Minas vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 01 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Minas vs Cruzeiro

Minas host Cruzeiro, with tip-off set for 18:00 on Wednesday 1 April.

We’re expecting Cruzeiro to keep the scoreline respectable and the +14 spread looks generous at odds of -118 when they play Minas.

Minas were beaten last game and this was on the road. Pinheiros claimed a 91-85 win.

Cruzeiro lost their previous game, being beaten at home to União Corinthians 67-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Minas and Cruzeiro saw the former win. It was a 84-76 scoreline.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
4  Minas	24	8	2771	2617	154	14-2	10-6	1L
14  Cruzeiro	11	21	2541	2725	-184	6-11	5-10	3L

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Minas vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Minas vs Cruzeiro betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

Cruzeiro can give a good account of themselves against the big favorites in this NBB game. They can prevent a huge loss and there is -118 available that the underdogs cover +14.

In order to come up with the best Brazilian NBB picks, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Minas vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The +14 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +14 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +14 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 2 consecutive games.
• The -14 line hasn’t been covered by Minas in 12 consecutive games.
• The -14 line hasn’t been covered by Minas in 18 of their last 20 games at home.

Cruzeiro +14 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of delivering a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Cruzeiro +14 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Minas 88 - 78 Cruzeiro

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Minas to enjoy a 88-78 winning scoreline.

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Minas 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Minas are red-hot -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning this NBB game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cruzeiro are trading at +525.

The spread is 14 and the total points line is currently 171.5. A wager on the Totals allows bettors to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Under 171.5, then the odds are -118.

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Moneyline

Minas

-1429

Cruzeiro

+525

Point Spread

Minas -14

-118

Cruzeiro +14

-118

Total Points

Under 171.5

-118

Over 171.5

-118

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Minas Stats

Cruzeiro Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -14 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -14 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +14 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 173.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 171.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 171.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.60 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 81.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 168.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 171.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 171.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 84.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 87.30 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	28	6	2925	2529	396	16-1	12-5	2W
2  Franca	26	6	2913	2445	468	15-3	11-3	4W
3  Flamengo	25	6	2699	2400	299	14-2	11-4	3W
4  Minas	24	8	2771	2617	154	14-2	10-6	1L
5  Brasília	24	9	2683	2364	319	14-1	10-8	2W
6  Corinthians	22	10	2707	2529	178	13-3	9-7	2L
7  Bauru	21	13	2783	2667	116	14-4	7-9	2W
8  Paulistano	20	13	2736	2593	143	14-4	6-9	1L
9  São José	20	13	2717	2641	76	12-5	8-8	2W
10  Mogi das Cruzes	18	15	2501	2322	179	10-5	8-10	1L
11  União Corinthians	17	15	2524	2581	-57	12-3	5-12	1L
12  Unifacisa	16	16	2590	2593	-3	11-6	5-10	2L
13  Caxias do Sul	14	19	2404	2530	-126	8-8	6-11	2L
14  Cruzeiro	11	21	2541	2725	-184	6-11	5-10	3L
15  Rio Claro	10	24	2659	2936	-277	7-9	3-15	3L
16  Botafogo	9	24	2395	2715	-320	6-9	3-15	2W
17  Pato	7	25	2346	2568	-222	5-12	2-13	6L
18  Cearense	6	28	2585	3006	-421	4-13	2-15	7L
19  Vasco	5	28	2310	2620	-310	2-13	3-15	1L
20  Osasco	5	29	2576	2984	-408	4-13	1-16	2L

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