Minas vs Cruzeiro Basquete, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

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Minas

Minas head into the contest with a 85-91 loss to the Pinheiros Sky. It snapped their three-game winning streak in the regular season. They already faced an exit in the Champions League Americas. They will be home for a league clash against Cruzeiro. Minas have beaten them earlier in the season. Minas now fell to 24-8 after the defeat. They are fourth in the league standings. With playoffs coming next month, the hosts would eye a winning momentum. 

Minas are looking for a better playoff seed. They would target a top-two finish in the league. The hosts are averaging 86.6 points per game and allowing 81.8 points per game. In the previous game, they shot 43% from the floor and 40% from the three-point line. Minas are averaging 3.2 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game. They rank third in assists per game (20.2) and fourth in field goals (46.1%). They are forcing 13.9 turnovers per game. 

Jordan Williams led the offense with 24 points, while Tim Frazier went for 18 points. Rafael Rachel dropped 13 points and five rebounds. Juan Arengo also contributed 10 points.Jordan Williams could also be a player to watch out for in the upcoming fixture. The American forward averaged 14.7 points per game in the regular season. We back him to score 12 or more points against Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro Basquete

Cruzeiro enter the contest with a heartbreaking 66-67 loss to Uniao Corinthians. It was their third straight loss. They recently halted a three-game winning streak. Cruzeiro will be on a four-game road trip with the first assignment being against Minas, who hold a 1-0 advantage against them in the ongoing season. The visitors have posted a 11-21 record in the regular season. They are 14th in the points table with playoff contention almost confirmed. 

Cruzeiro went 5-10 on the road this season so this game won’t be easy. In the previous game, they had a 66-58 lead but the opposition went on a 9-0 closing run. Cruzeiro shot 37% from the floor and 23% from the three-point line. Defensively, they recorded three steals and one block. The visitors averaged 79.4 points per game and allowed 85.2 points per game. They are fourth in three-point shooting (34.4%) and third in free throws (76.2%). 

Ralfi Ansaloni was the top scorer in the previous game with 17 points and nine rebounds. Wesley Sena went for 13 points, while Gerald Grittens chipped in with ten points. Isaac Thornton could be an offensive threat against Minas. The American guard averaged 11.3 points in the league this season. We back him to score 12 or more points in the road fixture.

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Minas vs Cruzeiro Basquete Match Prediction & Analysis

Minas will play hosts to Cruzeiro in the weekday showdown of Novo Basquete Brasil 2025/26. Minas head into this contest on the back of a fresh setback against the leaders, while Cruzeiro, currently on a three-game losing skid, look to get a breakthrough win. 

Current Standings: Minas currently stand at 4th place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 24-8 record, while Cruzeiro are in 14th in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 11-21 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only game is listed between Minas and Cruzeiro in H2H record. Minas won the only tie against Cruzeiro, scoring 84 points and allowing 76 points. The average total match points between Cruzeiro and Minas is 160.

Minas vs Cruzeiro Basquete Player Stats

MINAS vs CRUZEIRO BASQUETE
Winning Prediction

Minas enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impressive offense and season-best offense. We are backing Minas to outclass Cruzeiro and win this contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 165 points with Minas reaching 85 points. 

Minas to win.

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