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The Sacramento Kings (20-18) host the Orlando Magic (15-25) at Golden 1 Center, starting at 10:00 PM ET on Monday, January 9, 2023. The Magic are 6.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is set at 237.5 points.
How to bet Kings vs. Magic
Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Kings as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Kings have -230 odds to pick up the win, while the Magic are listed at +190 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 237.5 points.
Kings vs. Magic Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, January 9, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
Kings vs. Magic Betting Trends
The Kings are 20-17-1 against the spread this year. Sacramento has been chosen as the favorite in 19 games this year and has walked away with the win 13 times (68.4%) in those games. Kings games this year have eclipsed the over/under 17 times in 40 opportunities (42.5%).
The Magic have 21 wins against the spread in 40 games this year. Orlando has been the moneyline underdog 33 total times this season. Orlando has finished 13-20 in those games. Magic games this year have eclipsed the over/under 21 times in 40 opportunities (52.5%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Kings
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | 35 | 24.2 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 37 | 18.9 | 12.4 | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Kevin Huerter | 37 | 15.9 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Malik Monk | 37 | 14.1 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Harrison Barnes | 38 | 14.1 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 33 | 21.4 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Franz Wagner | 39 | 20.1 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 21 | 15.8 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Cole Anthony | 22 | 12.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Moritz Wagner | 19 | 12 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1 |
Kings: None
Magic: Bol Bol: Out (Health Protocols), Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee), Chuma Okeke: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento sports a top-five offense this season, ranking second-best in the league with 118.3 points per game. At the other end, it ranks 25th with 117.3 points allowed per contest. The Kings are posting 122.7 points per game in home games. In road games, they are averaging 113.6 points per contest. The Kings have seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 119.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 1.6 points more than the 118.3 they’ve scored this season.
This season, Sacramento is sinking 13.1 three-pointers per game (sixth-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 35.8% (14th-ranked) from three-point land. Of the shots taken by the Kings in 2022-23, 58.1% of them have been two-pointers (69.3% of the team’s made baskets) and 41.9% have been from beyond three-point land (30.7%).
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
In 2022-23, Orlando is fourth-worst in the NBA offensively (110.4 points scored per game) and 17th on defense (113.9 points allowed). The Magic average 113.9 points per game at home, and 106.2 away. The Magic have played better offensively in their previous 10 games, putting up 113.6 points per contest, 3.2 more than their season average of 110.4.
Orlando is the fifth-worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (10.7 per game) and 19th in 3-point percentage (34.4%). The Magic take 63.5% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.5% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 73.2% of the Magic’s baskets are 2-pointers, and 26.8% are 3-pointers.
Kings vs. Magic Predictions and Pick
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