Suggs’ Status: How to Watch Orlando Magic vs. Kings Lineups & Odds
The Orlando Magic enter Thursday’s home game under pressure. They have dropped from fifth to 10th in the Eastern Conference after recent losses.
Game details and broadcast
The matchup is Thursday, March 26, at 7:10 p.m. EST. The venue is the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
Television coverage includes FanDuel Sports Network Florida for Magic viewers. NBC Sports California will carry the Kings broadcast.
Radio outlets are FM 96.9 The Game/AM 740 WYGM for Orlando and KTHK Sports 1140 for Sacramento.
Standings, recent form and context
Orlando sits at 38-34 on the season. The Magic are 7-7 in March and 21-14 at home.
They are 14-11 against Western Conference opponents. Orlando is a half-game behind the eighth-place Miami Heat.
Charlotte holds a tiebreaker over Orlando by winning the season series 3-1. Sacramento is 19-54 overall.
The Kings lost 134-90 in Charlotte to open a five-game road trip. Sacramento is 5-7 in March and 6-29 on the road.
The Kings are the only Western team with wins in the teens. They trail Utah by two games for the conference’s last spot.
Suggs’ Status and availability
Jalen Suggs missed the previous two games due to an illness. He practiced and is available to play on Thursday.
Filmogaz.com notes Suggs’ Status will be a key storyline for fans. See the section below for lineup details and how to watch.
Recent meetings and team notes
Orlando won the most recent meeting 131-94 after the All-Star break. Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 30 points and added six assists.
Maxime Raynaud paced Sacramento in that game with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Orlando also beat the Kings twice last March by large margins.
The all-time series dates to 1989-90, with Sacramento leading 40-33. Orlando won the first matchup on Nov. 21, 1989.
Projected starters
- Kings: G/F DeMar DeRozan
- Kings: F Precious Achiuwa
- Kings: C Maxime Raynaud
- Kings: G Killian Hayes
- Kings: G Devin Carter
- Magic: F Tristan da Silva
- Magic: F Paolo Banchero
- Magic: C Wendell Carter Jr.
- Magic: G Jalen Suggs
- Magic: G Desmond Bane
Injury report
- Kings out: Russell Westbrook (right toe joint irritation).
- Domantas Sabonis is out for left knee meniscus repair.
- Keegan Murray is out with a left ankle sprain.
- Zach LaVine is out for right fifth finger tendon repair.
- Additional Kings absences include Nique Clifford and De’Andre Hunter.
- Precious Achiuwa and Killian Hayes are listed as available.
- Magic: Jalen Suggs available after illness. Franz Wagner remains out.
- Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac are also out for Orlando.
Lineups & Odds
DraftKings lists the spread as Magic -15.5 and Kings +15.5. The moneyline shows Magic -1350, Kings +800.
The total sits at 230.5. Odds and markets can change before tipoff, so check closer to game time.
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Quote and outlook
Paolo Banchero called for improved defense after recent losses. He said the team must lock in until injured players return.
Filmogaz.com will monitor final availability and adjustments. For those wondering how to watch Orlando Magic vs. Kings, consult your local listings. The matchup will hinge on rotations, Suggs’ availability, and the late-week odds.
