Kings vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 4, 2024, 3:10AM | Published: Jan 3, 2024, 12:16PM
The Sacramento Kings will square off with the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Thursday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray, the Kings are looking to overcome a Magic team that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kings vs Magic game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Magic
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Sacramento-Orlando NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 70% chance of winning against the Magic at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Magic: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.52, Magic $2.84
- Line: Kings -5.5 ($2.00), Magic +5.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.96, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.52 and the Magic at $2.84.
The Kings are 5.5-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Magic (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 231.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.96 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 231.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Kings vs Magic: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $1.52 with Betfair (70% probability) 🔥
- Line: Kings -5.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Kings vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Magic at Golden 1 Center this Thursday has the Kings winning 118-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Sacramento vs Orlando on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Kings vs Magic: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Kings vs Magic without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Golden 1 Center.
De'Aaron Fox is expected to lead the Kings with 30 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to have 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Magic.
Kings Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 21 | 12 | 7 |
| Keegan Murray | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Malik Monk | 14 | 3 | 4 |
| Harrison Barnes | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Magic Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 24 | 7 | 7 |
| Franz Wagner | 24 | 6 | 4 |
| Jalen Suggs | 17 | 4 | 3 |
| Gary Harris | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Wendell Carter | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Sacramento vs Orlando game at Golden 1 Center.
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Kings vs Magic: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Kings and Magic at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Thursday 4 January 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Sacramento vs Orlando predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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