vs. Bucks Prediction, Monday NBA Picks: Who Fills In For Giannis?

By Mike Barner • Nov 24, 2025

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Top Week 12 NFL DFS Picks for PrizePicks: Jahmyr Gibbs, Rashee Rice, More

By Mike Barner • Nov 21, 2025

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Hawks vs. Spurs Prediction, Thursday NBA Picks: Eyeball Keldon Johnson?

By Mike Barner • Nov 20, 2025

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Josh Allen Pick, Stats vs. Texans for TNF: Reigning MVP Battles Tough Houston D

By Mike Barner • Nov 20, 2025

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Pistons vs. Hawks Prediction, Tuesday NBA Picks: Can Jalen Johnson Cool Detroit?

By Mike Barner • Nov 18, 2025

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Heat vs. Knicks Prediction, Friday NBA Picks: Can Mikal Bridges Lead New York?

By Mike Barner • Nov 14, 2025

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Top Week 11 NFL DFS Picks for PrizePicks: Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, More

By Mike Barner • Nov 14, 2025

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Breece Hall Stats, Pick vs. Patriots for Thursday Night Football

By Mike Barner • Nov 13, 2025

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Raptors vs. Cavs Prediction, Picks for Thursday NBA: Explosion From Evan Mobley?

By Mike Barner • Nov 13, 2025

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Celtics vs. 76ers Prediction, NBA Picks For Tuesday: Joel Embiid, 2 More

By Mike Barner • Nov 11, 2025

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Wizards vs. Pistons Prediction, NBA Picks For Monday: Cade Cunningham, 2 More

By Mike Barner • Nov 10, 2025

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Brian Thomas Jr. Injury Update: Is Jaguars WR Playing This Week?

By Mike Barner • Nov 07, 2025

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Top Week 10 NFL DFS Picks for PrizePicks: Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, More

By Mike Barner • Nov 07, 2025

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Clippers vs. Suns Prediction, NBA Picks for Thursday: CP3, Beal, and a Deep Cut

By Mike Barner • Nov 06, 2025

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Ashton Jeanty Stats, TNF Pick vs. Broncos: Breakout Night for Touted Rookie RB?

By Mike Barner • Nov 06, 2025

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