Minas vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 21 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Minas vs Cruzeiro

Minas host Cruzeiro, with tip-off set for 17:00 on Tuesday 21 April.

We would be very surprised if Minas don’t exceed a -15.5 spread against Cruzeiro. That is why the bet has to be the favorites to cover the line at odds of -118.

Minas won their last game 87-56. This was a home triumph against Cearense.

Cruzeiro claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 86-77 win occurred against Cearense.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Minas won the most recent encounter between these sides. A 101-88 victory was registered against Cruzeiro.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
3  Minas	29	9	3344	3086	258	16-3	13-6	1W
14  Cruzeiro	13	25	3049	3246	-197	7-12	6-13	1W

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Minas vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Minas vs Cruzeiro betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on Minas who are -15.5 on the spread. They should enjoy a big victory in this NBB showdown and cover the line at odds of -118.

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 -15.5 line has been covered by Minas in 3 of their last 5 games.

Minas -15.5 Probability

The best betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Minas 92 - 73 Cruzeiro

We’re going for Minas to achieve a 92-73 victory and the good news is that there are huge odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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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.

Minas are strong -2500 favorites to win this NBB game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 96% chance of claiming victory. Cruzeiro are the underdogs at +750 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

15.5 is the spread and 172.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 172.5 can get -118.

Most NBB games come with lots of team props and game lines, and the best basketball betting sites make sure you’ve got plenty to choose from. Don’t forget to browse both pre-game and in-game markets before you place a wager.

Moneyline

Minas

-2500

Cruzeiro

+750

Point Spread

Minas -15.5

-118

Cruzeiro +15.5

-118

Total Points

Under 172.5

-118

Over 172.5

-118

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

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Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Minas Stats

Cruzeiro Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +15.5 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 169.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 172.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.90 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.90 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 168.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 172.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 86.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 86.00 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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