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Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 24 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 99-105
27-28 26-24 29-25 17-28
Position#26
Record14-32
FormLLWLW
Points / game105.2
Allowed / game110.4
vs
Position#24
Record13-33
FormLLLLL
Points / game97.9
Allowed / game107.0
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2017-18
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#16
L
111-117
111
117
-6
110avg 94
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
95-98
95
98
-3
77avg 94
A02/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
98-116
98
116
-18
82avg 94
H04/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
127-131
127
131
-4
118avg 94
H07/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
99-114
99
114
-15
95avg 94
A10/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
103-110
103
110
-7
90avg 94
A11/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
119-125
119
125
-6
119avg 94
A13/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
108-102
108
102
+6
102avg 94
H17/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
103-104
103
104
-1
94avg 94
A19/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
103-95
103
95
+8
90avg 94
A21/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-21
34-29
26-36
19-31
27-22
21-25
22-24
25-27
12-25
29-30
25-34
32-27
30-31
34-36
23-40
40-24
19-25
29-18
27-39
24-32
29-30
17-23
23-36
34-21
33-34
30-31
35-33
21-27
25-25
22-23
26-27
35-27
20-36
27-31
33-17
23-20
28-29
30-30
32-12
13-24
217.8Avg total
106.6Scored
111.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (46)105.2110.4215.6-5.230%
Season at home (20)103.9108.6212.5-4.740%
Season away (26)106.2111.8218.0-5.623%
Last 10 (10)106.6111.2217.8-4.620%
Last 5 (5)107.2107.2214.4+0.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (24)104.6112.4217.0-7.817%
vs Similar ◀ (6)102.2107.8210.0-5.733%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
111-131
111
131
-20
105avg 90
H03/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
106-98
106
98
+8
90avg 90
H07/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
100-107
100
107
-7
93avg 90
H09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
86-99
86
99
-13
66avg 90
A10/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
115-121
115
121
-6
108avg 90
H12/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
105-126
105
126
-21
96avg 90
A13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
88-95
88
95
-7
72avg 90
A16/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
105-120
105
120
-15
100avg 90
H18/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
88-106
88
106
-18
77avg 90
A20/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
107-112
107
112
-5
95avg 90
A23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-32
27-40
29-28
30-31
29-27
17-14
33-30
27-27
25-21
31-25
20-27
24-34
27-31
25-22
22-31
12-15
21-29
39-43
29-28
26-21
17-30
28-34
23-27
37-35
24-20
28-26
16-31
20-18
21-23
21-29
31-36
32-32
17-30
23-10
19-27
29-39
33-35
22-32
20-25
32-20
212.6Avg total
101.1Scored
111.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (46)97.9107.0204.8-9.128%
Season at home (21)100.0106.1206.1-6.233%
Season away (25)96.1107.6203.8-11.524%
Last 10 (10)101.1111.5212.6-10.410%
Last 5 (5)98.6111.8210.4-13.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (24)100.9108.7209.5-7.825%
vs Similar ◀ (6)99.2104.7203.8-5.550%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.3-2.3Q1: -3.9-3.9Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: -4.8-4.8Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: -0.3-0.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.3-2.3Q1: -3.9-3.9Q2Q2: -0.3-0.3Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -2.6-2.6Q3: -4.8-4.8Q4Q4: +0.6+0.6Q4: -0.3-0.3
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
Miami Heat
#16
W
66-50
66
50
+16
H31/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
48-47
48
47
+1
A02/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
41-55
41
55
-14
H04/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
64-67
64
67
-3
H07/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
48-43
48
43
+5
A10/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
46-53
46
53
-7
A11/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
63-65
63
65
-2
A13/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H17/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
47-67
47
67
-20
A19/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
58-59
58
59
-1
A21/01
NBA
108.2Avg total
52.8Scored
55.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.256.9108.0-5.723%-
Last 30 at home (13)51.554.7106.2-3.223%-
Last 30 away (17)50.958.5109.4-7.624%-
Last 10 (10)52.855.4108.2-2.630%-
Last 5 (5)52.258.4110.6-6.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (24)51.658.2109.8-6.617%-
vs Similar ◀ (6)49.351.5100.8-2.250%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. 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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
52-72
52
72
-20
H03/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
46-41
46
41
+5
H07/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
56-46
56
46
+10
