Contest to Secure a Position Among the Top 5 Teams in the VTB United League
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Lokomotiv-Kuban squares off against Runa in Krasnodar on the 22nd of November. The action goes down at "Basket Hall" with the tipoff scheduled for 8 PM local time.
Let's take a closer look at the teams:
Lokomotiv-Kuban
The Railways started the season slow but are now back in full steam. They're currently sitting in 6th place in the tournament table, boasting six wins from their 11 matches. Moreover, they've been on a roll, losing only once in their last six games in the VTB League — a stretch that includes victories over CSKA (current front-runners) and Zenit (currently in 3rd place). In their last outing, they beat Avtodor, with Devon Acuin Persell leading the way with 22 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Barford contributed 15 points, Okaru White scored 10 points with five rebounds, and Kirill Elatontsev added six points and six rebounds to the mix. Notably, Persell has netted 20+ points three times this season, and Lokomotiv has emerged victorious each time. They'll look to continue this trend against Runa.
Runa
The newcomers started the tournament strongly but have since faced a more challenging schedule. In their last two games, they've lost to Enisey (currently in 4th place) on the road and to CSKA (current leaders) in Moscow. Despite these setbacks, Runa finds themselves in 5th place with six wins and four losses. They've shown promise in their first ten games and are on track for the playoffs. However, their upcoming trip to Krasnodar will present a significant challenge, as Lokomotiv-Kuban has picked up momentum since the start of the season and Runa is coming off two consecutive losses.
In their match against CSKA, Nikola Ivanovic (20 points and four steals), Juvan Morgan (19 points and five rebounds), and Kirill Savin (13 points) shone. These players are expected to deliver strong performances against Lokomotiv as well.
Looking at their head-to-head history, the teams have only played once — a friendly match on the 14th of September this year, which Krasnodar won, 86:69.
Bookmaker Odds
Bookmakers favor Lokomotiv-Kuban. Fonbet is offering 1.29 for a Lokomotiv victory, while a win for the visitors is multiplied by 3.6. If you take the Under(164.5), you can increase your money by 1.82 times. Overcoming this scoring mark pays 1.88. The coefficient for F1(-8.5) is 1.95.
Lokomotiv-Kuban vs Runa
P1 1.29 P2 3.6
Prediction
Join our Telegram channel Lokomotiv-Kuban is expected to take control of the game with their skilled players consistently pushing for a lead over Runa. While it's uncertain whether Krasnodar will completely outmaneuver Runa, they should secure the victory. We're betting on F1(-8.5) at 1.95.
F1(-8.5)
Place a bet 1.85 How Winline Makes a Difference?
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- Lokomotiv-Kuban, also known as "The Railways," has been excelling in basketball, particularly in the VTB League, where they have secured six wins from their 11 matches.
- Runa, the newcomers in the tournament, are set to face Lokomotiv-Kuban in a basketball game, presenting a significant challenge to their current position in the playoffs.
