Cruzeiro
Basketball Brazil - NBB Thu 20 Nov 18:00
Club Athletico Paulistano
  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

NBB Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs Paulistano

Cruzeiro host Paulistano, with tip-off set for 18:00 on Thursday 20 November.

Expect a Close Game

Our prediction is that Cruzeiro will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +5 against Paulistano and that makes plenty of appeal, with -118 available.

Ready to tail our spread pick? Access the new BetMGM promo code and read our expert review of the platform as you prep your next move.

Paulistano Well Beaten in Previous Clash

Cruzeiro last game saw them register a 98-76 home win over Osasco.

Paulistano were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Minas claimed a 94-63 win.

NBB W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
10  Paulistano 5 5 775 759 16 4-2 1-3 2L
14  Cruzeiro 3 7 755 841 -86 2-5 1-2 1W
View Full Standings

Cruzeiro vs Paulistano Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Cruzeiro vs Paulistano betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NBB showdown. That makes Cruzeiro at +5 the best bet and odds of -118 are available.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert Brazilian NBB verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Cruzeiro vs Paulistano league stats:

  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Paulistano in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Paulistano in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Paulistano in 2 consecutive games.

Cruzeiro +5 Probability

The top basketball betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many points to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Make your bet count—our comprehensive bonus guide highlights the latest free bets and betting promo codes worth grabbing.

Our Game Prediction
Cruzeiro +5 @ -118 Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 07:55, 20 November 2025

Bet Builder Tips

Spread Cruzeiro +5
Totals Over 155.5
Result & BTTS 60 Cruzeiro / Yes

Our same game parlay pick is Cruzeiro +5 on the spread, Over 155.5 points and Cruzeiro/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

A bet builder is a great option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single event. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro logo 80 - 81 Paulistano logo Paulistano

We’ll roll the dice and go for Paulistano to register a 81-80 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

Cruzeiro vs Paulistano 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.

Books Make Paulistano Moneyline Favorites

The Paulistano odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -227 betting favorites to land victory in this NBB game which means a 69% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cruzeiro are trading at +160.

The spread is currently 5, with the total points line at 155.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to wager Over 155.5, there are odds of -118.

The best betting apps offer a wide variety of team props and game lines for most NBB contests, giving you plenty of alternatives to consider. Be sure to explore both pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NBB fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

Best Betting Offers
Team Stats

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro Stats
Paulistano logo Paulistano Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 5 defeats in the last 7 home games
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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 10 0 901 727 174 3-0 7-0 10W
Minas 9 1 862 757 105 6-0 3-1 2W
Mogi das Cruzes 7 2 742 586 156 4-1 3-1 4W
Brasília 7 2 749 626 123 5-1 2-1 3W
Corinthians 7 2 778 679 99 4-1 3-1 5W
Pinheiros 6 2 660 599 61 4-1 2-1 2W
Franca 7 3 858 725 133 3-2 4-1 1W
Unifacisa 5 4 710 697 13 2-3 3-1 1W
São José 5 4 689 679 10 2-1 3-3 2W
10  Paulistano 5 5 775 759 16 4-2 1-3 2L
11  Bauru 5 5 713 723 -10 4-1 1-4 1L
12  União Corinthians 4 4 610 671 -61 4-0 0-4 1W
13  Caxias do Sul 3 4 499 545 -46 2-1 1-3 3L
14  Cruzeiro 3 7 755 841 -86 2-5 1-2 1W
15  Cearense 2 6 630 691 -61 0-3 2-3 6L
16  Rio Claro 2 7 703 828 -125 2-3 0-4 1L
17  Botafogo 2 8 705 820 -115 2-3 0-5 3L
18  Osasco 2 8 756 884 -128 1-4 1-4 2L
19  Pato 2 9 773 886 -113 1-3 1-6 2L
20  Vasco 0 10 652 797 -145 0-3 0-7 10L