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Caxias do Sul vs Botafogo, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

Ginásio Vasco da Gama

Will Botafogo counter Caxias do Sul in crucial road matchup to tie the series? 

  • Caxias do Sul are averaging 73.0 points, 32.0 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game.
  • Botafogo shot 41.8% from the floor and 28.3% from three-point range this season.
  • Caxias hold a 1-0 advantage in the regular season-series over Botafogo.

Tournament: Novo Basqete Brasil | Venue: Ginásio Vasco da Gama | Tip Off: 19:30:00

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Caxias do Sul to win and cover the spread (-9.5).


Caxias do Sul vs Botafogo Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.22 3.89

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Caxias do Sul

Caxias do Sul enter the matchup with a 75-81 loss against Minas. They halted a two-game winning skid. In the last six games, Caxias won just three. The hosts will be on a two-game homestand with the first assignment against Botafogo. Caxias are 3-2 in their last five home games. They are 14-18 in the regular season and 8-7 at home. Caxias have previously defeated Botafogo so they would fancy their chances. 

Caxias were outscored 9-21 in the third quarter which proved decisive. This debacle cost them a big game. They shot 44% from the floor and 28% from the three-point line. They committed 19 turnovers in the game. Coxias out-rebounded the opposition 35-31 but were out-assisted 23-25. Caxias are scoring 73.0 points per game and allowing 76.9 points per game in the ongoing season. They are averaging 7.2 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. 

Four players reached double figures in the last game. Felipe Vezaro led the scoring with 17 points and six rebounds. Williams Omena and Fabrizzio Ruiz added 15 points. Rafa Oliveira dropped 10 points and eight rebounds. Shamell Stallworth could be an offensive threat in this game. The guard averaged 12.0  points in the regular season. We back him to score in double-digit in the upcoming fixture. 

Botafogo

Botafogo head into the contest with a 62-93 loss against Pinheiros in the league. The hosts dropped five of the last seven games. They will be taking on Caxias do Sul next. Botafogo led by three points at halftime but managed only 20 points in the second half. They didn’t cross 20 points in the remaining three quarters. The hosts now fell to 17th in the table with a 7-24 record. They are on the finishing line of the playoff elimination. One more loss can trouble their chances for playoffs. 

Botafogo are 1-15 on the road this season which is the worst in the league. They shot 38% from the floor and 18% from the three-point line. The hosts won the rebounding battle 44-34. Botafogo averaged 72.9 points per game and allowed 82.8 points per game in the ongoing season. They are averaging 2.3 steals and 6.7 blocks per game. Botafogo are 1-9 against Caxias do Sul in the last ten league games. It would be a surprise victory for them if they win against the hosts. 

Three players reached double figures for Botafogo. Matheusinho Brito led the scoring in last game with 13 points and nine assists. Emanuel Marcílio went for 12 points, while Scott Machado contributed 11 points, eight rebounds and 7 assists. Matheusinho Brito could be an offensive threat in the fixture. The Brazilian guard averaged 16.1 points in the regular season. We back him to score 12 or more points in the home game.

Caxias do Sul vs Botafogo Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG A. Leao
SG F. Ruiz
SF F. Vezaro
PF H. Gomes
C R. Oliveira
Position Player Name
PG M. Brito
SG S. Machado
SF E. Matias
PF D. Machado Goncalves
C P. Henrique Scheuer

Botafogo will travel to play Caxias do Sul in the weekend showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Caxias do Sul head into this contest on the back of an inconsistent run, while Botafogo, currently on a 1-0 advantage over Caxias in regular season, look to search for a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Botafogo currently stands 17th in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 7-24 record, while Caxias do Sul are in 13th place with a 14-18 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Caxias do Sul won five of the last five games against Botafogo. The average total match points between Caxias do Sul and Botafogo is 144. 

Caxias do Sul vs Botafogo Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Shamell Stallworth 12.0 3.0 2.4 0.5/0.1
Matheusinho 16.2 4.1 6.3 1.2/0.2

Caxias do Sul enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their superior offense and defense compared to the opposition. We are backing Caxias do Sul to complete the sweep and win this contest. We also back both teams to score 150 points with Caxias crossing 75 plus points. 

Caxias do Sul to win and cover the spread (-9.5).

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Author: Gulshan S.