Could the Permian potentially snap Krasnodar's extended victory run?
MATCH PREVIEW: PARMA vs LOKOMOTIV-KUBAN
Mark your calendars for December 6th! The action-packed match between PARMA and Lokomotiv-Kuban is set to take place under the dome of the "Molot Sports Hall" in the second round of the VTB United League.
PARMA
The Perm-based squad finds themselves in ninth place with a record of six wins and eight losses. Although their performance hasn't been outstanding, they're starting to rally, having lost just once in their last four games. It's crucial to note that their recent victories were against teams ranked below them in the overall standings. In their last outing against MBP, PARMA set a season record for defense, allowing only 56 points to their opponents. Notable performers included Rice (22 points), Johnson (double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds), Solomon (12/8), Platunov (11/5), and Abdulbasirov (9/13). Now, they'll need to repeat that blazing performance against the strong Lokomotiv team.
LOKOMOTIV-KUBAN
The "locomotives" are heating up after a sluggish start to the season. Currently sitting in fourth place, the Krasnodar team is on a five-game winning streak (eight wins in their last nine games). They've proven their worth by defeating Zenit, CSKA, and UNICS in this stretch. Noteworthy performances include Marchuk (15 points and some stellar shooting), Acuña-Perrell (19 points), Barford (16 points and seven rebounds), and Vedishchev (10 points).
HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY
Their recent meeting in the VTB United League first round went into overtime, with Nizhny Novgorod clinching the victory on the road (87:85). It's worth mentioning that Lokomotiv-Kuban had previously won eight consecutive matches in this pair.
BETTING ODDS
Considering Lokomotiv's current form, bookmakers are favoring them with odds of 1.53 for a win. A win for PARMA is valued at 2.5. Odds for the Under (164.5) are also 1.9. Expectations are high for Lokomotiv, with odds of 2.37 for a convincing victory by more than 8.5 points.
DOWNSIDE
PARMA is still finding its footing and currently lacks the strength to outmatch Lokomotiv, especially given the latter's impressive form. Despite being at home, the home team may struggle in this match.
BOTTOM LINE
Betting on F2(-8.5) at 2.37 seems like a good option for those looking to wager on this highly anticipated matchup. With Lokomotiv riding their five-game winning streak, they're expected to dominate the court and showcase their prowess in attack.
- The highly anticipated match between PARMA and Lokomotiv-Kuban, set to take place in the Kuban region (Stavropol), will feature coefficients favoring Lokomotiv-Kuban (1.53 for a win), with a win for PARMA (Kuban) valued at 2.5.
- In the current VTB United League standings, Lokomotiv-Kuban (a team based in Krasnodar) sits in a higher position than PARMA (Perm-based squad), boasting a record of eight wins and eight losses compared to PARMA's six wins and eight losses.
- The upcoming basketball match between PARMA and Lokomotiv-Kuban, taking place in the "Molot Sports Hall" on December 6th, will be a significant one, considering the recent performances of both teams – Lokomotiv-Kuban is currently on a five-game winning streak, while PARMA has lost just once in their last four games.
- In the past, Lokomotiv-Kuban has shown a strong record against PARMA, having won eight consecutive matches in their head-to-head history. Their last meeting in the VTB United League first round went into overtime, with Nizhny Novgorod clinching the victory on the road (87:85).
