The Orlando Magic (24-27) travel to face off against the Sacramento Kings (25-24) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and televised on NBCS. The Kings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Magic are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Magic. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Magic vs Kings
The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Orlando fell to 24-27 on the season after a 104-99 road loss to the Warriors on Monday. The Magic entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell short of the 209-point over/under line.
Orlando started strong, leading 26-18 after the 1st quarter, but Golden State took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Magic 64-41. Orlando made a push in the 4th quarter, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 86-74 to 96-74, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
The Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Kings improved to 25-24 on the season with a 116-114 win over the Timberwolves on Monday. Sacramento, who entered the game as +5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road win but also covered the spread. The combined score of 230 points went over the pre-game total of 222.
Sacramento took control early, leading 67-59 at halftime. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Kings 27-21. However, Sacramento held on in the 4th, with both teams scoring 28 points in the final period.
Magic Offense Breakdown
The Magic’s offense struggled in their 99-point effort against the Warriors, shooting just 43.4% from the field. They hit only 8 threes at a 25% clip, with Cole Anthony leading the way, making 3 threes at 33.3% and finishing with a team-high 26 points.
Anthony scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Franz Wagner added 14 of his 21 points in the final period. Paolo Banchero contributed 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd quarter.
Kings Offense Breakdown
DeMar DeRozan led the Kings to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 33 points and dishing out 7 assists, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50%. Malik Monk added 26 points, with 10 coming in the 4th quarter, while Keegan Murray contributed 19 points, 17 of which came in the opening period.
The Kings shot 48.9% from the field and connected on 10 threes at a 41.7% rate. DeRozan scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Domantas Sabonis chipped in 6 of his 14 points in the final period.
Magic Team Defense
Defensively, the Magic were solid in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up just 18 and 22 points, respectively. However, a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 39 points contributed to their 104-99 loss to the Warriors. Overall, Orlando held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.
The Magic did well in limiting the Warriors from beyond the arc, allowing just 12 threes on 30% shooting. They also collected 34 defensive rebounds while giving up 9 offensive boards. Orlando added 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.
Kings Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 4th quarters, the Magic couldn’t overcome a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 39 points in their 104-99 loss to the Warriors. Overall, they held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.
Orlando did a good job defending the three, with the Warriors hitting just 12 threes at a 30% clip. The Magic also recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.
Magic vs Kings Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Orlando has an ATS record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 99 points per game.
- In their last three games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Sacramento has an ATS mark of 6-3-1 while going 9-1 straight up.
Magic vs Kings Prediction
The Magic come in as the underdog at +5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 218.5, and our model projects the Magic and Kings to reach a combined total of 252 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 Kings, Magic