Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/25
Today at 5:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-113) will travel to Orlando to take on the Magic (-106). The Kings are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 36-37, while the Magic are 8th in the East at 35-39.
The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is set at 218.5 points. NBCS will provide TV coverage from the Kia Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK
The Pick: Sacramento Kings -1
This game will be played at Kia Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, March 29th.
WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-117 in favor of the Kings.
- Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Can the Kings Lock in a Win at Orlando?
The Kings moved to 36-37 on the season with a 128-107 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Sacramento, who were favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 235 exceeded the over/under line of 227.5 by 7.5 points.
Sacramento jumped out to a 36-27 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their advantage by outscoring Portland 32-23 in the 2nd quarter. Both teams scored 32 points in the 3rd, and the Kings entered the 4th with a 100-82 lead, eventually outscoring the Blazers 28-25 in the final period.
The Kings shot an impressive 64.9% from the field in their 128-107 win over the Trail Blazers, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 37% clip. Zach LaVine led the way with 29 points, including 13 in the 2nd quarter, while Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 19 rebounds, scoring 14 in the 3rd.
DeMar DeRozan contributed 21 points and 10 assists, with 7 points coming in the 4th quarter. Keegan Murray also made an impact late, scoring 8 of his 17 points in the final period.
The Kings put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Trail Blazers to 107 points on 39% shooting. Sacramento gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 23 points. They had their toughest stretch in the 3rd, giving up 32 points, but bounced back in the 4th, holding Portland to 25 points.
From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed 16 threes on 32% shooting. They sent the Blazers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Sacramento also recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks in the game.
Can the Magic Hold Strong at Home?
The Magic fell to 35-39 on the season after a 101-92 home loss to the Mavericks on Thursday. Orlando, who were favored by 6.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 23.5 points under the 216.5 O/U line.
Orlando took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Dallas 33-24, but the game turned when the Mavericks went on a 17-0 run, stretching the score from 68-59 to 85-59. The Magic couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 34-20 in the 3rd quarter and 24-22 in the 4th.
In Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks, the Magic’s offense struggled, shooting just 42.5% from the field and making only 5 threes at a 16.7% clip. Paolo Banchero was a standout, hitting 61.9% of his shots and finishing with 35 points and 10 rebounds, including 17 points in the 2nd quarter.
Franz Wagner added 20 points, with 10 coming in the 4th quarter, while Anthony Black contributed 14 points. Wendell Carter also chipped in 9 of his 12 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Magic held the Mavericks to 101 points but couldn’t capitalize on their defensive effort. They allowed 34 points in the 3rd quarter but limited Dallas to 24 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Orlando struggled to defend the three, giving up 11 threes on 50% shooting. They sent the Mavericks to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Magic finished with 34 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 blocks.