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Germantas Kneita

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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Favorite Sports
NFL
NBA
Soccer
Favorite Teams
Manchester United
Minnesota Vikings
Toronto Raptors
Greatest Betting Win
Backing the Toronto Raptors to make the NBA playoffs post Kawhi Leonard leaving for the Clippers. They proved a lot of people wrong that year.
Greatest Achievements
Top handicapper on Pickswise on NBA Totals in 2021/2022, most won NBA Best Bets on Pickswise in 2022/2023.
Education
Masters degree in Marketing from the University of Lincoln
Experience
Has been a writer for Pickswise since 2020 with strong consistent strong showings in NBA totals previews, prop bets and daily parlays. Has been betting on sports for the last 12 years.
Favorite betting market / type
NBA totals
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Game Totals Pick
Under 243.5(-110)

The Miami Heat fell at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves last night and now find themselves on the back end of a back-to-back set as they welcome the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams here head into the game with injuries to key cogs in their offences. The hosts look to remain without Tyler Herro and will also be missing Jaime Jaquez Jr. Both players are capable playmakers and without them, the hosts should find it harder to create. The visitors have Derik Queen and Trey Murphy III listed as questionable while Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones both missed their last game. If they are all out, it will allow the Heat to focus in on Zion Williamson defensively.

The Pelicans are 2nd in the league in points in the paint this season but up against a frontline with the size of Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware, those points should be more of a struggle. Over the last 10 games the teams are 7th and 8th in pace, respectively. However, with the hosts being fatigued, do not be surprised to see them slowing the tempo down tonight. Neither team has been efficient, ranking 21st and 24th respectively in true shooting percentage during that time. As a result, with fewer possession, these sides should struggle to combine for over 243 points.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat prediction: Under 243.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to under 242.5.

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2025-26 NBA Championship Winner Pick
DEN Nuggets to win NBA Championship(+1700)

The fact that the Nuggets are being ignored to this extent by the oddsmakers is shocking. They pushed the Thunder to 7 games this postseason and still have Nikola Jokic, the player who averaged a triple-double last season and was the rightful MVP in many people’s eyes. They might need to move on from Michael Porter Jr., however. If they can do that and use the cap space to supplement their depth, they will be a dangerous opponent for any team in the league.

Aaron Gordon has shown he can be the 3rd option on a great team and Christian Braun has turned himself into a great defender and a great off-ball cutter. This team might only be a couple of shooters away from rising back to the top of the league. Jokic is entering his prime years and the Nuggets have new management in place. Expect them to make win-now moves to supplement their superstar. I don’t think there is a player in the league who can elevate the play of the supporting cast more than the Serbian. He should have the Nuggets challenging in 2026.

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