The Orlando Magic (20-45) look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Sacramento Kings (20-45) at Golden 1 Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, March 9, 2018, and will air on Fox SportsNet Florida.
Orlando Magic vs. Sacramento Kings Betting Prediction
The Magic are hoping for a better outcome after their 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their last matchup. Los Angeles’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Orlando. The Lakers had a rate of 13.0 (better than their season average of 13.4), while the Magic posted a mark of 14.9. Nikola Vucevic had a solid outing for Orlando, putting up 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
The last time the Kings played, they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 114-101. New Orleans’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Sacramento. The Pelicans had a rate of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.543), while the Kings posted a mark of 0.468 (below the 0.519 mark opponents have averaged against New Orleans this season). Sacramento’s Zach Randolph finished with 19 points and five rebounds in the contest.
Orlando holds records of 20-45 straight up (SU) and 30-33-2 against the spread (ATS). Vegas is known to place the total high when the Magic are involved, as 56.9 percent of their games have ended under the total.
Meanwhile, Sacramento owns records of 20-45 SU and 29-33-3 ATS. Of the Kings’ 65 games, 35 have finished over the total.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Willie Cauley-Stein recorded 21 points, nine rebounds and five blocks in the first game, in which the Kings defeated the Magic 105-99, covering as 7.5-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 204 points, which was 7 points below the projected point total of 211 points. The Kings had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 15.7) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 vs. 25.0).
Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Magic, ATS Winner – Magic, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Orlando is 18-15-1 ATS with 18 unders and 16 overs.
Sacramento is 14-18 ATS at home with 18 overs and 14 unders.
Orlando is 9-4 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Sacramento is 12-5.
In games where they score over 100 points, the Magic are 20-27 and the Kings are 15-18.
Sacramento ranks seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (42.5) while Orlando ranks last (49.2).
The Magic rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (26.9) while the Kings rank 29th (31.8).
Orlando ranks ninth in assists per game (23.6) while Sacramento ranks 27th (21.2).
The Magic rank 14th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Kings rank 26th (4.1).
Sacramento averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Orlando ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
The Magic rank 12th in fast break points per game (12.9) while the Kings rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (12.4).
Sacramento ranks 20th in second chance points per game (11.6) while Orlando ranks 26th (10.7).
The Magic rank 25th in rebounds per game (41.3) while the Kings rank 29th (40.4).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Orlando is 2-2-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
Sacramento is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Magic’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 4.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Kings have scored an average of 101.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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