This event group covers an NBA game between the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings scheduled for February 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET. Markets span moneyline, spread, totals, player props (points, rebounds, assists), and first-half variants across Kalshi and Polymarket platforms.
Kalshi frames the game as 'Orlando at Sacramento' (Sacramento home), while Polymarket frames it as 'Magic vs. Kings' with Magic spreads consistently negative, suggesting Magic are the away team. The underlying game is the same, but the venue/home-team designation differs between platform descriptions.
Hero Tip:
Before settlement, confirm the official NBA game location and which team is home. Cross-reference the final official NBA box score URL and game recap. Both platforms should resolve to the same final score; the divergence is in how they describe the matchup, not in the actual resolution outcome. Ensure your position accounts for which team you backed and verify it matches the official result.
Critical Divergence Points:
Kalshi: All 32 markets reference 'Orlando at Sacramento professional basketball game originally scheduled for Feb 19, 2026'. Conditions split between Sacramento winning by X points (16 markets) and Orlando winning by X points (8 markets), with margins ranging from 1.5 to 27.5 points. Treats Sacramento as home team.
Polymarket: Markets labeled 'Magic vs. Kings' with Magic spreads consistently negative (-11.5, -10.5, -12.5, -9.5, -8.5), indicating Magic are favored. Moneyline resolves to 'Magic' or 'Kings'. Totals and player props reference both teams. Suggests Magic are away team or are the favored side regardless of venue.
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