Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic: Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips | March 23, 2024

The Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic matchup is one of eight games on the NBA schedule for Saturday. The Kings are looking to sweep the season series after taking the first matchup on Jan. 3 in Sacramento, a 138-135 double overtime win.

Orlando has lost five straight games to the Kings since Dec. 8, 2021. The Magic's last win against Sacramento was on Feb. 12, 2021. Saturday's game will be the 70th regular-season meeting between the two teams, with the Kings ahead 39-30.

While the Kings have been impressive since last season, the Magic made the leap this year and could even finish in the top-4 of the Eastern Conference. It's a refreshing sight for NBA fans to see the Kings and Magic franchise thrive for the first time in years.

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Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic preview, prediction, odds and betting tips

The Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic game is on Saturday at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. It starts at 7:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on NBC Sports California and Bally Sports Florida

Moneyline: Kings (+142) vs Magic (-162)

Spread: Kings +3.5 (-112) vs Magic -3.5 (-108)

Total (O/U): Kings o216 (-115) vs Magic u216 (-106)

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Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic preview

The Sacramento Kings are coming off their most disappointing loss of the season. They lost 109-102 to the Washington Wizards to add to their misery, as they are 0.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have won five games in a row heading into this game. The Magic are one of the best teams since the All-Star break, with a 12-3 record, tied with the OKC Thunder for the second-best record. They are behind the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets, who are 13-2.

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Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic starting lineups, subs and rotation

There are three players on the Sacramento Kings' injury report, including one starter, Kevin Huerter. Head coach Mike Brown is expected to use the following starting five:

PG: De'Aaron Fox | SG: Keon Ellis | SF: Keegan Murray | PF: Harrison Barnes | C: Domantas Sabonis

Sacramento's current rotation also includes players like Malik Monk, Chris Duarte, Davion Mitchell, Alex Len and Kessler Edwards.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have one player on their injury report. Gary Harris will be unavailable on Saturday due to right plantar fascia strain. Here's how Jamahl Mosley could line up:

PG: Jalen Suggs | SG: Caleb Houston | SF: Franz Wagner | PF: Paolo Banchero | C: Wendell Carter Jr.

The Magic has a deep rotation that uses players like Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz, Joe Ingles, Moritz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac.

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Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic betting tips

De'Aaron Fox has an over/under of 24.5 points, which is lower than his season average.

He's favored to go over, but it should be mentioned that he's only scored more than 25 points once in his last five games. Bet on Fox to have a good game and go over 24.5 points.

Paolo Banchero is favored to score less than 22.5 points. Take the odds, and bet on him to go under, as he has not gone over 22.5 five times in his last six games.

For Domantas Sabonis, take the over in his points, rebounds and assists. He's leading the league in triple-doubles and has been low-key great in parlays.

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Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic prediction

The Orlando Magic are the slight favorites to beat the Sacramento Kings. The Magic and Kings seem like an even matchup, but the former has a homecourt advantage and won five in a row.

Oddsmakers predict the Magic to get the win and Sacramento to cover the +3.5 spread. The total is expected to go over 216 points.

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