Pinheiros vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Pinheiros vs Cruzeiro

Pinheiros host Cruzeiro, with tip-off set for 19:00 on Thursday 12 March.

Play the Unders at -118 when Pinheiros and Cruzeiro take to the court. The 166 points line looks too big and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

Pinheiros won their last game, beating Cearense at home by a 83-77 scoreline.

Cruzeiro got the win in their previous game. A 89-88 triumph occurred on the road when playing Paulistano.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Pinheiros won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 102-89 triumph when facing Cruzeiro.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
2  Pinheiros	30	8	3240	2815	425	18-1	12-7	1W
14  Cruzeiro	13	25	3049	3246	-197	7-12	6-13	1W

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Pinheiros vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Pinheiros vs Cruzeiro betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Totals betting for this NBB game provides lots of value at -118. The line is set at 166 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our NBB experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Brazilian basketball action.

Key Pinheiros vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The 166 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Pinheiros games.
• The 166 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pinheiros games at home.
• The 166 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Pinheiros games at home.
• The 166 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 14 Cruzeiro games on the road.
• The 166 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cruzeiro games on the road.

Under 166 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, 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 is why we think it’s worth placing this basketball wager.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 166 Points @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Pinheiros 90 - 71 Cruzeiro

Pinheiros to win by a 90-71 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this wager on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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Pinheiros 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.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Pinheiros a 95% chance of winning this NBB game which means they’re overwhelming -2000 favorites with the sportsbooks. Cruzeiro are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +600.

15 is where the spread lies, with total points being 166 right now. A wager on the Totals allows bettors to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those expecting a low total can back Under 166 at -118.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most NBB contests. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge range of pre-game and in-game options.

Moneyline

Pinheiros

-2000

Cruzeiro

+600

Point Spread

Pinheiros -15

-118

Cruzeiro +15

-118

Total Points

Under 166

-118

Over 166

-118

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NBB micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest 0 regular season and play-off games stats.

Pinheiros Stats

Cruzeiro Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -15 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +15 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 166: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.10 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 170.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 166: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 166 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.00 pts and allowed 86.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.80 pts and allowed 85.90 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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