Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro

Flamengo host Cruzeiro, with tip-off set for 17:30 on Wednesday 8 April.

Let’s back Cruzeiro at +13.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -118 to stay relatively close to Flamengo and we really like this bet.

Flamengo were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Minas by a 93-86 scoreline.

Cruzeiro lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 80-70 defeat against Botafogo.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Flamengo claim a 93-80 win over Cruzeiro.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
5  Flamengo	25	10	3037	2754	283	14-3	11-7	4L
14  Cruzeiro	11	23	2699	2906	-207	6-11	5-12	5L

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Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Flamengo vs Cruzeiro betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Cruzeiro look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat in this NBB matchup and we’re happy to bet them against the spread. The underdogs can comfortably cover +13.5 and this can be backed at -118.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest Brazilian NBB form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Flamengo vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The +13.5 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 4 consecutive games.
• The +13.5 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +13.5 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 5 consecutive games.
• The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -13.5 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 17 of their last 20 games.

Cruzeiro +13.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

If the initial price don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

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Our Game Prediction

Cruzeiro +13.5 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Flamengo 89 - 78 Cruzeiro

Flamengo will be chasing down a victory and a winning scoreline of 89-78 might be along the right lines. There are huge odds available about this wager.

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Flamengo vs Cruzeiro 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.

You might not get rich backing Flamengo at -1250. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 93% chance of winning this NBB game. At +550, Cruzeiro are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

13.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 170.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows bettors to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 170.5 can find odds of -118 available.

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

Flamengo

-1250

Cruzeiro

+550

Point Spread

Flamengo -13.5

-118

Cruzeiro +13.5

-118

Total Points

Under 170.5

-118

Over 170.5

-118

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Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Flamengo Stats

Cruzeiro Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 171.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 170.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 85.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 165.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 169.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 170.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 170.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 84.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 89.10 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	29	6	3176	2698	478	15-3	14-3	7W
2  Pinheiros	29	7	3077	2684	393	17-1	12-6	1L
3  Minas	27	8	3074	2879	195	15-2	12-6	3W
4  Brasília	27	9	2929	2587	342	16-1	11-8	5W
5  Flamengo	25	10	3037	2754	283	14-3	11-7	4L
6  Corinthians	25	10	2973	2767	206	15-3	10-7	3W
7  Paulistano	22	13	2918	2734	184	14-4	8-9	2W
8  Bauru	21	15	2949	2845	104	14-5	7-10	2L
9  São José	20	15	2886	2824	62	12-6	8-9	2L
10  Mogi das Cruzes	19	16	2663	2480	183	11-6	8-10	1L
11  Unifacisa	18	17	2851	2809	42	12-6	6-11	2W
12  União Corinthians	18	17	2781	2845	-64	13-3	5-14	2L
13  Caxias do Sul	16	19	2587	2687	-100	9-8	7-11	2W
14  Cruzeiro	11	23	2699	2906	-207	6-11	5-12	5L
15  Rio Claro	11	25	2810	3087	-277	7-10	4-15	1W
16  Botafogo	10	25	2547	2871	-324	7-10	3-15	1W
17  Pato	7	27	2474	2713	-239	5-14	2-13	8L
18  Cearense	7	29	2762	3206	-444	5-14	2-15	1L
19  Vasco	5	30	2467	2825	-358	2-15	3-15	3L
20  Osasco	5	31	2737	3196	-459	4-14	1-17	4L

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