LiontipsZenit - Lokomotiv-Kuban: betting tip (cf. 1.75) and bets on the VTB United League match
Command Analysis
Current form
The team from St. Petersburg is trying to rectify the situation after losing in the semifinals and is fighting for third place. The team was able to pull themselves together and put up a good fight, although it was not without difficulties.
Zenit hosted Lokomotiv Kuban at their home arena and managed to please their fans with a victory (82:80). The hosts started confidently, but each time the opponent caught up, so the fight went on until the last seconds. Georgy Zhbanov played another match at a high level and scored 22 points. The second match of the series will be held in St. Petersburg again.
Interesting facts for betting
Zenit has won four of the last five home matches.
Current form
The Krasnodar club tried to give battle to the main contender for the CSKA championship in the semifinals, but there was not enough teamwork, and against the background of the opponent, Tomislav Tomic's wards looked really weak. The fight is not over, as there is still an opportunity to compete for the bronze.
Lokomotiv Kuban looked good in the first match of the series against Zenit. The guests showed their basketball and did not let the opponent play the first number. The end of the confrontation was tense, but still the opponent had the last word (80:82). Despite the defeat, the team from Kuban demonstrated that they are ready to fight for the bronze.
Interesting facts for betting
Lokomotiv Kuban cannot win on the road for three consecutive matches.
Trends
Zenit's ITrateis less than 87.5 points
In none of the last five matches has the club scored more than 87 points per game.
Tip and bets
Zenit will try to double their advantage at home. It is noticeable that the team has recovered a little after the semifinal series, but still there are still enough problems. Lokomotiv Kuban was pleasantly surprised by its assertive nature. Tomislav Tomic's guys did their best to win, but luck was on the opponent's side this evening.
We assume that the scenario of the previous meeting will be repeated, and both sides will play carefully, so we do not expect an over-productive confrontation.
Our betting tip is a total of less than 165.5 points for 1.75
