Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

NBB Betting Preview: Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro

Vasco da Gama host Cruzeiro, with tip-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 11 April.

Vasco and Cruzeiro are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 161.5 as the best pick at -118.

Vasco da Gama lost their last game, being beaten 109-88 at home to Minas.

Cruzeiro lost on the road in their previous game. Flamengo won 90-84.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Cruzeiro who came out on top when they last played Vasco. A 79-75 win was recorded.

NBB	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
14  Cruzeiro	13	25	3049	3246	-197	7-12	6-13	1W
20  Vasco	6	32	2718	3095	-377	3-16	3-16	1W

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Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 161.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these NBB teams take to the court. Take the -118 and cheer on points.

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 Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The 161.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Vasco games at home.
• The 161.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Vasco games at home.
• The 161.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Vasco games.
• The 161.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cruzeiro games on the road.
• The 161.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cruzeiro games.

Over 161.5 Probability

The best basketball betting sites suggest there’s a 54.1% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vasco 79 - 86 Cruzeiro

Let’s roll the dice and try Cruzeiro to achieve a 86-79 winning scoreline here. There are huge odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.

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Vasco da Gama 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 Cruzeiro odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -154 betting favorites to land victory in this NBB game which means a 61% chance of winning. Vasco da Gama are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +110.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 162. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 162, this selection is available at -118.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the NBB and we recommend visiting one of our recommended betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

Vasco

+110

Cruzeiro

-154

Point Spread

Vasco +2.5

-118

Cruzeiro -2.5

-118

Total Points

Under 162

-118

Over 162

-118

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Vasco da Gama Stats

Cruzeiro Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 home games

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 158.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 161.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 84.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 86.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 169.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 161.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 161.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.60 pts and allowed 86.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 88.60 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	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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