Orlando Magic (35-39) vs Sacramento Kings (36-37)
Game Info: Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Kia Center)
Betting Odds: Orlando Magic +1.5 -- Over/Under: 218.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN FL
The Sacramento Kings and the Orlando Magic duke it out at the Kia Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic Pick.
Sacramento Kings Betting Preview
The Sacramento Kings have been doing it tough lately as they've lost eight of their last 11 games overall. But they will be feeling much better after they snapped a four-game losing streak with a 128-107 home win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Zach LaVine led the team with 29 points on 13 of 18 shooting, Domantas Sabonis added 22 points with 19 rebounds and six assists on nine of 11 shooting, while DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 21 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Kings shot a sizzling 64 percent from the field and 10 of 27 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 68 points in the first half to take an 18-point lead into halftime. They finished with another run in the fourth quarter to lead by as many as 23 points. The Kings will meet the Pacers after this game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been in great shape as they've won six of their last 10 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak halted by the Mavericks in a 101-92 home defeat on Thursday. Paolo Banchero led the team with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists on 13 of 21 shooting, Franz Wagner added 20 points with nine rebounds, while Anthony Black chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Magic shot 42 percent from the field and a miserly five of 30 from the 3-point line as they poured in 33 points in the second quarter to take an 11-point lead. However, their hard work went to waste in the second half, where they got outscored by 58-42 to lose to the short-handed Mavericks.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Magic have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Kings and Magic.
- The Kings have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Why the Sacramento Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last six games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have lost seven of their last eight night games at Kia Center.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Kia Center.
- The Kings have covered the spread in each of their last five road games following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Kings rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Kings rank 3rd in the league for free throw percentage this season (80.6%).
Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic Prediction
The Kings are still missing Jake LaRavia, who is out with a bone bruise, while the Magic have ruled out Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs once again. The Kings have been relatively healthy for a while now, but they were really struggling before their big win over the Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, the Magic had reeled off three impressive wins in a row before they got stopped by the Mavericks in their last outing. I understand why the Kings would be slight favorites in this matchup, but the Magic beat the Kings by 130-111 back on Feb 5, and I think the Magic can get the win at home in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Orlando +1.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
