Could the Permian potentially thwart Kazan's winning streak?
On March 9th, PARMA faces off against Kazan UNICS at the Molot Arena in a battle arranged by the 2023/24 VTB United League Winners Stage. Let's dive into the details about these teams and predict the outcome.
PARMA
PARMA managed to snag a spot in the VTB United League Winners Stage, surprising many who believed they couldn't make a significant impact. They started the new round with a win against CSKA in Perm (84:80) and followed it up with another victory over Enisey in Krasnoyarsk (101:82). However, they hit a stumbling block with a home loss to Zenit (73:83). Currently, PARMA sits in 5th place in the overall standings of the round.
Their last match against the "blue-white-blues" didn't end in a win for PARMA, but BJ Johnson still shone with 19 points and 7 rebounds. SJ Bryce contributed 17 points and 6 assists, Aizeya Rice scored 13 points, Richard Solomon added 12 points, and Ruslan Abdulbasirov chipped in with 3 points and 11 rebounds.
UNICS
UNICS wrapped up the main round of the VTB United League in 2nd place, winning their last four games. They clinched their last regular-season game with a win over CSKA, who were then leading the standings.
UNICS has flourished in the Winners Stage, taking home three victories so far. They defeated Enisey in Kazan (107:84), Lokomotiv in Tatarstan (80:76), and CSKA in Moscow (84:78). Currently, UNICS leads the standings, only one win behind the leaders.
In their last game against CSKA, UNICS delivered an exceptional performance. Notable mentions include Nened Dimitrijevic (38 points and 5 assists), Marcos Knight (12 points), Eric Green (11 points), Jalen Reynolds (8 points and 10 rebounds), and Louie Labeyrie (5 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists).
Dimitrijevic Breaks Personal Record in Competition. North Macedonian Point Guard Scores 21 Points in Final Quarter, Contributing to 28 Team Points. Total of 38 Points is Career High and Second Best in Current VTB League Season. Nadezhda Makes 12 Field Goals and 10 Free Throws in Match Against CSKA.
A Peculiar Rivalry
These teams have faced off twice in the current VTB United League season, with each team winning once. UNICS won in Perm (87:77), while Parma gained the upper hand in Kazan (72:70). Historically, UNICS has dominated the series, having won 12 matches starting in November 2019.
Bookmaker Analysis
Bookmakers favor the away team in this match. BC Fonbet offers 1.44 for P2, 2.8 for the home team's success. TM(157.5) pays 1.9, as does the over. F2(-8.5) has a coefficient of 2.23.
The Showdown
P1 2.8 P2 1.44
The Verdict
PARMA has the potential to surprise, but odds are stacked against them for this match. Kazan is in great form and won't underestimate their opponents. Bet F2(-8.5) at 2.23 for a confident away win with at least three scoring plays. Football fans can catch the action on various platforms, and keep an eye out for more enlightening statistics and insights on Moscow bets and other cities across Russia.
Despite PARMA's impressive performance in the VTB United League Winners Stage, they face a tough challenge against UNICS, who are currently leading the standings. UNICS has been exceptional, especially with Nened Dimitrijevic breaking his personal record in competition with 38 points scored in the final quarter. Given the bookmakers' analysis favoring the away team, a confident bet on a UNICS win with at least three scoring plays (F2(-8.5)) at 2.23 might be the best choice for basketball fans watching this eagerly anticipated match between these two formidable opponents.
