Kings vs Magic Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 19, 2026, 9:05PM | Published: Feb 19, 2026, 5:00PM
The Sacramento Kings will face the favoured Orlando Magic in NBA action at Golden 1 Center on Friday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan and Devin Carter, the Kings are aiming to beat a Magic line-up that includes Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Anthony Black.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Kings vs Magic game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Sacramento vs Orlando NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Magic a 74% chance of winning against the Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Magic: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Golden 1 Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $3.90, Magic $1.27
- Line: Kings +8.5 ($1.91), Magic -8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Kings at $3.90 and the Magic at $1.27.
The Kings are 8.5-point underdogs against the Magic, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Magic (-8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 225.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Kings vs Magic: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sacramento at $3.90 with Bet365
- Line: Kings +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 225.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Kings vs Magic best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Magic have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kings to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Kings vs Magic: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Kings vs Magic at Golden 1 Center this Friday is the Magic winning 116-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sacramento vs Orlando game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Kings vs Magic prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Sacramento vs Orlando game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Kings vs Magic: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Kings and Magic at Golden 1 Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Friday 20 February 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sacramento vs Orlando predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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