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    Mike Barner

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    Mike is a nationally-acclaimed NBA Fantasy expert, both season-long and DFS, who uses in-depth knowledge of every roster to find betting advantages. Over the past four seasons at SportsLine, Mike went 462-397 against the spread, returning $2,509 to $100 bettors (every play 1 unit). Twice recently, Mike was nominated for Basketball Writer of the Year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. He also excels at MLB and NFL props. Mike's work has appeared in Sports Illustrated as well as on Yahoo and RotoWire. Mike appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ and the "Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily betting show. For Mike Barner media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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    Dec 11 2023, 1:20 am UTC
    League
    Philadelphia
    13
    @ Dallas
    33
    PropCeeDee Lamb OVER 91.5 Total Receiving Yards -119
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    23-16 in Last 39 NFL Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    CeeDee Lamb has been putting up monster numbers. Over the last seven games, he has recorded at least 116 receiving yards five times. That included a Week 9 meeting against the Eagles in which he caught 11 passes for 191 yards. The Eagles have given up the fourth-most passing yards per game in the league, which leaves Lamb with a favorable opportunity to hit this over.

    Pick Made: Dec 10, 2:29 am UTC
    Dec 10 2023, 9:25 pm UTC
    League
    Denver
    24
    @ L.A. Chargers
    7
    PropCourtland Sutton OVER 57.5 Total Receiving Yards -119
    WIN
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    23-16 in Last 39 NFL Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    This is a great matchup for Courtland Sutton. The Chargers’ secondary has continued to struggle, leaving them to allow the second-most passing yards per game in the league. Sutton already enters this matchup playing well, recording at least 61 receiving yards in each of the last three games. As one of the top targets for Russell Wilson, expect Sutton to surpass 60 receiving yards again.

    Pick Made: Dec 10, 2:38 am UTC
    Dec 09 2023, 2:00 am UTC
    League
    Houston
    114
    @ Denver
    106
    PropNikola Jokic OVER 52.5 Total Points + Assists + Rebounds -111
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    Nikola Jokic is averaging 32.2 points, 12.0 rebounds and 10.0 assists per game at home this season. He has at least 53 combined points, rebounds and assists in each of his last six games at home. Up next is a matchup against the Rockets, who he has already faced three times this season. He registered at least 57 combined points, rebounds and assists in each meeting. With his full complement of weapons expected to be around him, expect Jokic to surpass this total.

    Pick Made: Dec 08, 4:20 pm UTC
    Dec 09 2023, 12:30 am UTC
    League
    Washington
    97
    @ Brooklyn
    124
    PropMikal Bridges OVER 31.5 Total Points + Rebounds -115
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    Mikal Bridges comes into this matchup having scored at least 32 points in both of the last two games. While he had a modest five rebounds in both of those matchups, he is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game for the season. This is a great matchup for him to be productive both in the scoring department and on the glass. The Wizards have played at the second-fastest pace, have the second-worst defensive rating and have given up the most rebounds per game in the league. The last time he faced them, Bridges recorded 27 points and 13 rebounds over 34 minutes.

    Pick Made: Dec 08, 4:24 pm UTC
    Dec 09 2023, 12:00 am UTC
    League
    Atlanta
    114
    @ Philadelphia
    125
    PropTyrese Maxey OVER 25.5 Total Points -115
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    The departure of James Harden has provided a significant windfall for Tyrese Maxey. He is averaging 26.9 points on 20.2 shot attempts per game. He is jacking up a lot more shots, but his efficiency has not suffered with him shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from behind the arc. Entering this matchup with the Hawks, he has scored at least 26 points in five of his last six games. The Hawks have played at the third-fastest pace and they have the fifth-worst defensive rating in the league, so look for Maxey to surpass that threshold again.

    Pick Made: Dec 08, 4:22 pm UTC
    Dec 09 2023, 12:00 am UTC
    League
    Toronto
    116
    @ Charlotte
    119
    PropPascal Siakam OVER 22.5 Total Points -115
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    Pascal Siakam has seen his scoring average decline to 20.5 points per game this season. Last season, he averaged 24.2 points per game. Part of the reason is that he has been playing less, logging an average of three fewer minutes per game. Still, his matchup against the Hornets is too good to ignore. They have the worst defensive rating in the league and their starting center Mark Williams (back) is listed as questionable. Even if he does play, he is averaging a modest 1.0 blocks per game, so he’s not a huge defensive presence in the paint. After scoring 30 points versus a good defensive team in the Heat on Wednesday, look for Siakam to have another productive evening in the scoring column.

    Pick Made: Dec 08, 4:26 pm UTC
    Dec 07 2023, 10:00 pm UTC
    League
    Indiana
    128
    @ Milwaukee
    119
    PropBuddy Hield OVER 14.5 Total Points -118
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    Buddy Hield came off the bench to start this season. Last season, he averaged 16.8 points over 31 minutes per game as mostly a starter. As a member of the second unit, he only averaged 11.3 points over 23 minutes per game. The Pacers then decided to make him a starter again, a role that he has filled in each of their last seven games. That resulted in him averaging 17.4 points over 29 minutes per game. He scored at least 15 points in four of those games. The Pacers and Bucks both rank inside the top-five in the league in pace of play and bottom-10 in defensive rating. Look for Hield to hit this over in a high-scoring matchup.

