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Minas vs Unifacisa, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

Arena Juscelino Kubitschek

Will Unifacisa give a home setback to in-form Minas in weekend showdown? 

  • Unifacisa are averaging 81.1 points, 37.4 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game.
  • Minas hold a 1-0 advantage in the regular-season series against Unifacisa.
  • Minas are scoring 88.3 points per game and allowing 81.9 points per game.

Tournament: Novo Basqete Brasil | Venue: Arena Juscelino Kubitschek | Tip Off: 19:30:00

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Minas to win and cover the spread (-10.5).


Minas vs Unifacisa Basteball Odds

Bookmaker Team A Team B
1xBet 1.74 1.83

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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 Botafogo next in the road game. They earlier defeated Vasco 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 Botafogo.

Unifacisa

Unifacisa head into the matchup with a 101-65 victory against Osasco. The blowout victory gave them a boost after three successive defeats. They didn’t allow the opponent to cross 18 points in a single quarter. Unifacisa will be on a two-game homestand and their first assignment is against Uniao Corinthians. With four more games to go, the hosts will be eyeing a better finish in the regular season. 

Unifacisa have dropped 7 out of the last 11 games in the current season. They have won their previous six games at home. The impressive run at home arena gives them a slight edge. Unifacisa are scoring 81.5 points per game and allowing 80.6 points per game. They rank seventh in the rebounds per game (37.6) and fifth in field goals (45.4%). In the last game, they were shooting 56% from the floor and 48% from the three-point line. They won the rebounding battle 39-37. 

Melvin Johnson was the leading scorer with 17 points. Phillip Carr went for 16 points and nine rebounds, while Joao Almeida added 14 points. V Leal and Antonio contributed 11 points each. Sifontes and Kendall Anthony added 10 points each. If we pick out an offensive threat in this game, we would pick Melvin Johnson. The 32-year-old guard averaged 14.0 in the ongoing season. We back him to score 14 or more points in the weekday encounter. 

Minas vs Unifacisa Starting Lineups

Position Player Name
PG J. Williams
SG J. Arengo
SF E. McCree
PF R. Silva
C W. Silva Braga
Position Player Name
PG H. Coelho
SG J. de Oliveira
SF Y. Sifontes
PF M. Johnson
C P. Carr

Minas will play hosts to Unifacisa in the weekend showdown of Novo Basquete Brasil 2025/26. Unifacisa head into this contest on the back of an inconsistent road run, while Minas, currently on a four-game winning streak, look to get the momentum. 

Current Standings: Unifacisa currently stand at 11th place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 18-18 record, while Minas are in third place with a 28-8 record. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Minas have won three of the last five matches against Unifacisa. Minas have scored 84 points per game, while Unifacisa scored 82 points per game. The average total match points in the last two matches between Minas and Unifacisa is 166.

Minas vs Unifacisa Player Stats

Player Name Points Rebounds Assists Steals/Blocks
Isaac Thornton 11.3 2.5 2.1 0.7/0.09
Melvin Johnson 13.9 2.6 2.2 1.0/0.1

Minas enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impressive offense and a season advantage. We are backing Minas to outclass Unifacisa and win this contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 155 points with Minas reaching 80 points. 

Minas to win and cover the spread (-10.5).

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Author: Gulshan S.