Cruzeiro vs Caxias do Sul Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Caxias do Sul

Cruzeiro host Caxias do Sul, with tip-off set for 18:00 on Tuesday 17 March.

Cruzeiro can cover the -4.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing them at odds of -118 to overcome Caxias.

Cruzeiro were beaten last game and this was on the road. Pinheiros claimed a 101-79 win.

Caxias do Sul claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 71-69 win occurred against Vasco da Gama.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Caxias won the most recent encounter between these sides. A 78-63 victory was registered against Cruzeiro.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
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

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Cruzeiro vs Caxias do Sul Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Cruzeiro vs Caxias do Sul betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Cruzeiro are going to cover the -4.5 on the spread. You can get -118 that there’s a bigger margin of victory in this NBB showdown.

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 Cruzeiro vs Caxias do Sul league stats:

• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Caxias in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Caxias in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Caxias in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Cruzeiro -4.5 Probability

The best basketball betting sites imply that our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. 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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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 84 - 76 Caxias

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Cruzeiro vs Caxias do Sul 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.

Cruzeiro are regarded as having a 68% chance of winning this NBB game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -213. Caxias do Sul are the underdogs at +148 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 4.5 and total points has a line of 157. There are lots of popular ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 157, this selection is available at -118.

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Moneyline

Cruzeiro

-213

Caxias

+148

Point Spread

Cruzeiro -4.5

-118

Caxias +4.5

-118

Total Points

Under 157

-118

Over 157

-118

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Cruzeiro Stats

Caxias do Sul Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 173.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 157: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.60 pts and allowed 86.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 86.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 157: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.00 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 79.60 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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