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Zenit vs CSKA in a Tight Bronze Medal Battle
In the VTB United League 2022/23, Zenit and CSKA are locked in a fierce battle for the bronze medal. The series started with Zenit securing a victory in the opening match in Moscow, a significant triumph considering CSKA's home advantage. However, CSKA's fortunes took a turn for the worse when their star player, Shved, suffered an injury and was ruled out of the series.
The series is currently standing at 2:1 in favour of CSKA, after they emerged victorious in the third game in St. Petersburg. This was a surprising turn of events, as Zenit is traditionally strong at home. In the third game, Zenit initially controlled the game but seemed to run out of steam, allowing CSKA to snatch the victory.
The fourth match will be a crucial turning point in the series, with Zenit playing at home and CSKA still without Shved. Bookmakers are offering a slight advantage for Zenit in this match, with odds of 1.72 for Zenit to win and 2.12 for CSKA.
Predictions suggest that Zenit will win the fourth match without any drama, and the score will be above 157.5 points. The coefficient for Zenit to win by more than 5.5 points is 2.22. The total points for the match (TB157.5) is valued at 1.9, both for overcoming the threshold and for staying below it.
Both teams have shown a style of play that ensures solid numbers on the scoreboard by the final whistle. If Zenit manages to win the fourth match, it will be a significant boost for their chances of securing the bronze medal. The series will then move to a decisive fifth match, where the fate of both teams will be decided.
[1] It's worth noting that the available data only mentions that CSKA won the VTB League Championship against Zenit St. Petersburg with a 4-2 series score in the final, but nothing specific about the bronze medal series or match 4 details. For more detailed statistics or reports on the bronze medal series or historical match performances, additional sources beyond the current search results would be necessary.
Despite CSKA's win in the third game of the bronze medal series, Zenit might regain their form at home in the fourth match, given the slight advantage bookmakers provide for them. Moreover, the passionate crowd and the absence of CSKA's star player, Shved, might tilt the odds towards basketball in favor of Zenit, as they aim to make a significant come back in the series.
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