Russian VTB United League Astana vs Saratov 11/7/2021 Picks

Russian VTB United League Astana vs Saratov 11/7/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

Avtodor Saratov are hosting Astana at the Sports Palace Kristall in Saratov on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 05:00 ET in this Russian VTB United League matchup. Both teams are coming off victories in their previous matches and have both lost only once this season.

They are looking to continue on the winning ways while one of them will suffer their second defeat of the season.

Saratov have 3-1 record so far this season and tied with Zenit in the third place of the league. They are coming off a home victory against Unics Kazan with an 81-76 score.

Five of their players scored double digits, led by Jaron Johnson and Philip Scrubb with 15 points each. Johnson added 7 rebounds, while Scrubb dished 3 assists.

Kenny Cherry leads the team both in scoring with 15.5 ppg and in assists made with 5.3 per game. DJ Funderburk adds 13.8 ppg.

Saratov have the best offense in the league this season with 92 ppg but have the second-worse defense, allowing 90.3 ppg. They have a 56.4% 2-point percentage and the best 3-point percentage with 44.5%.

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Russian VTB United League Astana vs Saratov Predictions 11/7/2021

Astana have a 2-1 record so far this season and sitting in the 5th place of the league. They are coming off a home victory against Zielona Gora with an 84-70 score, doing most of their damage from inside the arc, shooting with 65%.

Jaylen Barford and Anthony Hickey led the team with 24 points apiece, with Barford adding 4 assists and a team-high 7 rebounds and Hickey 3 rebounds and a team-high 6 assists.

Barford leads the team in scoring with 26.7 ppg, adding 5.3 rebounds per game. Hickey follows with 19 ppg, 4.3 rebounds and a team-high 7 assists per game.

Astana average 80 ppg offensively and have the third-best defense in the league, allowing 71.3 ppg. They the best 2-point percentage with 64.7% and a 31.9% 3-point percentage.

Saratov won both meetings against Astana last season. At home with a 107-85 score and on the road with 83-92. They are 3-1 in their previous four matchups at home. They have a 2-1 home record this season, while Astana are 1-1 on the road.

Saratov might be the favorite for the win but only one of their last three wins against Astana at home have been by more than 7 points. I’m going to pick Astana to force a closer game than that and beat the odds.

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