LiontipsAstana - Lokomotiv-Kuban. Forecast and bets on the match of the VTB United League
Command Analysis
Current form
Astana continues to be the main supplier of points for the other teams of the VTB United League. The representatives of Kazakhstan look very weak in attack, so there is nothing surprising in the team results. At the moment, it has 12 losses and is in the last line in the tournament table.
In the last match, Astana lost to Uralmash (62:72). This result can be considered quite successful for the representatives of Kazakhstan. They fought and even had some chances for success.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Sparks, Murray-Boyles.
Interesting facts for betting
In 4 of the last 5 matches, Astana did not score more than 64 points. The representatives of Kazakhstan look very weak in attack.
Estimated line-up: Orazbekov – Utomi, Aitkali – Motovilov, Pokhodyaev.
Current form
Lokomotiv-Kuban has hit a losing streak. After losing to Moscow CSKA, the Krasnoyarsk team has been on the decline. They have suffered further setbacks in their last two matches. First, Vedischev team lost to Zenit (71:77), and then to Parma (79:81).
These failures cost Lokomotiv-Kuban the second place in the tournament table. The team from Krasnodar moved to third place.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lokomotiv-Kuban has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Recently, Lokomotiv-Kuban has had problems with attacking play. In 3 of the 5 previous battles, the Krasnodar team did not even score 80 points.
Probable lineup : Miller – Anderson, Uzinsky – BJ Johnson, Martyuk.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Victory of Lokomotiv-Kuban
In the last three head-to-head meetings, Krasnodar won the opening segment
1.32Bet 1st quarter: total over 42.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 42 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.87Tip and bets
The match with Astana is a great opportunity for Lokomotiv-Kuban to wake up and show everything the team is capable of. Previously, Krasnodar demonstrated a productive game and scored almost 100 points. Most likely, the defense of the Kazakhstani representatives will not be able to stop them. We expect that the match will be high-flying.
Our prediction is total over 150.5 points at 1.82
Bet on the outcome
There is progress in Astana actions. The Kazakhstani team has never lost to Uralmash or Avtodor with a big score difference. They will most likely be able to give the Krasnodar team a run for their money.
Forecast - Astana with a handicap of (+39.5) points for 1.80
Bet on statistics
Astana looks very bad in attack. In 3 of the last 4 matches, the representatives of Kazakhstan did not score more than 64 points. It is unlikely that they will be able to do this now.
Forecast - Astana: total under 65.5 points for 1.78
