Minas vs Caixa/Brasilia, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction
Minas
Caixa/Brasilia
Can Minas counter Brasilia to extend their winning streak?
- Brasilia are averaging 81.5 points, 37.7 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game.
- Minas are on an impressive 10-2 run at home this season.
- Minas won nine out of the last ten games against Brasilia in the league.
Minas to win and cover the spread (-6.5).
| Tournament: | Novo Basqete Brasil |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Arena Juscelino Kubitschek |
| Tip Off: | 03:30:00 |
Minas vs Caixa/Brasilia Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.23 | 3.45 |
Minas vs Caixa/Brasilia Match Prediction & Analysis
Minas 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 Minas, currently on a three-game winning streak in the league, look to search for a breakthrough victory.
Current Standings: Brasilia currently stands 5th in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 19-7 record, while Minas are in fourth place with a 19-6 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Minas won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Bauro, scoring 75.6 points per game and allowing 68.6 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Brasilia and Minas is 144.2.
Minas vs Caixa/Brasilia Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik McCree | 12.6 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.8/0.5 |
| Facundo Corvalan | 14.5 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 1.5/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Minas Preview
Minas Tenis Clube head into the contest with a 82-100 loss to Franca last week. It was their third straight defeat across all competitions. They also dropped a game in the Champions League Americas. Last month, they were on a seven-game winning streak but with a defeat to Boca in Champions League, Minas lost their momentum. Their defence wasn’t up to the mark as they conceded 100-point in the last two defeats.
Minas have posted a 19-6 record in the Brazil NBB 2025/26. The hosts currently stand fourth in the table. Meanwhile, Minas have posted a 10-2 record at home which can boost their confidence. They are currently on a six-game winning streak at home in the league. In the previous defeat, they shot 41% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded ten steals and two blocks.
Jordan Williams led the scoring with 25 points and five rebounds. Yuri contributed 15 points, while Ricardo Fischer added 14 points and seven assists. Alexandre Paranhos also went for nine points. Minas tied the regular season series with Franca and they will lock horns again in the Champions League knockout stage.
Caixa/Brasilia Preview
Brasilia enter the contest with a 84-61 victory against Vasco de Gama last week. The hosts continued their winning run with two straight victories. However, they dropped their previous two road games which could be a concern ahead of the clash against Minas. Brasilia will play two back-to-back matches on the road. They have gone 8-6 on the road this season.
Brasilia posted a 19-7 record in the Brazil NBB 2025-26. They are sitting fifth in the standings. Their Copa Super 8 campaign was finished last month after losing to Franca. Brasilia didn’t panic while beating a struggling Vasco as they built a game-high 25 point lead in the game. They never trailed in the game and dominated the offense with 45% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line.
Brasilia won the rebounding battle 45-24 and also out-assisted the opposition 20-15. Defensively, they recorded seven steals and three blocks. Daniel Von Haydin led his team’s scorers with 17 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Rafael Paulichi went for 15 points, while Buiu chipped in with 12 points. Facundo Corvalan added 11 points and Lucas Lacerda dropped ten points. Bruano also contributed nine points and seven rebounds.
Minas vs Caixa/Brasilia Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | L. Rodriguez de Almeida Cabrera |
| SG | J. Williams |
| SF | J. Arengo |
| PF | E. McCree |
| C | A. Paranhos |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | F. Corvalan |
| SG | K. Crescenzi |
| SF | D. Von Haydin |
| PF | B. Cardoso |
| C | R. Paulichi |
MINAS vs CAIXA/BRASILIA
Winning PredictionMinas enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their better offense and defense compared to the opposition. We are backing Minas to extend the run and win this contest.
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