Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions February 5th 2025

Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic February 5th 2025

The Orlando Magic will travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are currently on a four-game losing streak and are 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Kings are favored by 5 and are 8th in the Western Conference.

This game will tip-off at 10:00 ET and will be played at the Golden 1 Center. The over/under line for this game is 218.5. You can watch this game on NBCS.

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Magic vs. Kings Key Information

Orlando’s season record dropped to 24-27 after a 104-99 road loss to the Warriors on Monday. The Magic, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 203 points fell short of the 209-point O/U line.

Orlando started strong, leading 26-18 after the 1st quarter, but the Warriors 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, 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, scoring 11 in the 4th quarter. Franz Wagner added 14 of his 21 points in the final period, while Paolo Banchero chipped in 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Magic had a solid performance in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 18 and 22 points, respectively. However, a tough 3rd quarter saw them give up 39 points, which 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 defending the three-point line, with the Warriors making just 12 threes on 30% shooting. Orlando also recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

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, picked up the road victory and covered the spread.

Sacramento led 67-59 at halftime after winning both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Minnesota narrowed the gap by taking the 3rd quarter 27-21, but the Kings held on, as both teams scored 28 points in the 4th. The total points for the game finished at 230, going over the line of 222.

DeMar DeRozan led the Kings to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 33 points and dishing out 7 assists, shooting 56% from the field. 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 hit 41.7% of their threes, making 10 from beyond the arc. DeRozan hit 2 threes at a 50% rate, and Murray also connected on 2 threes, shooting 50% from deep.

Despite a rough start, the Kings tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 34 points. They gave up 25 points in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 28 in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 114 points on 45% shooting.

Sacramento did well defending the three, allowing Minnesota to make just 12 threes on 30% shooting. The Kings also recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

As the underdogs with a spread of +5, we recommend going with the Magic on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 218.5 and given that our model is projecting 252 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Zach LaVine Set to Make Kings Debut vs. Magic

The Sacramento Kings are hoping their second major in-season shakeup will be as effective as the first. After replacing head coach Mike Brown with Doug Christie, the Kings have gone 12-6 and are now making another bold move—acquiring two-time All-Star Zach LaVine in a seven-player, seven-draft-pick trade.

LaVine is expected to make his Sacramento debut on Wednesday night when the Kings host the Orlando Magic.

Kings Make a Playoff Push Without De’Aaron Fox

In the trade, Sacramento sent star point guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for LaVine and second-year forward Sidy Cissoko. While the Kings also picked up six draft picks, the biggest focus is how LaVine will fit alongside Domantas Sabonis as Sacramento pushes for a top-six playoff spot in the Western Conference.

LaVine sat out his final three games with the Chicago Bulls due to personal reasons, but before that, he was playing at a high level:

• Last 5 Games: 26.4 PPG, 48.9% FG, 38.6% 3PT

Despite Sacramento losing four of its last six games, Sabonis believes the team needs to stay locked in and push forward.

“It’s been a crazy year, a lot of change,” Sabonis told the Sacramento Bee. “It (stinks), but we’ve just got to somehow come together, be professional and keep this thing moving forward.”

Magic Struggling on Road Trip

While Sacramento is settling into its new look, Orlando (26-25) is trying to snap a four-game losing streak. The Magic have struggled offensively, failing to reach 100 points in three straight games while dropping road contests to Portland, Utah, and Golden State.

On Monday night, Orlando fought hard but fell 104-99 to the Warriors. Cole Anthony led the way with 26 points, but the Magic’s third-quarter defense (allowing 39 points) was a turning point.

Head coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged the team isn’t getting enough free throws, despite playing aggressively.

“We had 52 points in the paint, attacked the basket 47 times, and (shot) 10 free throws,” Mosley said after Monday’s game.

During their four-game skid, Orlando has been outscored 84-67 at the foul line, with opponents taking 110 free throws compared to the Magic’s 90.

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Key Matchups to Watch

1. Zach LaVine’s First Game in a Kings Uniform
   • How quickly can LaVine mesh with Sabonis?
   • Will he take over as the primary scorer?
2. Orlando’s Free Throw Struggles vs. Sacramento’s Defense
   • The Magic have struggled to get to the line, but they’ll need aggressive drives against a Kings defense that allows 22.5 free-throw attempts per game (20th in NBA).
3. Sacramento’s Fast-Paced Offense vs. Orlando’s Defense
   • The Magic rank 4th in defensive rating, but can they slow down the Kings’ high-powered attack?

What to Expect

• If LaVine plays, expect Sacramento to push the pace and get him heavily involved.
• If Orlando can clean up its second-half defense and attack the rim effectively, they could keep this close until the final minutes.

This is the first meeting between the two teams this season, with a rematch set for March 29 in Orlando.