Kalev Cramo vs Norrkoping: Analysis and Prediction – Kalev Cramo and Norrkoping will play in the FIBA Champions League qualification tournament.
Kalev Cramo vs Norrkoping Odds
Kalev Cramo vs Norrkoping (1/2): 1.28 / 3.63
Asian Handicap (-7.5 / +7.5): 1.83 / 1.83
Total Over/Under (159.5): 1.83 / 1.83
*Odds are active at the time the article is published
Kalev Cramo Team News
During the preparation period for the season, the team from Estonia played four friendly games. Only the Lithuanian BC Wolves managed to defeat them. Kalev Cramo then successively overpowered Helsinki, and then beat Karhu twice in a row. Just a few days ago, they defeated Tartu in the first round of the Baltic League.
The previous season was successful, primarily because they won the Estonian championship. In the Baltic League, they ended their journey in the playoff semi-finals, where they were defeated by Riga. They played in the fourth-tier competition of the Old Continent, the FIBA Europe Cup, and reached the quarter-finals there. Alterique Gilbert, Artur Konontsuk, Martins Meiers, and Zigmars Raimo left the team during the summer. New additions, from whom much is expected, include Chilean center Manuel Suarez and American guard Desonta Bradford. Judging by current form, Kovliar Oleksandr and Mihkel Kirves are the standout performers.
It’s clear that qualifying for the FIBA Champions League would be of great importance for the Estonian club. Moreover, they would push their own limits and make progress compared to previous seasons.
Norrkoping Team News
During the preparations, Norrkoping played only three friendly matches. It’s worth highlighting the win against the Finnish team, Karhua, and they also defeated Nassjo. They recorded a loss against another Swedish team, with Boras emerging victorious.
Against Boras, Norrkoping clinched the Swedish national championship title last season. The final series ended 4-2 in their favor. Like their opponent, Kalev Cramo, they were part of the FIBA Europe Cup competition on the European scene. They did not stand out there, as they recorded only one win in six played games. The American duo, Devonte Green and James Murray Boyles, are no longer with the team. However, during the summer, CJ Penna, Karl Gamble, and Issac Vann arrived in Sweden. They managed to retain the core of the team and ensure that all domestic players available last season remain part of the lineup. Adding to that is Marcus Tyus, who’s the most dangerous in the offensive play and has pretty much adapted in the Swedish setup, making them formidable in this balance of power.
As we mentioned for Kalev Cramo, while both teams are competitive in their domestic leagues, it’s clear that European matches carry special importance. A disadvantage for them is essentially playing on an away court. Regardless, if they want to qualify for the FIBA Champions League, they must find a way to win.
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Kalev Cramo vs Norrkoping H2H
These two teams have played three head-to-head matches in their history. Kalev Cramo won twice, while Norrkoping won once.
Absences and Injuries
There are no injured players.
Kalev Cramo vs Norrkoping Prediction
After summing up everything mentioned, we’ve come to the conclusion that the most likely betting proposition would be a total number of points higher than the offered margin. It’s clear that defense is not the focus in these teams, especially when considering that the team leaders are American guards. This could easily turn into a head-to-head contest between them, which promises a high scoring game.
Tip-off Time: Monday, 25.09.2023, 15:30 CET
Prediction: Over 158.5 points
Odds: 1.72
Sportsbook: 22Bet