SAO JOSE DOS PINHAIS (Interstat) — Paraiba will visit Sao Jose in a basketball game set for Wednesday at Lineu de Moura. Paraiba enters with a 2-1 season record, while Sao Jose is 0-2. The matchup gives Paraiba a chance to build on a strong start and Sao Jose an opportunity to earn its first win.

Paraiba most recently lost at Mogi das Cruzes 78-70. Diego Figueredo led Paraiba with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists in 32 minutes. Alexandre De Souza added 14 points and 3 rebounds, and Jimmy De Oliveira had 7 points and 8 rebounds. Figueredo, the player to watch for Paraiba, has been productive throughout the early season. He had 8 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists in a win against Pinheiros and 19 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists in a win against Osasco. Paraiba opened the season with a 96-70 home win over Osasco before beating Pinheiros 81-65 at home.

Sao Jose most recently lost at Bauru 83-68. Joao Guimaraes, the player to watch for Sao Jose, finished with 9 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists in 31 minutes. Derick Machado added 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Murilo Prado had 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. Sao Jose also lost at Franca 90-59, when Guimaraes had 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 23 minutes. Sao Jose will look to improve at home after a difficult start to the season.

The matchup features two teams with different early-season results. Paraiba has won two of its first three games and will try to maintain its form on the road. Sao Jose is still seeking its first win and will rely on Guimaraes to create offense. Lineu de Moura will host the visiting Paraiba side as Sao Jose tries to bounce back. Paraiba is scheduled to host Paulistano next, while Sao Jose will host Cearense in its next game. Paraiba will then host Corinthians Paulista, while Sao Jose will visit Osasco and Pinheiros in its following games. Both teams will continue a busy stretch of the schedule after this matchup. Sao Jose will try to use home court to secure its first victory, while Paraiba aims to stay above .500 on the road. The contest is part of a busy early-season schedule for both teams.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Paraiba 83, Sao Jose 81. Paraiba has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The over/under for this game is 157.5.