Cruzeiro vs Minas Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 26 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Minas

Cruzeiro host Minas, with tip-off set for 10:30 on Sunday 26 April.

Minas are available at -118 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The attractive -8 line could be covered with ease when they clash with Cruzeiro and this looks like a value wager.

Cruzeiro 97-81 Winners When Teams Last Met

When Cruzeiro and Minas met on Friday night, Cruzeiro managed a 97-81 victory. The past 4 games between the teams have seen Minas win three times.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
3  Minas	29	9	3344	3086	258	16-3	13-6	1W
14  Cruzeiro	13	25	3049	3246	-197	7-12	6-13	1W

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Cruzeiro vs Minas Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Cruzeiro vs Minas with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Minas can cover the -8 betting line. We’re confident of a strong showing in this NBB matchup and heading to the spread could be the best play at odds of -118.

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Key Cruzeiro vs Minas league stats:

• The -8 line has been covered by Minas in 5 of their last 10 games.

Minas -8 Probability

Based on the odds from the best basketball betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 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 82 - 93 Minas

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try Minas to win 93-82 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

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Cruzeiro vs Minas 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Minas as -385 favorites for this NBB game, implying that they are 79% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about Cruzeiro.

8 is where the spread lies, with total points being 172 right now. The Total lines offer basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 172, there are odds of -118.

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Moneyline

Cruzeiro

+250

Minas

-385

Point Spread

Cruzeiro +8

-118

Minas -8

-118

Total Points

Under 172

-118

Over 172

-118

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Cruzeiro Stats

Minas Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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 6 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 169.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 172: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.10 pts and allowed 85.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.60 pts and allowed 83.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 173.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 180.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 172: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.60 pts and allowed 81.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 90.20 pts and allowed 89.90 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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