Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic odds, tips and betting trends | 1/3/2024

The Sacramento Kings (19-13) take on the Orlando Magic (19-14) at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The matchup airs on NBCS-CA and BSFL.

The Kings are a 5-point favorite against the Magic when the Kings and the Magic square off. The over/under for the game is set at 231.5.

Kings vs. Magic Betting Odds

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 11:31 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Spread: Sacramento -5
  • Total: 231.5
  • Moneyline: Sacramento -198, Orlando +164

Magic at Kings odds, spread, & more

  • Pick ATS: Magic (+ 5)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (231.5)

  • Prediction:
    Kings 116 – Magic 113
  • Sacramento has been chosen as the favorite in 24 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (58.3%) in those games.
  • This season, Sacramento has come away with a win four times in six chances when named as a favorite of at least -198 or shorter on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies Sacramento has a 66.4% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Orlando has compiled a 9-12 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 42.9% of those games).
  • Orlando has gone 1-5 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +164 or longer (16.7%).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, Orlando’s implied win probability is 37.9%.
  • The Kings record 117.1 points per game, 6.1 more points than the 111 the Magic give up.
  • Sacramento has a 15-9 record against the spread and an 18-6 record overall when putting up more than 111 points.
  • Orlando has put together an 11-1 ATS record and an 11-1 overall record in games it scores more than 116.6 points.
  • Sacramento has an ATS record of 9-3 and an 8-4 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 112.9 points.
  • The Kings are the league’s eighth-ranked scoring team (117.1 PPG), while the Magic allow the rank sixth in points per game (111) in NBA action.
  • Orlando is the NBA’s 23rd-ranked offense (112.9 PPG), while Sacramento is the 21st-ranked defense (116.6).
  • The Kings have scored just 17 more points than their opponents this year (an average of 0.5 per game), and the Magic have out-scored opponents by 64 points on the season (1.9 more per game).

Over/Under

  • Sacramento has an average implied point total of 119.7 this season, which is 1.7 points higher than its implied total in Wednesday’s game (118).
  • This season, Sacramento has put up more than 118 points 17 times.
  • Orlando’s average implied point total on the season (115.5 points) is 2.5 points higher than its implied total in this matchup (113 points).

How to watch Kings vs. Magic

  • Game Day: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NBCS-CA and BSFL
  • Location: Sacramento, California
  • Arena: Golden 1 Center
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports
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