Published Feb 17, 6:21am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 17, 6:21am ET
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One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Sacramento Kings hosting the Orlando Magic. Who has the edge in our Kings vs Magic pick?
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| Sacramento Kings | +12 (-111) |
| Orlando Magic | -12 (-111) |
After a four-game win streak, Sacramento has dropped its last 14 games. The unfortunate stretch includes a 121-93 loss to the Utah Jazz.
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The game was over early as the Kings trailed by 27 points at the break and never recovered, paving the way for Utah to coast to an easy win.
DeMar DeRozan led the way with 20 points on 7-of-19 shooting from the field. Devin Carter finished with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Following a pair of losses to San Antonio and OKC, the Magic have won three of their last four games. But they suffered a 116-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their last outing before the All-Star break.
Milwaukee led 88-80 in the third before the Magic rallied to tie the game at 104 with 3:02 left to play. The Bucks' Kyle Kuzma converted a layup to put the road team ahead for good at 108-106.
Desmond Bane powered Orlando's offense with 31 points and five assists, including an 8-for-11 effort from beyond the arc. Paolo Banchero added 17 points, while Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points and 10 assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Although the Kings have won six of the previous eight meetings in this series, Orlando is 4-2 against Pacific Division opponents. Let's also not forget Sacramento has dropped its last 14 games. With that in mind, look for the Magic to come out on top here.
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