H09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A10/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
60-72
60
72
-12
H12/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
45-64
45
64
-19
A13/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
52-46
52
46
+6
A16/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
42-52
42
52
-10
H18/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
D
40-40
40
40
+0
A20/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
55-67
55
67
-12
A23/01
NBA
105.3Avg total
50.0Scored
55.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.755.7107.3-4.033%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.254.7104.9-4.533%-
Last 30 away (15)53.156.7109.8-3.533%-
Last 10 (10)50.055.3105.3-5.330%-
Last 5 (5)46.853.8100.6-7.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (24)51.856.3108.2-4.533%-
vs Similar ◀ (6)51.053.0104.0-2.033%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 106.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.831.2
52.2%
51.0%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.79.1
31.7%
36.1%27.3
🏀 Free throws21.416.9
79.0%
76.5%16.9
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 101.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.430.1
48.2%
51.0%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.98.7
38.0%
36.1%26.1
🏀 Free throws20.614.8
71.8%
76.5%14.8
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WLWLLLLLLL
Sacramento Kings
LLLLLLLLWL
#26
League position
#24
-4.6
Net rating
-10.4
107.6
Offensive rating
101.6
112.3
Defensive rating
112.0
50.7%
Effective FG%
50.6%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
56.8%
13.2%
Turnover %
15.0%
26.1%
Off. rebound %
22.6%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.24
31.7%
3-point %
38.0%
61.0%
Assist %
54.6%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence107.6 · 101.6Defence112.3 · 112.0Shooting50.7% · 50.6%3-point %31.7% · 38.0%Ball care13.2% · 15.0%Off. rebounds26.1% · 22.6%Free throws0.24 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 10%
■ 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
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Sacramento Kings wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/01/18ABoston Celtics103-95
19/01/18ACleveland Cavaliers103-104
17/01/18HMinnesota Timberwolves108-102
13/01/18AWashington Wizards119-125
11/01/18AMilwaukee Bucks103-110
10/01/18ADallas Mavericks99-114
07/01/18HCleveland Cavaliers127-131
04/01/18HHouston Rockets98-116
02/01/18ABrooklyn Nets95-98
31/12/17HMiami Heat111-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/01/18ACharlotte Hornets107-112
20/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies88-106
18/01/18HUtah Jazz105-120
16/01/18AOklahoma City Thunder88-95
13/01/18ALos Angeles Clippers105-126
12/01/18HLos Angeles Clippers115-121
10/01/18ALos Angeles Lakers86-99
09/01/18HSan Antonio Spurs100-107
07/01/18HDenver Nuggets106-98
03/01/18HCharlotte Hornets111-131

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW30%
HomeWLLLW40%
AwayLLLLW23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games462026
Win %30%40%23%
Points / game105.2103.9106.2
Allowed / game110.4108.6111.8
Point differential-5.2-4.7-5.6
Avg total215.6212.5218.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%20%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)67% (3)29% (7)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL28%
HomeLWLLL33%
AwayLLLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games462125
Win %28%33%24%
Points / game97.9100.096.1
Allowed / game107.0106.1107.6
Point differential-9.1-6.2-11.5
Avg total204.8206.1203.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%10%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)50% (4)57% (7)
Overtime %2%0%4%
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 Golden State Warriors47371079%115.8107.1+8.7
2 Houston Rockets45331273%114.4106.5+7.8
3 Boston Celtics47341372%102.698.0+4.5
4 Toronto Raptors45311469%111.3104.0+7.3
5 Minnesota Timberwolves49311863%108.9105.3+3.6
6 San Antonio Spurs48301862%100.697.5+3.1
7 Cleveland Cavaliers45271860%109.7109.5+0.2
8 Miami Heat47272057%100.9101.8-0.9
9 Oklahoma City Thunder46262057%105.3101.3+4.0
10 Washington Wizards47262155%106.5105.3+1.3
11 New Orleans Pelicans46252154%111.2110.9+0.3
12 Portland Trail Blazers47252253%104.1103.1+1.0
13 Indiana Pacers47252253%106.2105.3+0.9
14 Milwaukee Bucks46242252%104.8106.1-1.3
15 Philadelphia 76ers43222151%108.2107.1+1.0
16 Denver Nuggets47242351%106.0105.6+0.4
17 Los Angeles Clippers46232350%107.8107.5+0.4
18 Detroit Pistons45222349%102.3102.2+0.1
19 New York Knicks47212645%104.6105.7-1.2
20 Charlotte Hornets45192642%105.8105.8+0.0
21 Utah Jazz47192840%101.6102.5-0.9
22 Brooklyn Nets47182938%105.7108.6-2.9
23 Chicago Bulls47182938%103.7108.8-5.1
24 Memphis Grizzlies46172937%99.7102.1-2.4
25 Los Angeles Lakers46172937%106.6109.9-3.3
26 Phoenix Suns47173036%105.4112.1-6.7
27 Dallas Mavericks47163134%102.5104.1-1.6
28 Atlanta Hawks46143230%103.6107.5-3.9
29 Orlando Magic46143230%105.2110.4-5.2
30 Sacramento Kings46133328%97.9107.0-9.1
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic2726291799
Sacramento Kings28242528105
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