Lokomotiv-Kuban vs. CSKA. VTB United League Match Prediction
In the last four head-to-head meetings, CSKA left no chance for Lokomotiv-Kuban. On December 22, the teams will meet again. Which of them should be preferred? The bets and forecast will answer this question

Command Analysis

Lokomotiv Kuban

Current form
Lokomotiv-Kuban failed to hold on to the top spot in the tournament table. The Krasnodar team did not last long. Several unsuccessful results sent the team to the fourth spot in the tournament table.
Lokomotiv-Kuban has been performing with varying success lately. In the previous match, Vedischev charges left MBA with no chance (84:65), but before that they lost to Parma (88:93).
Disqualifications and injuries
Lokomotiv-Kuban has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Only in 1 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings did Lokomotiv-Kuban put up resistance to CSKA. In the other three matches, the Krasnodar team lost without a fight.
Probable lineup : Miller – Anderson, Uzinsky – BJ Johnson, Martyuk.

CSKA Moscow

Current form
Muscovites continue to hold the first line. They do not leave any chances to their opponents and confidently win their matches. For example, in the last match, CSKA crushed Samara (93:63) on the road, and before that - MBA (84:67).
It is worth adding that the "army men" are considered one of the best away teams in the league. In the current season, they have won 7 out of 9 away matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
CSKA has no personnel problems.
Interesting facts for betting
Recently, Pistolis' team lost to Zenit away. However, in the other four matches they got the result they needed.
Estimated lineup : Trimble - Avramovich, M'Baye - Kurbanov, Jekiri.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. CSKA win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the “army men” won the opening segment
1.68Bet 1st quarter: total under 40.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 40 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.87Tip and bets
Recently, the Krasnodar team lost to Parma and Zenit at home. Vedischev charges have lost confidence in their own strength and now look unconvincing. This time they will face a very strong opponent. Even on their home court, Lokomotiv-Kuban may not hold out.
Our prediction is CSKA with a handicap of (-4.5) points for 1.73
Bet on total
The teams are doing well in attack. As a rule, they demonstrate good attacking play. In this regard, we suggest betting on the top result of the match.
Forecast - total over 163.5 points for 1.60
Bet on statistics
CSKA has had no trouble scoring more than 83 points in its last three games. We expect them to do so again.
Forecast - CSKA: total over 83.5 points for 1.78