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Bauru Basket vs Unifacisa, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

Ginásio Panela de Pressão

Can Bauru take home advantage to tie the regular-season series against Unifacisa? 

  • Bauru are averaging 81.0 points, 35.1 rebounds and 21.3 assists per game.
  • Unifacisa shot 45.3% from the floor and 32% from threes this season.
  • Unifacisa hold a 1-0 advantage over Bauru in the season-series.

Tournament: Novo Basqete Brasil | Venue: Ginásio Panela de Pressão | Tip Off: 02:30:00

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GRSA Itabom Bauru to win and cover the spread (-7.5).


Bauru Basket vs Unifacisa Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.25 3.21

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Bauru Basket

Bauru Basquete head into the contest with a 81-104 loss against Corinthians. With this loss, they ended their seven-game losing streak in the regular season. Bauru conceded more than 100 points in previous two defeats. The hosts will be taking on Unifacisa next. Bauru are 5-5 in the last ten games against Unifacisa. They were outscored 16-32 in the  third quarter and it proved decisive. Bauru have gone 12-4 at home and it’s a motivating force ahead of a weekend clash. 

In the previous win, they were trailing by 59-75 after three quarters and stretched the deficit to 25 points in the final period. Bauru shot 36% from the floor and 31% from the three-point line. The hosts were out-rebounded 32-41. The Basket are averaging 81.0 points per game and are allowing 78.5 points per game. They rank ninth in field goals (44.6%) and first in steals per game (8.8). Bauru are ranked second in assists per game (21.3). 

Andrezao led the scoring in the last game with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Eugeniusz went for 21 points. Jose Materan added 11 points and Dontrell Brite chipped in with 12 assists. He could also be an offensive threat in the upcoming game. The 31-year-old guard averaged 18.2 points in the ongoing season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home game. 

Unifacisa

Unifacisa enter the road matchup with a 95-111 loss against Franca on Thursday. They won back-to-back home games in the regular season but ended up as a losing side in an away assignment. Unifacisa dropped their fifth consecutive road game in the regular season. Their last road victory came two months back. They are 16-15 in the regular season and their playoff qualification is confirmed. 

Unifacisa have dropped nine out of 13 games on the road this season. Their last road win came in January against Cearense. Unifacisa are scoring 80.8 points per game and allowing 80.5 points per game. They rank fifth in the defensive rebounds (27.5) and seventh in field goals (45%). In the last game, they were shooting 51% from the floor and 36% from the three-point line. They won the rebounding battle 39-30. The visitors have previously defeated Bauru so they would fancy their chances on Saturday night. 

Melvin Johnson was the top scorer with 22 points. Yohanner Sifontes went for 16 points and six rebounds, while Kendall Anthony also dropped 16 points. Phillip Carr also contributed ten points. Victor Leal added eight points and nine rebounds. If we pick out an offensive threat in this game, we would pick Melvin Johnson. The 32-year-old guard averaged 14.4 in the ongoing season. We back him to score 12 or more points in the weekend encounter. 

Bauru Basket vs Unifacisa Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG D. Brite
SG M. Silva
SF A. Garcia
PF J. Materan
C A. Barbosa
Position Player Name
PG H. Coelho
SG J. de Oliveira
SF Y. Sifontes
PF M. Johnson
C P. Carr

Bauru will play hosts to Unifacisa in the weekend showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Bauru head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback, while Unifacisa, currently on a five-game losing streak on the road, look to get a breakthrough win. 

Current Standings: Bauru currently stand at eighth place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 19-13 record, while Unifacisa are in 12th place with a 16-15 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Unifacisa won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against Bauru, scoring 80 points per game and allowing 76 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Bauru and Unifacisa is 156.

Bauru Basket vs Unifacisa Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Dontrell Brite 18.2 2.6 6.2 3.3/0.1
Melvin Johnson 14.4 2.6 2.2 1.1/0.1

Bauru enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impressive offense and tight defense. We are backing Bauru to extend their winning form at home and win this contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points with Bauru reaching 85 points. 

GRSA Itabom Bauru to win and cover the spread (-7.5).

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Author: Gulshan S.