Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25

At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-198) will host the Orlando Magic (+166) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5 points and the over/under line is 218.5.

The Magic are currently on a 4-game losing streak and are 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Kings are 8th in the Western Conference and have a record of 25-24.

ORLANDO MAGIC VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Orlando Magic +5

This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.

WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-123 in favor of the Magic.
• Our projections have Paolo Banchero finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 43.9% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will the Magic Make it Happen on the Road?

Orlando dropped 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 combined score of 203 points fell short of the 209-point over/under line.

Orlando jumped out to a strong start, leading 26-18 after the 1st quarter. However, Golden State took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Magic 64-41. Orlando made a push in the 4th, 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.

In their 99-point effort against the Warriors, the Magic struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 25% clip. Overall, they shot 43.4% from the field.

Cole Anthony led the way with 26 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Franz Wagner added 21 points, with 14 coming in the final period, while Paolo Banchero contributed 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Magic had a strong 1st quarter, holding the Warriors to 18 points, but a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 39 points contributed to their 104-99 loss. They bounced back in the 4th, limiting Golden State to 22 points. Overall, Orlando held the Warriors to 43% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Magic limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 30% shooting. They gave up 34 free throw attempts, with Golden State making 24. Orlando finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Can the Kings Live Up to the Hype at Home?

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 total points for the game reached 230, surpassing the pre-game line of 222.

Sacramento jumped out to an early lead, winning the first quarter 38-34 and extending their lead by taking the second quarter 29-25. Minnesota fought back in the third, outscoring the Kings 27-21, but Sacramento held on in the fourth, matching the Timberwolves with 28 points to secure the win.

DeMar DeRozan’s 33 points and 7 assists on 56% shooting led the Kings to a win over the Timberwolves, with Malik Monk adding 26 points and 8 rebounds. Keegan Murray contributed 19 points, hitting 63.6% from the field.

Sacramento shot 48.9% overall, making 10 threes at a 41.7% rate. Murray scored 17 of his 19 points in the 1st quarter, while Monk added 10 points in the 4th.

The Kings tightened up defensively after a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 34 points, giving up just 25 in the 2nd to help secure the win. Sacramento gave up 27 points in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th, allowing the Timberwolves to shoot 45% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Kings held Minnesota to 30% shooting, with the Timberwolves making 12 threes. Sacramento sent Minnesota to the line 16 times, where they hit all their free throws. The Kings finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.