Fortaleza Basquete Cearense
Basketball Brazil - NBB Thu 18 Dec 17:30
Pinheiros Basquete
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NBB Betting Preview: Cearense vs Pinheiros

Cearense host Pinheiros, with tip-off set for 17:30 on Thursday 18 December.

Fancy Pinheiros Against the Spread?

Pinheiros should be taken against the spread at -5.5 with our prediction being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory when clashing with Cearense. Back the favorites at the -118 that's available.

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Pinheiros Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

Cearense lost their last game, being beaten 100-77 at home to Paulistano.

Pinheiros won their previous game by a 89-79 scoreline. It was on the road against Unifacisa.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Pinheiros and Cearense saw the former win. It was a 82-73 scoreline. Pinheiros have three straight wins against Cearense. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBB W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Pinheiros 12 2 1183 1050 133 7-1 5-1 8W
14  Cearense 4 10 1142 1230 -88 2-5 2-5 1L
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Cearense vs Pinheiros Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Cearense vs Pinheiros betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

It’s fantastic to see Pinheiros given a -5.5 line on the spread at -118 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this NBB showdown.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our NBB experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Brazilian basketball action.

Key Cearense vs Pinheiros league stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Pinheiros in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Pinheiros in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Pinheiros in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cearense in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cearense in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cearense in 6 of their last 10 games against Pinheiros.

Pinheiros -5.5 Probability

If you go by the top basketball betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% chance of delivering a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Published 14:55, 18 December 2025

Bet Builder Tips

Spread Pinheiros -5.5
Totals Over 163
Result & BTTS 60 Pinheiros / Yes

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Pinheiros to cover the -5.5 spread followed by Over 163. Add in both teams to score 60 points and Pinheiros to win on the Result & BTTS lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cearense Cearense logo 79 - 87 Pinheiros logo Pinheiros

Pinheiros to win by a 87-79 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this wager on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

Cearense vs Pinheiros Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Pinheiros Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Pinheiros are regarded as having a 71% chance of winning this NBB game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -250. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +170 about Cearense.

The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 163. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 163, this selection is available at -118.

The top betting sites offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every NBB contest. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NBB micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cearense logo Cearense Stats
Pinheiros logo Pinheiros Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NBB Table Select Season

Team W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Flamengo 12 2 1226 1033 193 5-1 7-1 1W
Pinheiros 12 2 1183 1050 133 7-1 5-1 8W
Minas 12 2 1195 1069 126 7-1 5-1 3W
Franca 11 3 1217 1032 185 5-2 6-1 5W
Brasília 12 4 1311 1162 149 7-1 5-3 1W
Corinthians 10 4 1149 1043 106 6-1 4-3 2W
Mogi das Cruzes 9 6 1187 1009 178 5-3 4-3 3L
São José 9 6 1194 1149 45 5-2 4-4 1L
Paulistano 9 7 1283 1201 82 6-3 3-4 1W
10  Bauru 8 8 1182 1202 -20 6-2 2-6 3W
11  Unifacisa 7 7 1125 1111 14 3-5 4-2 1L
12  União Corinthians 7 7 1084 1140 -56 5-1 2-6 2W
13  Caxias do Sul 7 7 1014 1075 -61 3-2 4-5 2W
14  Cearense 4 10 1142 1230 -88 2-5 2-5 1L
15  Pato 4 11 1081 1201 -120 2-4 2-7 1L
16  Cruzeiro 4 11 1158 1279 -121 3-7 1-4 1W
17  Osasco 4 12 1209 1380 -171 3-6 1-6 3L
18  Rio Claro 4 13 1318 1518 -200 3-5 1-8 3L
19  Botafogo 3 13 1127 1314 -187 3-5 0-8 5L
20  Vasco 1 14 1009 1196 -187 0-6 1-8 2L