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Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Prediction & Stats

Date: Tue 22 Dec 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Scheduled
Position#11
Record5-4
FormLLWLW
Points / game116.0
Allowed / game117.8
vs
Position#30
Record0-10
FormLLLLL
Points / game106.5
Allowed / game122.2
USANBA· Kia Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Sacramento Kings
21 Dec 2026
ORL v SAC
upcoming
26 Mar 2026
ORL121
SAC117
29 Mar 2025
ORL121
SAC91
23 Mar 2024
ORL107
SAC109
05 Nov 2022
ORL123
SAC126
26 Mar 2022
ORL110
SAC114
27 Jan 2021
ORL107
SAC121
02 Aug 2020
ORL132
SAC116
30 Oct 2018
ORL99
SAC107
23 Jan 2018
ORL99
SAC105
03 Nov 2016
ORL102
SAC94
21 Nov 2015
ORL91
SAC97
06 Mar 2015
ORL119
SAC114
21 Dec 2013
ORL100
SAC105
27 Feb 2013
ORL101
SAC125
23 Feb 2011
ORL105
SAC111
22 Jan 2010
ORL100
SAC84
01 Nov 2008
ORL121
SAC103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

🔥 Form · Orlando Magic
5.0out of 10 · 5 = normal010
Around their normal
🏀
Attack
Points scored per game
Last 5 v their normal 112.9
109.8▼ 3.1
🛡️
Defence
Points allowed per game
Last 5 v their normal 113.8
118.4▲ 4.6
🎯
Accuracy
True shooting %
Last 5 v their normal 57%
58%▲ 1%
🤝
Playmaking
Assists per game
Last 5 v their normal 26.3
26.8▲ 0.5
🔥 Form · Sacramento Kings
5.0out of 10 · 5 = normal010
Around their normal
🏀
Attack
Points scored per game
Last 5 v their normal 110.3
110.2▼ 0.1
🛡️
Defence
Points allowed per game
Last 5 v their normal 120.8
126.8▲ 6.0
🎯
Accuracy
True shooting %
Last 5 v their normal 56%
56%▲ 0%
🤝
Playmaking
Assists per game
Last 5 v their normal 25.2
21.0▼ 4.2
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
94-116
94
116
-22
A03/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#2
W
122-118
122
118
+4
A08/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
105-119
105
119
-14
A11/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
132-116
132
116
+16
H13/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#19
W
136-115
136
115
+21
H16/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#6
L
125-132
125
132
-7
H21/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#9
L
93-115
93
115
-22
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#28
W
111-102
111
102
+9
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#13
L
99-129
99
129
-30
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#13
W
121-114
121
114
+7
A30/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-20
27-40
15-23
30-33
36-26
28-35
30-26
28-31
28-32
22-29
25-29
30-29
35-28
37-24
36-31
24-33
34-36
36-29
38-30
28-20
33-28
29-44
38-27
25-33
20-26
25-31
15-29
33-29
21-28
27-24
23-23
40-27
25-32
28-37
23-34
23-26
31-27
33-28
31-33
26-26
231.4Avg total
113.8Scored
117.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)116.0117.8233.8-1.856%
Season at home (4)121.5119.5241.0+2.050%
Season away (5)111.6116.4228.0-4.860%
Last 10 (10)113.8117.6231.4-3.850%
Last 5 (5)109.8118.4228.2-8.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)105.4110.4215.7-5.043%
vs Similar (10)115.7118.5234.2-2.850%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)122.5114.2236.7+8.383%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
103-127
103
127
-24
H06/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
110-114
110
114
-4
A09/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
106-111
106
111
-5
A11/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
98-110
98
110
-12
H14/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
97-126
97
126
-29
A17/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#23
L
96-121
96
121
-25
A22/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
120-128
120
128
-8
H24/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#2
L
112-123
112
123
-11
H26/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
103-130
103
130
-27
A28/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
120-132
120
132
-12
A30/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-36
19-37
30-26
26-28
20-21
23-36
27-29
40-28
25-24
31-37
25-28
25-22
22-33
17-33
27-27
32-17
18-42
19-29
35-30
25-25
29-41
25-20
16-32
26-28
33-27
31-32
26-44
30-25
28-25
31-42
31-29
22-27
29-39
25-41
26-27
23-23
30-24
31-39
27-39
32-30
228.7Avg total
106.5Scored
122.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (10)106.5122.2228.7-15.70%
Season at home (4)108.2122.0230.2-13.80%
Season away (6)105.3122.3227.7-17.00%
Last 10 (10)106.5122.2228.7-15.70%
Last 5 (5)110.2126.8237.0-16.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)110.5121.9232.5-11.419%
vs Similar (4)113.8114.5228.2-0.875%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-12-6+0+6+12Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: -5.0-5.0Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: -9.4-9.4Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -4.1-4.1Q4Q4: +0.0+0.0Q4: +2.8+2.8
Orlando MagicSacramento Kings
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
49-60
49
60
-11
A03/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#2
W
64-61
64
61
+3
A08/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
L
50-61
50
61
-11
A11/10
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#16
W
72-52
72
52
+20
H13/10
NBA
Miami Heat
#19
W
70-65
70
65
+5
H16/10
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#6
L
62-72
62
72
-10
H21/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#9
L
45-57
45
57
-12
H23/10
NBA
New York Knicks
#28
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A25/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#13
L
53-69
53
69
-16
A28/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#13
W
64-55
64
55
+9
A30/10
NBA
118.1Avg total
57.7Scored
60.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.357.5116.9+1.857%-
Last 30 at home (14)62.655.8118.4+6.979%-
Last 30 away (16)56.459.1115.5-2.638%-
Last 10 (10)57.760.4118.1-2.740%-
Last 5 (5)54.461.0115.4-6.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)57.456.3113.6+1.157%-
vs Similar (10)61.359.7121.0+1.650%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)60.756.8117.5+3.867%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
47-73
47
73
-26
H06/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
43-57
43
57
-14
A09/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#10
L
56-61
56
61
-5
A11/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
39-66
39
66
-27
H14/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
37-71
37
71
-34
A17/10
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#23
L
54-61
54
61
-7
A22/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H24/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#2
L
59-67
59
67
-8
H26/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
54-80
54
80
-26
A28/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
61-63
61
63
-2
A30/10
NBA
117.2Avg total
51.4Scored
65.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.764.2118.9-9.423%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.863.0118.8-7.231%-
Last 30 away (14)53.565.5119.0-12.014%-
Last 10 (10)51.465.8117.2-14.410%-
Last 5 (5)58.466.0124.4-7.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)55.564.9120.4-9.323%-
vs Similar (4)49.559.5109.0-10.025%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 110.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.6 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.3 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.724.3
53.2%
54.0%48.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.514.1
35.7%
34.9%42.3
🏀 Free throws27.419.7
71.9%
76.2%19.7
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 109.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.3 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.729.6
52.2%
54.0%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.010.1
31.6%
34.9%30.3
🏀 Free throws27.719.6
70.8%
76.2%19.6
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 22 Dec 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLWLLWWLWL
Sacramento Kings
LLLLLLLLLL
#11
League position
#30
-0.5
Net rating
-9.9
107.1
Offensive rating
99.2
107.6
Defensive rating
109.1
53.3%
Effective FG%
50.5%
51.7%
Opp. effective FG%
55.2%
14.7%
Turnover %
15.1%
34.0%
Off. rebound %
19.9%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.31
35.7%
3-point %
31.6%
70.1%
Assist %
57.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
0%

