The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Golden State Warriors in a spotlight matchup at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday. Golden State is favored by 6.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 227.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Wolves are physical and athletic, dominating the offensive glass in the process. Minnesota is No. 3 in the NBA in offensive rebound rate, grabbing 29.9 percent of available rebounds, and the Wolves average 15.5 second-chance points per game. The Wolves are also above-average in 3-pointers, fast-break points and assists per game on offense. On the other end, Minnesota is a top-10 unit overall, and the Wolves create havoc. Minnesota leads the NBA in turnovers created (15.9 per game), with top-tier marks in blocks (5.9 per game) and steals (8.8 per game).

The model also knows the Warriors are elite on defense. Golden State also has strengths on offense, including the top assist percentage in the NBA, but the Warriors lead the league in defensive efficiency, giving up 102.4 points per 100 possessions. Golden State also leads the NBA in field-goal percentage allowed and 2-point percentage allowed, with top-five rankings in assists allowed, points allowed in the paint and steals. Minnesota is No. 28 in the NBA in turnover prevention on offense, playing into one of Golden State's strengths.

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