Sacramento Kings (25-24) vs Orlando Magic (24-27)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Golden 1 Center)
Betting Odds: Sacramento Kings -5 -- Over/Under: 217.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Golden 1 Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Warriors and Jazz, and they play the Nuggets, Spurs, and Hawks next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 103.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 105.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25.1 points and 5.2 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Goga Bitadze is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings lost to the Thunder, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Trail Blazers, Pelicans, and Mavs next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 116.5 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 21.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Domantas Sabonis is averaging 20.8 points and 14.4 rebounds. Malik Monk is the third double-digit scorer and Keegan Murray is grabbing 7.1 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last seven night games at Golden 1 Center.
- The Magic have lost each of their last seven road games.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of the Magic's last seven games.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The underdogs have won 15 of the last 23 games between the Magic and Kings.
- The Kings have lost 11 of their last 20 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 18 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Magic have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Kings rank 2nd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.8%).
- The Kings rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.0%).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (30.2%).
Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report
The Kings will be without the newly acquired Zach LaVine. Sidy Cissoko is questionable.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. Mac McClung is questionable after just signing a two-way contract.
Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
The Sacramento Kings continue to be hit or miss, and they're still not at full strength since the Fox trade. However, this game has more to do with how bad the Magic have been lately. Despite getting healthier, the Magic continues to play worse, and that includes scoring less than 100 points in seven of their last 10 games. The Magic are 1-9 ATS and SU in their last 10 games. The Magic can't score the basketball, and I doubt they find their footing on the road. I can't get behind the Magic with any confidence. Give me the Kings at home and the reasonable chalk.
Randy’s Pick Sacramento Kings -5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
