Business Degree at Uralmash: Square Off in VTB League Competition
November 21st: The intense VTB United League 2023/24 clash between MBP and Uralmash is set to go down in Moscow's "Krylatoye" arena. Kick-off is at 7:30 PM local time.
MBP
After two consecutive wins, the Moscow team has finally found its stride. Currently in 10th place with a record of 5 wins and 6 losses, MBP is hanging onto hope for a Play-off berth. Standouts from their recent matches include Andrei Lopatin, Maxim Barashkov, Alexander Khomenko, Yevgeny Minchenko, and Vladislav Trushkin. However, one of MBP's victories came against weak Minsk, so their success against PARI NNN should not be overstated.
Uralmash
Newcomers to the league, Uralmash have shown promise but inconsistency, losing their last two matches (three losses in their last four games). Their only recent win came against Minsk, a team yet to earn a victory. Currently sitting in 11th place, Uralmash aims to make the Play-offs. They've got tough battles against Zenit, Yenisei, and Run ahead, so they must focus on defeating MBP beforehand.
Rivalry History
MBP and Uralmash have a history dating back to 2018. In their last encounter, Uralmash won, extending their winning streak to four games.
Betting Odds
Bookmakers favor MBP, with a win for MBP priced at 1.44, while an Uralmash win is at 2.8. The under (162.5) is priced at 1.9.
Prediction
While MBP isn't in its best form, they're still the better team on paper compared to Uralmash. Expect a slow game with plenty of mistakes, but MBP should secure a victory, building a decent points lead. We're backing F1(-5.5) at 1.9.
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Full History of the Rivalry
The competition between MBP and Uralmash has been intense, with Uralmash holding a 6-2 advantage in their eight meetings. In the 2025 playoffs quarterfinals, MBP won handily with a score of 97-65, despite Uralmash leading at halftime. Uralmash managed a narrow 95-91 victory in a later game thanks to a clutch performance by Ilia Popov. MBP reclaimed the lead in the playoff series with a 2-1 advantage after winning a tight match 68-61. rebounds, highlighting their physical presence[3].
Lokomotiv Kuban tends to have an uneven regular season but elevates their play in the playoffs, showing resilience and strategic defense. Uralmash has demonstrated the ability to win key games but have also suffered rare home defeats in playoffs. Key players influencing these matchups include Lokomotiv's Tahjere McCall, John Jenkins, and Anton Kvitkovskikh, while Uralmash relies on Jeremiah Martin, Ilia Popov, and Octavius Ellis for scoring and rebounds.
Overall, the head-to-head history between MBP and Uralmash in the 2023/24 VTB United League has been marked by tightly contested games with both teams securing important wins. Recent trends suggest Lokomotiv’s improved defensive play and playoff experience give them a slight edge, but Uralmash remains a formidable and ambitious opponent capable of key victories, particularly at home.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the exciting basketball match between MBP and Uralmash on November 21st, as they face off at the "Krylatoye" arena in Moscow. Despite MBP's current win-loss record, bookmakers favor MBP, with a potential win priced at 1.44, indicating that they might secure a victory in the VTB United League match.
