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"Lokomotiv Kuban vs Astana: VTB United League Match Preview"
Astana had a rocky start to the regular season, suffering a loss in their opening match. On September 25, the team from Kazakhstan will face Lokomotiv Kuban. How will the visitors perform? Betting odds and predictions will shed light on this matchup.
Command Analysis
Lokomotiv Kuban
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Despite some roster challenges, Lokomotiv-Kuban started the regular season on a strong note with a victory. In their opening match, the Krasnodar team defeated Enisey decisively with a score of 88 to 65.
It's worth noting that the team is under new management, as Andrei Vedischiev has taken over from Aleksander Sekulic.
Suspensions and Injuries
All key players for Lokomotiv-Kuban are available for selection.
Interesting Betting Facts
Last season, Lokomotiv-Kuban lost only one match, proving dominant in the rest of their games. Historically, they tend to outperform teams from Kazakhstan.
Projected Lineup: Miller - Anderson, Uzin'skiy - Martyuk, Johnson.
BC Astana
KazakhstanCurrent Form
Astana has undergone some roster changes. The team is now led by head coach Fotis Takianos, with several international players joining the squad. However, these changes have yet to yield positive results, as the Kazakhstan representatives have struggled to perform convincingly.
Astana had a poor start to the season. Just a few days ago, the team suffered a home defeat against Nizhny Novgorod, losing 62 to 90.
Disqualifications and Injuries
There are no issues with disqualifications or injuries within the Astana squad.
Interesting Betting Insights
Astana has not secured a victory in Krasnodar since 2018. Last season, they lost by ten points, and the season before that, the defeat was by twenty points. This season, they will face tough challenges once again.
Projected Lineup: Johnson - Starks, Uthomi - Smith, Murray-Boyles.
Trends
Bet 1st Quarter: Lokomotiv-Kuban Wins
In their last two head-to-head matchups, the Krasnodar team secured the opening quarter victory
1.34Bet 1st Quarter: Total Over 42.5 Points
In their last two encounters, both teams scored over 42 points in the opening quarter
1.85Tip and bets
It remains uncertain what Astana can offer their opponents. In their opening match, Lokomotiv Kuban dominated Enisey, winning by a 23-point margin. The representatives from Kazakhstan are considered significantly weaker, which leads us to anticipate another confident victory for the home team.
Our prediction is Lokomotiv Kuban to win with a spread of (-25.5) points at 1.83
Total Points Bet
Astana is struggling with their offensive game, managing to score only 62 points against Nizhny Novgorod. Given this, we recommend placing a bet on the under.
Prediction — total points under 158.5 at 1.73
Statistical Bet
Astana's defense near the basket has been porous, making it challenging to halt the attacks from Krasnodar. Lokomotiv-Kuban is expected to score at least 91 points.
Prediction — Lokomotiv-Kuban: total points over 90.5 at 1.75
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