THE Kings of Sacramento (40-29) visit Magic of Orlando (42-28) Saturday evening. The Kia Center tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sports Betting lines around the Kings versus magic odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Seasonal series: the Kings lead 1-0
Sacramento ended a 2-game winning streak with a 109-102 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, while failing to emerge as an 11-point favorite. g De’Aaron Fox scored a team-high 25 points, and F Domantas Sabonis had a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. In total, 5 Kings players scored in double figures, with the team shooting 43% from the field in the loss.
Orlando has won 5 straight after facing the New Orleans Pelicans 121-106 on Thursday and entering as a 2.5-point home underdog. g Jalen Suggs scored a game-high 22 points, and F Paul Banchero had a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. 5 Magic players scored in double figures and the team shot 54.7% from the field in the win.
Kings at Magic odds
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- Money Line (ML): Kings +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Magic -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kings +2.5 (-110) | Magic -2.5 (-110)
- More/Less (Y/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Key Kings at Magic Injuries
kings
- g Kevin Huerter (shoulder) out
- F Trey Lyles (knee) out
Magic
- g Gary Harris (foot) doubtful
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Kings at Magic Picks and Predictions
Prediction
Magic 109, Kings 105
Money line
PASS.
There are better odds on the Magic spread (-145).
Against the spread
MAGIC BET -2.5 (-110).
Orlando is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games while winning and covering each of their last 5 games. He is 9-0 ATS in his last 9 games as a favorite and faces a Sacramento team that has failed to cover. 3 of his last 4.
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BET UNDER 217.5 (-110).
While these teams are capable of scoring in droves, they are just 3-7 against the Over in their last 10 games. They have also played exceptional defense, with the Kings allowing 109 points or fewer in 5 of their last 6 games and the Magic allowing 106 or fewer in 8 of their last 10 games.
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