    Pick Made: Dec 07, 7:28 pm UTC
    Dec 07 2023, 1:00 am UTC
    League
    Charlotte
    100
    @ Chicago
    111
    PropTerry Rozier OVER 21.5 Total Points -125
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    Analysis:

    LaMelo Ball (ankle) is likely going to be out for a while. That means that it’s Terry Rozier’s time to run the show for the Hornets. He’s not a stranger to that role, given that Ball only played 36 games last season. That helped Rozier average a career-high 21.1 points per game. Over the last four games without Ball this season, Rozier scored at least 22 points three times. The key was, he averaged 19.0 shot attempts and 36 minutes over that four-game stretch. His expanded role should help him hit this over.

    Pick Made: Dec 06, 4:05 pm UTC
    Dec 07 2023, 1:00 am UTC
    League
    Charlotte
    100
    @ Chicago
    111
    PropCoby White OVER 17.5 Total Points -128
    WIN
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    Zach LaVine (foot) is out again for the Bulls. LaVine has missed three previous games this season and Coby White scored at least 23 points in each of them. White has scored at least 19 points in six of his last seven games, overall, and is shooting a robust 40.3% from behind the arc this season. He’ll have a great matchup against the Hornets, who have the worst defensive rating in the league. Don’t expect them to be able to slow him down.

    Pick Made: Dec 06, 1:17 pm UTC
    Dec 07 2023, 12:30 am UTC
    League
    Brooklyn
    114
    @ Atlanta
    113
    PropMikal Bridges OVER 24.5 Total Points -127
    WIN
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    Mikal Bridges is coming off a 42-point performance against the Magic on Saturday. What makes that performance even more impressive is that the Magic have the third-best defensive rating in the league. This is a much more favorable matchup against the Hawks, who have played at the third-fastest pace and have the fifth-worst defensive rating. The last time he faced them, Bridges scored 45 points in a game that went into overtime. Expect Bridges to blow by this over.

    Pick Made: Dec 06, 1:14 pm UTC
    Dec 06 2023, 3:00 am UTC
    League
    Phoenix
    103
    @ L.A. Lakers
    106
    PropKevin Durant OVER 28.5 Total Points -119
    WIN
    Unit1.0
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    This line has already moved a point higher from earlier in the morning. Still, Durant has scored at least 29 points in 11 of his 18 games this season. He is averaging 31.0 points per game, overall, and is shooting 51.2 percent from the field. The last time he faced the Lakers, he scored 38 points in a game that Booker missed, but Bradley Beal played in. Look for him to score in bunches again in this rematch.

    Pick Made: Dec 05, 2:18 pm UTC
    Dec 06 2023, 3:00 am UTC
    League
    Phoenix
    103
    @ L.A. Lakers
    106
    PropDevin Booker OVER 27.5 Total Points -167
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    The Suns remain without Bradley Beal (back), who has played in just three games all season. With him out, Devin Booker has a 32.6 percent usage rate and is shooting 47.2 percent from the field. That is a great recipe for a lot of points. With Booker having scored at least 28 points in seven of the 11 games that he has played, take the over here. Shop around for the best odds as there is lower juice out there.

    Pick Made: Dec 05, 2:14 pm UTC
    Dec 05 2023, 12:30 am UTC
    League
    Boston
    112
    @ Indiana
    122
    PropDerrick White OVER 19.5 Total Points + Assists -123
    WIN
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    Analysis:

    We could see plenty of juicy stat lines from the players on the Celtics in this game. The Pacers have played at the fastest pace and they have the second-worst defensive rating in the league. When White faced them earlier in the season, he posted 18 points and four assists while playing just 27 minutes. The Celtics won that game going away, so he didn’t need to play much late. Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will be out again, and that’s noteworthy because White has produced at least 21 combined points and assists in each of the last three games with him sidelined. Take the over here.

    Pick Made: Dec 04, 5:51 pm UTC
    Dec 05 2023, 12:30 am UTC
    League
    Boston
    112
    @ Indiana
    122
    PropSam Hauser OVER 8.5 Total Points -133
    WIN
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    39-18 in Last 57 NBA Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    The Celtics will remain shorthanded up front with Kristaps Porzingis (calf) set to miss his fourth straight game. Hauser has been playing more off the bench in his absence, which allowed him to score at least nine points in each of the last three games. Going back even further, Hauser has scored at least nine points in seven of his last eight games. He is an excellent three-point shooter, making 43.7 percent of his attempts from behind the arc. With the Pacers having played at the fastest pace and having the second-worst defensive rating in the league, the over is the way to go with Hauser.

    Pick Made: Dec 04, 5:59 pm UTC
    Dec 03 2023, 6:00 pm UTC
    League
    Miami
    45
    @ Washington
    15
    PropTyreek Hill OVER 99.5 Total Receiving Yards -125
    WIN
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    23-16 in Last 39 NFL Player Props Picks
    Analysis:

    This is a high number for most players to hit. However, Tyreek Hill is not most players. He has at least 100 receiving yards in seven of his 11 games this season. He even has five games with at least 140 receiving yards. The Commanders have allowed the most receiving yards to wide receivers in the league. They have given up 9.89 yards per target to the position, which is by far the highest mark in the league. Despite the big number for Hill, I’m still taking the over.

    Pick Made: Dec 02, 6:36 pm UTC