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Flamengo vs Minas, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

Ginásio Vasco da Gama

Will Flamengo end their losing streak against Minas in home game? 

  • Minas are averaging 87.7 points, 39.5 rebounds and 20.6 assists per game.
  • Flamengo averaged 86.8 points and allowed 78.3 points per game this season.
  • Flamengo hold a 2-1 advantage in the regular season-series over Minas.

Tournament: Novo Basqete Brasil | Venue: Ginásio Vasco da Gama | Tip Off: 04:30:00

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Flamengo to win and cover the spread (-4.5).


Flamengo vs Minas Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.45 2.39

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Flamengo

Flamengo head into the contest with a 74-76 loss to Caxias do Sul. It was their third consecutive defeat in the regular season. They will play three out of four remaining games at home arena. Their first home assignment is against Minas, who beat them in Copa Super 8 recently. However, they beat Minas twice in the ongoing season. Flamengo are already in the semifinals of the Champions League where they will play against Boca Juniors. 

Flamengo are placed fifth in the points table with a 25-9 record. They shot 48% from the floor and 41% from the three-point line. They lost the rebounding battle 27-38. The hosts are averaging 86.8 points per game and allowing 78.3 points per game. This is the third-best offensive average in the league. The visitors rank third in field goals (46.6%) and first in three-point shooting (36.7%). 

Flamengo are averaging 8.3 steals per game (second-best) and 12.1 turnovers per game (second-best). They have won their previous three home games in the regular season. Flamengo dropped two out of 16 home games which is an impressive record. Alex Negrete could be an offensive threat in the road fixture. The 24-year-old averaged 13.9 points per game in the regular season. We back him to score 12 or more points in the home game.

Minas

Minas head into the contest with a 109-88 against Vasco. They previously lost to Pinheiros which snapped their three-game winning streak in the regular season. They already faced an exit in the Champions League Americas. But, they need a special finish in the playoffs this year. Minas will take on Vasco next in the road game. They defeated them 3-0 in the playoffs last year and also won the only game in the regular season. 

Minas now improved to 26-8 after consecutive wins. They moved to third in the league standings. Minas are eyeing a second-seed for the playoffs. The visitors are averaging 87.7 points per game and allowing 82.1 points per game. In the current season, they are shooting 46.5% from the floor and 34% from the three-point line. Minas are averaging 3.3 blocks per game and 7.6 steals per game. They rank third in assists per game (20.6) and fourth in field goals (46.5%).

Jordan Williams led the offense with 24 points. Alexandre Paranhos went for 20 points, while Eric McCree added 13 points. Juan Arengo contributed 11 points and Rafael Rachel and Yuri dropped 10 points each. Jordan Williams could also be a player to watch out for in the upcoming fixture. The American forward averaged 15.0 points per game in the regular season. We back him to score 12 or more points against Flamengo.

Flamengo vs Minas Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG F. Baralle
SG S. Johnson
SF G. Pereira
PF W. Ferreira
C M. Cummings
Position Player Name
PG J. Williams
SG J. Arengo
SF E. McCree
PF R. Silva
C W. Silva Braga

Flamengo will play hosts to Minas in the weekend showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Minas head into this contest on the back of a two-game winning streak, while Flamengo, currently on a three-game losing skid, look to search for a breakthrough victory. 

Current Standings: Flamengo currently stand at 5th place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 25-9 record, while Minas are in third place with a 26-8 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Flamengo won three of the last five games against Minas. The average total match points between Minas and Flamengo is 157. 


Flamengo vs Minas Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Alex Negrete 14.1 4.2 2.6 0.7/0.2
Jordan Williams 14.4 3.8 1.9 1.1/0.4

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

Flamengo to win and cover the spread (-4.5).

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Author: Gulshan S.