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Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction 02/05/2025: NBA Picks

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Game Time 10:00 pm EST
Orlando Magic Line +5
Sacramento Kings Line -5
Total 219
TV: NBA TV

 

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Below is a detailed analysis for Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings game.

 

 

 

PREGAME WARM-UP:

The Sacramento Kings are playing their first home game after the De’Aaron Fox trade, as they are hosting the Orlando Magic. The Kings bounced back off a two-game losing streak, and are finally back home after a long six-game road trip. On the other hand, the Magic have been struggling mightily, even with their two stars back in the lineup, as they have only one win in their last ten matches.

 

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Sacramento Kings Injury Report: Doug McDermott is questionable.

Orlando Magic Injury Report: Jalen Suggs, Jett Howard are questionable, Moritz Wagner are out.

Sacramento Kings Form and Trends

The Kings have a 25-24 record this season and are tied with the Warriors on the 10th place of the West. The Kings are 18-29-2 against the spread and 28-21 in over/under, while having a 13-12 home record. The Kings are 2-4 in their last 6 games, and are 2-5 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

 

The Kings are coming off a 116-114 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Demar DeRozan leads the Kings in scoring with 21.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

 

Orlando Magic Form and Trends

The Magic have a 24-27 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the East. The Magic are 23-27-1 against the spread and 20-31 in over/under, while having a 9-18 road record. The Magic are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 1-9 against the spread. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.

 

The Magic are coming off a 99-104 road defeat by the Golden State Warriors. Franz Wagner leads the Magic in scoring with 24.9 points, adding 5.4 rebounds and a team-high 5.2 assists per game. Paolo Banchero adds 22.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

 

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Statistical Breakdown

Offensively, the Kings average 116.4 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They shoot 47.4% from the field, which ranks 10th in the league, and 34.6% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, the Kings allow 115.2 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league.

 

Offensively, the Magic are last in the league with 103.6 points per game. They shoot 43.7% from the field, which is just 28th in the league and are dead last in 3-point percentage, with 30.2%. Defensively, they are the second-best team in the NBA, allowing 105.4 points per game.

 

The Kings have won their last six meetings against the Magic, and are 4-2 against the spread. Over is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings.

 

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

In this Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction, the Kings are coming as -5 home favorites. The Kings are rightfully favored, as the Magic have been on a free fall lately, and have been extremely weak on the road. the Kings have three consecutive home wins, while the Warriors have lost four straight on the road, and are playing their fifth straight. I expect the hosts to get the job done against a struggling Orlando team, so pick the Sacramento Kings and lay the points at home.

Nick’s Free Pick: Sacramento Kings -5

 

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