Botafogo vs Paulistano Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 03 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Paulistano

Botafogo host Paulistano, with tip-off set for 19:00 on Friday 3 April.

It’s time to go for Paulistano against the spread, especially with an appealing -8 line at odds of -118. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved in their clash against Botafogo.

Botafogo triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where União Corinthians were beaten 78-71.

Paulistano triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Vasco da Gama were beaten 96-69.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Paulistano triumphed 101-77 when they last played Botafogo. It’s been seven victories on the bounce for Paulistano when playing Botafogo. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
7  Paulistano	24	14	3164	2969	195	15-4	9-10	1W
16  Botafogo	10	28	2793	3183	-390	7-12	3-16	3L

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Botafogo vs Paulistano Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Botafogo vs Paulistano betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

We expect Paulistano to cover the -8 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -118 for this NBB contest.

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 Paulistano league stats:

• The -8 line has been covered by Paulistano in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -8 line has been covered by Paulistano in 5 consecutive games against Botafogo.

Paulistano -8 Probability

The best basketball betting sites suggest there’s a 54.1% chance of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 73 - 84 Paulistano

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Botafogo vs Paulistano 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.

Paulistano have the shortest price to win this NBB game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 77% probability due to their -333 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Botafogo.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 159.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Under 159.5, then the odds are -118.

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Moneyline

Botafogo

+215

Paulistano

-333

Point Spread

Botafogo +7

-118

Paulistano -7

-118

Total Points

Under 159.5

-118

Over 159.5

-118

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Botafogo Stats

Paulistano Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -8 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 80.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 162.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.20 pts and allowed 81.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

NBB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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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