Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caixa/Brasilia, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction
Cruzeiro Basquete
Caixa/Brasilia
Will Cruzeiro counter Brasilia in the regular-season clash at home?
- Brasilia are averaging 81.9 points, 37.1 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game.
- Cruzeiro shot 42.8% from the floor and 32.7% from three-point range this season.
- Brasilia hold a 1-0 advantage in the regular season-series.
Brasilia to win and cover the spread (-7.5).
| Tournament: | Novo Basqete Brasil |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Arena Juscelino Kubitschek |
| Tip Off: | 03:30:00 |
Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caixa/Brasilia Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.15 | 1.34 |
Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caixa/Brasilia Match Prediction & Analysis
Cruzeiro will play hosts to Brasilia in the weekday showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Brasilia head into this contest on the back of a two-game winning streak, while Cruzeiro, currently on a two-game winning streak at home, look to search for a momentum victory.
Current Standings: Brasilia currently stands 5th in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 19-8 record, while Cruzeiro are in 15th place with a 8-17 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only two matches listed between Cruzeiro and Brasilia. Brasilia won both games, scoring 85 points per game and allowing 72.5 points per game. The average total match points in the last two matches between Brasilia and Cruzeiro is 158.5.
Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caixa/Brasilia Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issac Thornton | 11.8 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.6/0.08 |
| Facundo Corvalan | 14.9 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 1.5/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Cruzeiro Basquete Preview
Cruzeiro head into the contest with a narrow 70-69 victory against Mogi. With this win, they snapped a two-game losing skid. They also halted a four-game losing streak on the road. Cruzeiro will now head to home arena for a crucial weekday showdown against Brasilia. Issac Thornton’s two-pointer with 1:18 left in the game pushed Cruzeiro ahead in the game. Despite two free throws from Hinkle, Mogi lost the game.
Cruzeiro have posted a 8-17 record in the Brazil NBB 2025/26. The hosts currently stand 15th in the table. Meanwhile, they have posted a 5-8 record at home and won the previous two home games. In the previous victory, they shot 37% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded three steals and two blocks.
Tulio Da Silva led the scoring with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Issac Thornton contributed 12 points, while Yosani Clay added 10 points. Cruzeiro were outscored 38-45 in the rebounding battle. They missed just one free throw out of 16. The hosts tied the regular-season series with Mogi. They would eye the same on Thursday night as they dropped the previous game against Brasilia in mid-November.
Caixa/Brasilia Preview
Brasilia enter the contest with a narrow 91-92 loss to Minas. Following two straight victories at home, Brasilia lost the road game for the fourth consecutive time. They were trailing by six points with 1:27 left. D. Von Haydin and Paulichi made a five-point play but fell short of one point. Brasilia have gone 8-7 on the road and their next assignment is against Cruzeiro.
Brasilia posted a 19-8 record in the Brazil NBB 2025-26. They are sitting fifth in the standings. The visitors conceded a biggest lead of 26 points. Brasilia outscored Minas 27-9 in the final period to draw some drama. Paulichi's 2-pointer made it a one-point game with 32 seconds left. They dominated the offense with 53% from the floor and 36% from the three-point line.
Brasilia lost the rebounding battle 21-38 and were also out-assisted 18-23. Defensively, they recorded 10 steals and four blocks. Facundo Corvalan led the scoring with 23 points and six assists. Daniel Von Haydin dropped 19 points and 7 rebounds. Rafael Paulichi went for 13 points, while Buiu chipped in with 12 points. Brunao added 11 points and all five starters recorded double figures.
Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caixa/Brasilia Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | L. Braga |
| SG | I. Thornton |
| SF | D. Coleman |
| PF | T. Da Silva |
| C | R. Ansaloni |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | F. Corvalan |
| SG | K. Crescenzi |
| SF | D. Von Haydin |
| PF | B. Cardoso |
| C | R. Paulichi |
CRUZEIRO BASQUETE vs CAIXA/BRASILIA
Winning PredictionBrasilia enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their better offense and defense compared to the opposition. We are backing Brasilia to extend the run and win this contest.
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