The Orlando Magic return from the All-Star break aiming to rebound from a pre-break loss as they face the struggling Sacramento Kings in a cross-conference matchup. The Magic, seventh in the Eastern Conference, have shown resilience with a healthy lineup recently, boasting a strong defense (109.8 opponent PPG) and balanced scoring led by Paolo Banchero (24.5 PPG). The Kings, last in the Western Conference amid a franchise-tying 14-game losing streak, are decimated by injuries and have the league’s worst record, allowing 121.4 PPG during their skid. This game could be a blowout favoring Orlando’s depth against Sacramento’s depleted roster, though the Kings’ home crowd at Golden 1 Center might provide a spark.
Venue Location
Golden 1 Center
Sacramento, California
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida and NBCSCA
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Injury Report
The Magic enter relatively healthy after shedding injuries, with only minor absences. The Kings are severely depleted, missing their top scorers and key contributors, forcing reliance on younger players like Nique Clifford and backups, which has contributed to their 0-14 skid.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Reason |
| Magic | Jett Howard | G | Out | Left Ankle; Sprain |
| Magic | Colin Castleton | C | Out | G League – Two-Way / Right Thumb; Sprain |
| Kings | Zach LaVine | G | Out | Right Hand; Tendon Injury / Season-Ending Surgery |
| Kings | Keegan Murray | F | Out | Left Ankle; Sprain |
| Kings | Domantas Sabonis | C | Out | Lower Back; Soreness / Left Knee; Injury Management |
| Kings | Malik Monk | G | Out | Illness |
| Kings | Russell Westbrook | G | Out | Left Ankle; Soreness |
| Kings | De’Andre Hunter | F | Out | Left Eye; Iritis |
Orlando’s core (Banchero, Wagner, Bane) is intact, boosting their ORtg to 116.2 with a full lineup. Sacramento’s absences drop their NRtg by -5.8, with backups like Doug McDermott (questionable, shoulder) potentially filling gaps.
Key Player Matchups
With Sacramento’s stars sidelined, Orlando’s young core should dominate mismatches. The Magic’s athleticism (top-10 in steals at 8.2 SPG) could exploit the Kings’ turnovers (15.4/G during streak).
- Paolo Banchero (Magic) vs. Nique Clifford (Kings): Banchero (24.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 5.1 APG) thrives in the post (56.4% FG inside), facing Clifford (projected starter, recent 12 REB). Without Sabonis/Hunter, Kings’ DRtg worsens to 123.1; Banchero’s playmaking exploits this. Projected: Banchero 25+ PTS, double-double.
- Franz Wagner (Magic) vs. Dennis Schröder (Kings): Wagner (22.8 PPG, recent 27 PTS vs. ATL) returns from minutes restriction, using size (6-10) in mismatches. Schröder (fills Westbrook void, 15.6 PPG) provides speed, but Wagner’s defense (1.2 SPG) limits guards (opponents 45.2% FG). If Murray out, Kings vulnerable on perimeter.
- Desmond Bane (Magic) vs. Colby Jones (Kings): Bane (18.4 PPG, 39.2% 3P) spaces the floor (recent 5 AST vs. MIL), targeting Jones (bench guard, defensive focus). Without LaVine/Monk, Sacramento’s ORtg drops to 105.4; Bane’s efficiency boosts Magic’s second unit.
- Bench Impact: Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. (10.8 RPG) vs. Kings’ Isaiah Stevens (G League call-up). Orlando’s bench NRtg +4.1; Sacramento’s -6.2 without depth, relying on Maxime Raynaud (rookie flashes).
Recent Team Forms
Orlando has alternated wins, going 3-2 in their last five with efficient shooting (48.2% FG). Sacramento is in freefall, 0-5 in their last five (0-14 overall streak), scoring just 109.8 PPG while allowing 124.6.
Orlando Magic Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 11 | vs. Bucks | L | 108-116 |
| Feb 9 | vs. Bucks | W | 118-99 |
| Feb 7 | vs. Jazz | W | 120-117 |
| Feb 5 | vs. Nets | W | 118-98 |
| Feb 1 | @ Spurs | L | 103-112 |
- Form: L-W-W-W-L
- Key Trend: 3-2 ATS; strong home (18-10), ORtg 116.2 in wins but DRtg 114.8 in losses. Rebounding edge (45.6 RPG recently).
Sacramento Kings Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 11 | @ Jazz | L | 93-121 |
| Feb 9 | vs. Pelicans | L | 104-118 |
| Feb 6 | vs. Clippers | L | 111-114 |
| Feb 4 | vs. Grizzlies | L | 125-129 |
| Feb 1 | @ Wizards | L | 112-116 |
- Form: L-L-L-L-L
- Key Trend: 0-5 ATS; home woes (9-19), allowing 124.6 PPG. Injuries drop ORtg to 105.4.
Series History
Sacramento holds a slight all-time edge, but Orlando has momentum in recent games.
- All-Time Record: Kings 40-32 vs. Magic
- Recent Head-to-Head: Magic won Feb. 5, 2026 (130-111 in Sacramento? Sources vary; Magic won last two, including March 29, 2025 121-91). Magic 2-0 this season, 2-0 ATS
- Key Stat: In last 10 meetings, Kings 5-5 SU, but Magic 4-1 ATS recently. Over has hit in 6 of last 10.
Betting Trends
- Trends: Magic 23-15 ATS as favorites (60.5%); 2-4 ATS last 6 road. Kings 9-41 ATS overall (18%), 2-5 ATS last 7. Over in 6 of Magic’s last 10; under in 7 of last 10 H2H
Game Odds
Orlando Magic – 11.5
Sacramento Kings 225.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026
