Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NBB Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Botafogo

Cruzeiro host Botafogo, with tip-off set for 18:00 on Tuesday 16 December.

It’s time to go for Cruzeiro against the spread, especially with an attractive -8 line at -118. Our prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved in their meeting with Botafogo.

Cruzeiro were beaten last game and this was on the road. União Corinthians claimed a 87-76 win.

Botafogo were beaten 84-61 in their previous game, being turned over at home to União Corinthians.

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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Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Cruzeiro vs Botafogo with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Get with the favorites with a -8 spread. We like this wager and are backing Cruzeiro at odds of -118 to enjoy a solid win in this NBB contest.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making Brazilian NBB picks. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Cruzeiro vs Botafogo league stats:

• The +8 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +8 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +8 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Cruzeiro -8 Probability

Based on the odds from the best basketball betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 87 - 77 Botafogo

A 87-77 victory for Cruzeiro is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.

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Cruzeiro vs Botafogo 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.

At betting odds of -435 with the sportsbooks, Cruzeiro are regarded as 81% likely to win this NBB game. For those wanting to back Botafogo, you will find +270 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 158.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 158.5, the odds are -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.

Moneyline

Cruzeiro

-435

Botafogo

+270

Point Spread

Cruzeiro -8.5

-118

Botafogo +8.5

-118

Total Points

Under 158.5

-118

Over 158.5

-118

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.

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Cruzeiro Stats

Botafogo Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 7 defeats in the last 9 home games

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -8 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 9 home games

Point Spread

• +8 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +8 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 166.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.78 pts in the previous 9 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 9 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.67 pts and allowed 89.11 pts in the last 9 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.60 pts and allowed 81.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.90 pts and allowed 85.90 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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