VTB League Standings: Pari N at the Bottom of the Table (MBA)
The upcoming VTB United League match promises to be an intriguing encounter, as MBP (often shortened to BC Nizhny Novgorod or another club) squares off against Pari NN. The match, to be held in Nizhny Novgorod, is predicted to be a close one, with MBP tipped to secure a crucial win and avoid a complete collapse.
Bookmakers have priced a win for MBP at 1.72, offering a potential victory for the home team. For those betting on an upset, Pari NN, currently in second-to-last place in the VTB United League with a record of 5-15, is priced at 2.12.
In their previous encounter, MBP emerged victorious with a score of 84:70. The teams have faced each other seven times since their history began in 2021, with MBP holding a 5:2 win record against Pari NN.
MBP's journey in the league has been a challenging one, with the team losing six consecutive games in the VTB League before their win against Yenisei. They currently sit in 12th place out of 14 in the 2023/24 VTB United League table, with six wins after 20 matches.
Pari NN, on the other hand, has not won a game in the championship for three matches in a row. They have a negative point difference (1444:1567) in the tournament, reflecting their struggles so far this season.
Key players for MBP include Glenn Cosey, who contributed 10 points, and Maxim Barashkov, who scored 11 points. Alexander Khomenko delivered an impressive performance with 23 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Keisei Shepherd came close to a double-double with 12 points and seven assists.
For Pari NN, Vladislav Trushkin scored 21 points and had five rebounds, while Dragan Apic recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Daniil Kasatkin contributed 14 points and 11 assists, and Brayon Allen and Yevgeniy Baburin scored 19 points each.
As the teams prepare to face off, the total points under (153.5) is priced at 1.9, while over is also priced at the same value. This suggests a tightly contested match with a potential for low-scoring drama.
For up-to-date and comprehensive historical and head-to-head statistics for MBP and Pari NN in the VTB United League, we recommend consulting the official VTB United League website, basketball statistical databases like Eurobasket.com, or official club websites or reputable sports news portals covering the VTB United League.
In the upcoming VTB United League match, MBP (BC Nizhny Novgorod) and Pari NN will compete, with MBP predicted to win and improve their standing in the league. This sports encounter, taking place in Nizhny Novgorod, coincides with a run of form for MBP in basketball, as they strive to regain traction in the league following a series of losses.