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

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Basquete Basteball Odds

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Flamengo

Flamengo head into the contest with a 86-93 loss to Minas. It was their fourth straight defeat in the regular season. They will play two out of three remaining games at home arena. Their second home assignment is against Cruzeiro, who were defeated by them in only one game of the regular season. Flamengo are also in the semifinals of the Champions League where they will lock horns against Boca Juniors. Before this game, they will conclude the regular season. 

Flamengo are placed fifth in the points table with a 25-10 record. They shot 46% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. They lost the rebounding battle 32-43. The hosts are averaging 86.8 points per game and allowing 78.7 points per game. This is the third-best offensive average in the league. The visitors rank third in field goals (46.5%) and first in three-point shooting (36.7%). 

Flamengo are averaging 8.1 steals per game (fourth-best) and 11.9 turnovers per game (second-best). With the loss in the previous game, they snapped a three-game losing streak at home. Flamengo dropped three out of 14 home games which is a dominating record. Alex Negrete could be an offensive threat in the road fixture. The 24-year-old averaged 14.2 points per game in the regular season. We back him to score 14 or more points in the home game. 

Cruzeiro Basquete

Cruzeiro enter the contest with a 70-80 loss to Botafogo. The visitors extended their losing streak to five matches. Currently, they are on a four-game road trip. Cruzeiro fell to 11-23 in the league. They are 5-12 on the road this season and will take on Flamengo next. Cruzeiro were outscored 15-25 in the opening quarter and it proved decisive. They will play two home games and two road games. 

Cruzeiro conceded the biggest lead of 19 points in the game. The visitors shot 45% from the floor and 33% from the three-point line. Cruzeiro averaged 79.4 points per game and allowed 85.5 points per game. They rank fourth in three-point shooting (34.2%) and third in free throw (75.6%). The visitors are forcing 14.2 turnovers per game. 

TD Silva was the top performer with 16 points and seven rebounds. Wesley Sena went for 12 points, while Nique added 10 points. Jamison Costa went for 8 points and 11 rebounds. If we find out the offensive threat on this side, Isaac Thornton is the right name. The American guard averaged 11.2 points in the ongoing season. We back him to score 12 or more points in this game.  

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Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Basquete Match Prediction & Analysis

Flamengo will play hosts to Cruzeiro in the weekend showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Cruzeiro head into this contest on the back of a five-game losing streak, while Flamengo, currently on a four-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 25-10 record, while Cruzeiro are in 14th place with a 11-23 record.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Only one game is listed between Flamengo and Cruzeiro. Flamengo won the only game between the two. The average total match points between Cruzeiro and Flamengo is 173.

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Basquete Player Stats

FLAMENGO vs CRUZEIRO BASQUETE
Winning Prediction

Flamengo enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their comeback ability and impressive offense. We are backing Flamengo to end the losing skid and win this contest. We also back both teams to score 165 points with Flamengo crossing 85 plus points. 

Flamengo to win and cover the spread (-13.5).

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