Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 06 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Cruzeiro

Botafogo host Cruzeiro, with tip-off set for 19:00 on Monday 6 April.

There’s a strong case that Cruzeiro will end up claiming a victory and that means betting the road team on the Moneyline. You can get a juicy -133 that they overcome Botafogo.

Botafogo lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 86-72 at home to Paulistano.

Cruzeiro lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 101-88 defeat against Minas.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Cruzeiro claim a 89-65 win over Botafogo.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
14  Cruzeiro	13	25	3049	3246	-197	7-12	6-13	1W
16  Botafogo	10	28	2793	3183	-390	7-12	3-16	3L

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Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our Botafogo vs Cruzeiro betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Take Cruzeiro at odds of -133 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that the road team have a really good chance of claiming a victory in this NBB matchup.

A good deal of research goes into our Brazilian NBB predictions. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Botafogo vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• Cruzeiro have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Botafogo have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Botafogo have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Botafogo have lost their last 2 games at home.

Cruzeiro Moneyline Probability

The top betting sites imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for bigger odds about Cruzeiro to claim victory and a certain number of points to be scored, then the Match Result & Total lines could be a good way forward.

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Our Game Prediction

Cruzeiro Moneyline @ -133 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 83 - 86 Cruzeiro

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Cruzeiro landing a 86-83 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can choose Botafogo at -103 or alternatively Cruzeiro who have betting odds of -133. The sportsbooks award a 57% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning NBB bet.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 163. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 163, then the odds are -118.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every NBB contest. Head to the top betting apps and find the best value wagers.

Moneyline

Botafogo

-103

Cruzeiro

-133

Point Spread

Botafogo +1.5

-116

Cruzeiro -1.5

-119

Total Points

Under 163

-118

Over 163

-118

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to NBB micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.

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Botafogo Stats

Cruzeiro Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 82.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 167.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 171.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 86.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 88.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

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Team	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
1  Franca	32	6	3451	2922	529	16-3	16-3	10W
2  Pinheiros	30	8	3240	2815	425	18-1	12-7	1W
3  Minas	29	9	3344	3086	258	16-3	13-6	1W
4  Brasília	28	10	3101	2735	366	17-2	11-8	1W
5  Flamengo	28	10	3324	3002	322	16-3	12-7	3W
6  Corinthians	27	11	3237	3016	221	15-4	12-7	2W
7  Paulistano	24	14	3164	2969	195	15-4	9-10	1W
8  São José	22	16	3118	3061	57	13-6	9-10	1L
9  Mogi das Cruzes	21	17	2907	2708	199	12-7	9-10	1L
10  Bauru	21	17	3077	3034	43	14-5	7-12	4L
11  Unifacisa	20	18	3102	3057	45	12-7	8-11	2W
12  União Corinthians	19	19	3046	3112	-66	14-5	5-14	1W
13  Caxias do Sul	17	21	2811	2917	-106	9-10	8-11	2L
14  Cruzeiro	13	25	3049	3246	-197	7-12	6-13	1W
15  Rio Claro	12	26	2987	3242	-255	8-11	4-15	1W
16  Botafogo	10	28	2793	3183	-390	7-12	3-16	3L
17  Cearense	7	31	2895	3379	-484	5-14	2-17	3L
18  Pato	7	31	2732	3070	-338	5-14	2-17	12L
19  Osasco	7	31	2890	3337	-447	5-14	2-17	2W
20  Vasco	6	32	2718	3095	-377	3-16	3-16	1W

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