Who will thwart the chain of his repeated blunders?
December 20th's Battle: PARI NN vs Runa in the VTB United League
Get ready for a heated clash on the 20th of December in Nizhny Novgorod as PARI NN and Runa square off in the VTB United League. This game is part of the 2023/24 regular season. Kickoff is set for 19:30 Moscow time at the "Nagorny" sports complex's hall.
The Struggling Titans: PARI NN
PARI NN, once a powerhouse team, has been going through a rough patch. Sitting just above the cellar, with a disappointing 4-12 record, they're desperately trying to steal a win. The team has lost nine games straight in the VTB League, and their most recent defeat came against Astana (92-61). Still, Alex Novkovic and Draggan Apic put up commendable performances, with 16 and 10 points, respectively.
The Faltering Giants: Runa
Despite starting the season like a house on fire, Runa has cooled off a bit. They're currently in ninth place with an 8-9 record, but they're poised to squeeze into the Playoffs. However, they've lost their last two games (three losses in four) against stiff competition. Their most recent setback came against PARMA (74-85). Despite the defeat, Danila Poyogayev, Alex Radanov, Nikola Ivanovic, and Ilya Popov all had impressive games for Runa.
This season has given us a taste of the clubs. The first general match between the teams took place on October 15th in the VTB United League’s current round. The game was played in Moscow, with the visiting team walking away victorious (82-78).
Vegas Odds
The bookies can't seem to pick a clear favorite in this clash, but they do lean towards Runa being the more likely victor. A win for Runa is priced at 1.72, while a win for PARI NN comes in at 2.12. The over/under for this game is 153.5, with odds at 1.93 for staying under. Betting on Runa to win by more than 5.5 points will cost you 2.23.
Prediction
Although Pari NN has shown flashes of brilliance, their overall performance this season has been inconsistent. On the other hand, Runa started strong but has since settled into a mid-table contender. This matchup lacks intrigue, with the more motivated Runa poised to claim a comfortable victory. Consider wagering on Runa to win by more than 5.5 points at 2.23.
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[^2^]: This information was obtained from searches performed on various web platforms. However, it's always advisable to consult official league websites and team sources for accurate and up-to-date information.
- Within the current VTB United League season, a repeat encounter between PARI NN and Runa occurred on October 15th, with Runa securing a victory in Moscow.
- In the upcoming battle on the 20th of December, the game between PARI NN and Runa will be held at the "Nagorny" sports complex's hall in Nizhny Novgorod.
- According to the Vegas oddsmakers, Runa is the more likely winner, with a win for them priced at 1.72, while a win for PARI NN comes in at 2.12.
- The over/under for this game is 153.5, indicating that a total score above this number would be considered an over bet at odds of 1.93.