Profile

Offence107.1 · 99.2Defence107.6 · 109.1Shooting53.3% · 50.5%3-point %35.7% · 31.6%Ball care14.7% · 15.1%Off. rebounds34.0% · 19.9%Free throws0.32 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)50% · 0%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Sacramento Kings
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Orlando Magic wins
5
Sacramento Kings wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/10/26AToronto Raptors121-114
28/10/26AToronto Raptors99-129
25/10/26ANew York Knicks111-102
23/10/26HMinnesota Timberwolves93-115
21/10/26HAtlanta Hawks125-132
16/10/26HMiami Heat136-115
13/10/26HCleveland Cavaliers132-116
11/10/26ACleveland Cavaliers105-119
08/10/26AMemphis Grizzlies122-118
03/05/26ADetroit Pistons94-116
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/10/26ANew Orleans Pelicans120-132
28/10/26ASan Antonio Spurs103-130
26/10/26HMemphis Grizzlies112-123
24/10/26HPortland Trail Blazers120-128
22/10/26ALos Angeles Clippers96-121
17/10/26ASan Antonio Spurs97-126
14/10/26HPortland Trail Blazers98-110
11/10/26AGolden State Warriors106-111
09/10/26ALos Angeles Lakers110-114
06/10/26HLos Angeles Lakers103-127

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW56%
HomeWWLL50%
AwayWLWLW60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games945
Win %56%50%60%
Points / game116.0121.5111.6
Allowed / game117.8119.5116.4
Point differential-1.8+2.0-4.8
Avg total233.8241.0228.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%50%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (1)-100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL0%
HomeLLLL0%
AwayLLLLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1046
Win %0%0%0%
Points / game106.5108.2105.3
Allowed / game122.2122.0122.3
Point differential-15.7-13.8-17.0
Avg total228.7230.2227.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)-0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Boston Celtics98189%123.4110.0+13.4
2 Memphis Grizzlies98189%117.9108.2+9.7
3 Detroit Pistons108280%113.3106.3+7.0
4 Houston Rockets97278%121.3110.9+10.4
5 Portland Trail Blazers75271%120.3114.3+6.0
6 Atlanta Hawks117464%120.7115.7+5.0
7 Denver Nuggets106460%114.8114.7+0.1
8 Philadelphia 76ers106460%110.6111.0-0.4
9 Minnesota Timberwolves127558%118.8112.4+6.4
10 Golden State Warriors127558%115.2110.8+4.4
11 Orlando Magic95456%116.0117.8-1.8
12 Los Angeles Lakers116555%113.2112.6+0.5
13 Toronto Raptors105550%119.6111.5+8.1
14 San Antonio Spurs105550%115.5109.4+6.1
15 Washington Wizards105550%111.6111.3+0.3
16 Cleveland Cavaliers84450%117.2118.2-1.0
17 Dallas Mavericks105550%114.3115.7-1.4
18 Oklahoma City Thunder105550%109.0110.8-1.8
19 Miami Heat115645%122.7121.9+0.8
20 New Orleans Pelicans94544%115.4116.6-1.1
21 Utah Jazz94544%112.8115.6-2.8
22 Charlotte Hornets104640%97.0108.0-11.0
23 Los Angeles Clippers83538%107.4110.5-3.1
24 Chicago Bulls114736%117.4122.7-5.4
25 Brooklyn Nets93633%116.4118.9-2.4
26 Indiana Pacers103730%117.9119.2-1.3
27 Milwaukee Bucks103730%111.4122.0-10.6
28 New York Knicks113827%106.5115.2-8.6
29 Phoenix Suns92722%110.3119.0-8.7
30 Sacramento Kings100100%106.5122.2-15.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).
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