Sao Jose vs Cruzeiro Basquete, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction
Sao Jose
Cruzeiro Basquete
Can Sao Jose take charge and secure the win?
- São Jose are 7-3 in their last 10 matches.
- Cruzeiro are 3-7 in their last 10 matches.
- In all the records in their regular-season games, Sao Jose won 13, while Cruzeiro won 6.
Sao Jose to win.
| Tournament: | Novo Basqete Brasil |
| Live Streaming: | Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) |
| Venue: | Ginasio Lineu de Moura |
| Tip Off: | 03:30:00 |
Sao Jose vs Cruzeiro Basquete Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | NA | NA |
Sao Jose vs Cruzeiro Basquete Match Prediction & Analysis
São Jose host this contest playing at Ginasio Lineu de Moura and enters the matchup following a run of results that has kept them inside the playoff positions. Their season profile shows steady scoring output and a lower points-allowed figure than several teams around them in the table, supported by consistent shooting numbers and ball movement.
Across 20 regular-season games, they now sit 7th in the standings with a 13-7 record, and recent home performances have helped them maintain separation from teams below them. This fixture provides another opportunity to reinforce that position.
Cruzeiro entered the game placed 14th with a 6-14 record. Their recent schedule has included a mix of results, with offensive production varying from game to game and defensive concessions remaining comparatively high across the season. Away from home, results have often been shaped by late-game stretches.
When compared directly, Sao Jose holds clear advantages in league position, recent form, and defensive output, while Cruzeiro approach this matchup aiming to manage the contest and reduce the impact of those differences.
Sao Jose are 7th with a 13-7 record, while Cruzeiro are 14th with a 6-14 record in the regular-season standings. The gap in league position and overall record frames this matchup, with the home side entering from a stronger position.
These teams have met once in a head-to-head matchup, where Sao Jose recorded the win. That game produced 147 total points, with Sao Jose scoring 85 points and Cruzeiro scoring 62 points.
Sao Jose vs Cruzeiro Basquete Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adyel Borges | 14.3 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 2.4/0.1 |
| Ralfi Ansaloni | 11.9 | 6.7 | 1.0 | 0.5/0.6 |
Teams Preview
Sao Jose Preview
São Jose enters this matchup after recording an 88-81 home victory against Paulistano in their most recent NBB game. They led 23-17 after the 1st quarter, extended the margin to 46-39 at halftime, maintained control at 68-59 after the 3rd quarter, and closed the game despite a tighter final period.
Maique Tavares led the scoring with 21 points, while Douglas dos Santos added 15 points. Guilherme Lessa recorded 12 points and 5 assists, and Malcolm Miller contributed 11 points. Sao Jose shot 45.0% from the field this season, averaging 81.3 points per game, while allowing 77.5 points per game.
The home side has recorded 7 wins across their last 10 matches. That run supports their current league position ahead of this fixture, with the team now preparing for another home assignment.
Cruzeiro Basquete Preview
Cruzeiro arrived following a 95-83 defeat away to Corinthians in their latest outing. They trailed 23-17 after the opening quarter, led 38-40 at halftime, moved ahead 57-67 after the 3rd quarter, but conceded 36 points in the final period.
Tulio Da Silva finished with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while Dominique Coleman added 17 points. Isaac Thornton recorded 12 points, and Ralfi Ansaloni contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds. Across the season, Cruzeiro averaged 78.2 points per game and allowed 85.3 points, with a field-goal percentage of 42.5% across their regular-season games.
The visitors have recorded 3 wins in their last 10 matches. The most recent result was decided by a late fourth-quarter swing, and the team now moves on to an away fixture against higher-ranked opposition.
Sao Jose vs Cruzeiro Basquete Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Gabriel Caldeira |
| SG | Adyel Borges |
| SF | Malcolm Miller |
| PF | Douglas dos Santos |
| C | Renato Carbonari |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Cassiano Bueno |
| SG | Isaac Thornton |
| SF | Dominique Coleman |
| PF | Túlio da Silva |
| C | Ralfi Ansaloni |
SAO JOSE vs CRUZEIRO BASQUETE
Winning PredictionSão Jose enters this matchup with conditions in their favour, including home court, a higher league position, and stronger recent results than Cruzeiro.
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