Rio Claro vs Sao Jose, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction

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Rio Claro

Rio Claro Basquete head into the contest with a 77-83 defeat against Mogi. It was their sixth loss in the last eight games. With these regular defeats, Rio Claro fell to 10-23 in the league. They are 15th in the table and playoff contention is almost confirmed. The hosts were outscored 17-30 in the final quarter and it proved costly. Mogi closed the game with a 13-7 run. Rio Claro will now take on Sao Jose next in the three-game homestand. The hosts are 5-5 in the last ten games against Sao Jose. 

Rio Claro lost the rebounding battle 41-47. They were shooting 37% from the floor and 31% from the three-point line. The hosts averaged 78.3 points per game and allowed 86.5 points per game. They are averaging 3.4 blocks per game, best among all 20 teams. The hosts rank third in free throws per game (16.1). They are tenth in rebounds per game (37.0). The hosts dropped the only game of the current season against Sao Jose. 

Three players scored in double figures for Rio Claro. Stan Scott notched up 24 points and six rebounds. Demarco Owens dropped 12 points, while Fermin Thygesen added 10 points. Matheus Bonfim dropped nine points and 10 rebounds and Narcizio contributed nine points. If we find out the offensive threat on this side, Gemadinha is the right name. The Brazilian guard averaged 14.5 points in the ongoing season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home game.

Sao Jose

Sao Jose enter the matchup with a 81-72 victory against Pato. It was their second victory in six games. They outscored Pato 23-14 in the final quarter to take the game when the scoreline was tied at 58 points after three quarters. They improved to 19-13 in the regular season and 7-8 on the road. Sao Jose are sitting eighth in the table and they would eye a higher seed for the playoffs. The visitors will take on Rio Claro next. They have beaten Rio Claro once in the regular-season tie. 

Sao Jose opened the fourth quarter with a 17-4 surge and took control of the game. The visitors were shooting 41% from the floor and 35% from the three-point line. They edged out the opposition 42-40 in the rebounding battle. Sao Jose has averaged 82.3 points per game and allowed 80.2 points per game. They are ranked fifth in the free throws made per game (15.7) and third in steals per game (8.3). Sao Jose are forcing 13.2 turnovers per game. 

Three players reached double figures for Mogi in the last game. Adyel Borges notched up 31 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Malcolm Miller added 16 points, while Douglas dos Santos went for 13 points and nine rebounds. Guilherme Lessa contributed nine points. Borges could be an offensive threat on this side. The 24-year-old guard averaged 16.4 points in Brazil NBB 2025-26. We back him to score 15 or more points in the upcoming fixture.

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Rio Claro vs Sao Jose Match Prediction & Analysis

Rio Claro Basquete will play host to Sao Jose in the weekend showdown in the Brazil NBB 2025-26. Rio Claro head into this contest on the back of a two-game losing skid, while Sao Jose, currently on an inconsistent run, look to get a breakthrough victory.

Current Standings: Rio Claro currently stand at 15th place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 10-23 record, while Sao Jose are in 9th place with a 19-13 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Sao Jose won three out of five games against Rio Claro, scoring 83 points per game and allowing 80 points per game. The average total match points between Rio Claro and Sao Jose is 163.

Rio Claro vs Sao Jose Player Stats

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Winning Prediction

Mogi enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their offensive strength and improved defense. We are backing Mogi to surprise the hosts and win this contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 150 points with Mogi reaching 75 points. 

Mogi to win and cover the spread (-7.5).

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