Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caxias do Sul, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

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Cruzeiro Basquete

Cruzeiro head into the contest with a 79-101 loss to Pinheiros. It was their first defeat in four games. Cruzeiro snapped a three-game winning streak. They are back home for an important clash against Caxias do Sul. The hosts have posted a 11-19 record in the regular season. They are 14th in the points table with playoff contention in pocket. Cruzeiro went 6-9 at home this season so this game won’t be easy. 

In the previous loss, they shot 47% from the floor and 40% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded seven steals and one block. Cruzeiro conceded a game-high lead of 22 points. They were leading by 42-39 at halftime but the second half debacle pushed them behind. They were outscored 14-31 in the final quarter. They dropped both games against Pinheiros this season. Cruzeiro averaged 80.0 points per game and allowed 85.8 points per game. 

Isaac Thornton led the scoring in the previous game with a team-high 20 points. Tulio Da Silva went for 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Dominique Coleman added 10 points. Tulio Da Silva could be an offensive threat against Caxias do Sul. The forward averaged 17.2 points and 7.9 rebounds in the league this season. We back him to score 15 or more points in home fixture. 

Caxias do Sul

Caxias do Sul enter the matchup with a 71-69 victory against Vasco de Gama. They halted a two-game losing skid. In the last five games, Caxias won three out of five games. The visitors will play two back-to-back road games. Caxias dropped their previous two road games. They are 13-17 in the regular season and 5-10 on the road. Caxias would take on Cruzeiro next. They previously dropped a game against this side. 

Caxias outscored Vasco 18-12 in the final quarter to take the game. Rafa’s three-pointer with 1:23 left in the game put them ahead in the game. The hosts shot 38% from the floor and 29% from the three-point line. They committed 15 turnovers in the game. Coxias were out-rebounded 30-38 but out-assisted 23-18. The hosts recorded ten steals and one block. Caxias are scoring 72.6 points per game and allowing 76.8 points per game in the ongoing season. 

Four players reached double figures in the last game. Augusto Cabral Leão and Guilherme Omena led the offense with 13 points each. Felipe Vezaro went for 12 points, while Rafa added 10 points, including a match-winning three-pointer. In the absence of Shamell Stallworth, Vezaro could be an offensive threat in this game. The guard averaged 10.0 points in the regular season. We back him to score in double-digit in the upcoming fixture. 

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Cruzeiro Basquete vs Caxias do Sul Match Prediction & Analysis

Cruzeiro will play hosts to Caxias do Sul in the weekday showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Caxias do Sul head into this contest on the back of two-game losing skid on the road, while Cruzeiro, currently on a consistent run in the league, look to search for a momentum victory. 

Current Standings: Cruzeiro currently stands 14th in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 11-19 record, while Caxias do Sul are in 13th place with a 13-17 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only one match listed between Caxias do Sul and Cruzeiro. Caxias do Sul won the only tie 78-83.. The average total match points between Caxias do Sul and Cruzeiro is 161.  

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CRUZEIRO BASQUETE vs CAXIAS DO SUL
Winning Prediction

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. 

Caxias do Sul to win.

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