Minas vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 18 Dec 2025

NBB Betting Preview: Minas vs Botafogo

Minas host Botafogo, with tip-off set for 17:30 on Thursday 18 December.

We would be very surprised if Minas don’t exceed a -23.5 spread against Botafogo. That is why the bet has to be the favorites to cover the line at odds of -118.

Minas won last time out by a 74-71 scoreline. It was on the road against União Corinthians.

Botafogo were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Cruzeiro claimed a 89-65 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 97-59 in favor of Minas when they last played Botafogo. Minas have beaten Botafogo in the past five meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 9 head-to-head meetings.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
3  Minas	29	9	3344	3086	258	16-3	13-6	1W
16  Botafogo	10	28	2793	3183	-390	7-12	3-16	3L

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Minas vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Minas vs Botafogo betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -118 that Minas will cover the -23.5 line. We think this is a fantastic spread for this NBB selection where there is plenty of value available.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making Brazilian NBB predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Minas vs Botafogo league stats:

• The +23.5 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +23.5 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -23.5 line has been covered by Minas in 3 consecutive games against Botafogo.

Minas -23.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best basketball betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Minas -23.5 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Minas 96 - 69 Botafogo

There’s the chance to land fantastic odds when it comes to Minas winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 96-69 triumph in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Minas vs Botafogo 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.

Due to Minas being overwhelming favorites, you are unlikely to find any juice on the Moneyline. However, there’s an alternative angle by looking at the spread for this NBB game.

23.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 158 right now. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 158 selection is available to back at -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.

Moneyline

Minas

-

Botafogo

-

Point Spread

Minas -23.5

-118

Botafogo +23.5

-118

Total Points

Under 158

-118

Over 158

-118

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

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Minas Stats

Botafogo Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -23.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +23.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.90 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.80 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.50 pts and allowed 85.10 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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