Cruzeiro vs União Corinthians Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 19 Mar 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Cruzeiro vs União Corinthians

Cruzeiro host União Corinthians, with tip-off set for 19:00 on Thursday 19 March.

We’ve lined up a prediction which requires Cruzeiro to keep close to União Corinthians. We think that the line of +3.5 can be covered and you can secure -119.

Cruzeiro were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Caxias do Sul by a 85-76 scoreline.

União Corinthians lost on the road in their previous game. Minas won 92-82.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UniCo had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. They recorded a 87-76 win over Cruzeiro.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
12  União Corinthians	16	14	2386	2437	-51	12-2	4-12	1L
14  Cruzeiro	11	20	2475	2658	-183	6-10	5-10	2L

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Cruzeiro vs União Corinthians Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Cruzeiro vs União Corinthians betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Cruzeiro will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +3.5 for this NBB matchup and that makes plenty of appeal, with -119 available.

The Brazilian NBB predictions stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each club. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Cruzeiro vs União Corinthians league stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UniCo in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by UniCo in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Cruzeiro +3.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 54.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 80 - 79 UniCo

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Cruzeiro landing a 80-79 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Cruzeiro vs União Corinthians 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.

União Corinthians are regarded as having a 64% chance of winning this NBB game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -175. The market suggests that Cruzeiro are least likely to win at +125.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 166.5 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Under 166.5, then the odds are -118.

Before placing your NBB bets, make sure to think through every possible outcome. With the best betting sites offering an extensive range of game lines and team props, it’s all about picking the market that fits your prediction for the contest.

Moneyline

Cruzeiro

+125

UniCo

-175

Point Spread

Cruzeiro +3.5

-119

UniCo -3.5

-116

Total Points

Under 166.5

-118

Over 166.5

-118

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Cruzeiro Stats

União Corinthians Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 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 167.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 172.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 166.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 85.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.80 pts and allowed 85.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 166.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 82.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 81.30 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  Pinheiros	26	5	2678	2301	377	15-1	11-4	5W
2  Franca	23	6	2587	2186	401	13-3	10-3	1W
3  Flamengo	22	6	2434	2175	259	11-2	11-4	1L
4  Minas	22	7	2527	2385	142	13-2	9-5	1W
5  Corinthians	22	8	2540	2344	196	13-2	9-6	8W
6  Brasília	22	9	2522	2221	301	12-1	10-8	1L
7  Paulistano	19	12	2566	2432	134	13-4	6-8	1W
8  Bauru	19	13	2593	2513	80	12-4	7-9	1L
9  São José	18	13	2554	2493	61	12-5	6-8	1L
10  Mogi das Cruzes	17	14	2349	2173	176	10-5	7-9	2W
11  Unifacisa	16	14	2411	2383	28	11-6	5-8	2W
12  União Corinthians	16	14	2386	2437	-51	12-2	4-12	1L
13  Caxias do Sul	14	17	2262	2381	-119	8-7	6-10	2W
14  Cruzeiro	11	20	2475	2658	-183	6-10	5-10	2L
15  Rio Claro	10	22	2506	2771	-265	7-7	3-15	1L
16  Pato	7	23	2204	2393	-189	5-11	2-12	4L
17  Botafogo	7	24	2249	2577	-328	6-9	1-15	1L
18  Cearense	6	26	2437	2799	-362	4-13	2-13	5L
19  Osasco	5	27	2439	2805	-366	4-12	1-15	1W
20  Vasco	5	27	2247	2539	-292	2-12	3-15	1W

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