Paulo Costa

NBB Analyst | paulo.costa@sportsgambler.com | Last Updated on 21.02.2026

Paulo Costa is a basketball contributor specialising in Brazil’s Novo Basquete Brasil. Based in São Paulo, Paulo follows São Paulo FC closely and is a regular presence at São Paulo FC home games throughout the NBB season.

Paulo makes regular NBB betting predictions, focusing on game context, team tendencies and key player roles. His analysis covers a range of betting markets, including player props, accumulators and Bet Builder options, helping readers evaluate different angles ahead of upcoming games.

His work is data-driven, supported by efficiency-based metrics such as Net Rating and Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%), and is designed to support informed, value-focused betting decisions.

Professional background and expertise

Sports betting journalist and basketball betting analyst with over 10 years experience, specialising in the Brazilian NBB.

Editorial responsibility

NBB previews and predictions.

All predictions published by Paulo Costa follow our documented handicapping methodology. Learn more about How Picks Are Made, our Editorial Policy and the full Team of Analysts.

Paulo Costa Track Record

Period	Wins	Losses	Push
Last 30 Days	9	11	0
Total	418	389	0

Note: Results are tracked using a flat 1-unit stake per main match prediction and graded at the odds available at the time of publication. Pushes are recorded as no win/loss. Past results are not indicative of future performance.