Minnesota leads the first-round series 3-2 before Thursday's 9:30 p.m. ET tip at Target Center in Minneapolis, with ESPN carrying the game.
Denver is listed as a 6.5-point road favourite at -258 on the moneyline, while Minnesota is +210 and the total is set at 225.5 points.
The analysis backs Minnesota to cover, citing Denver's depth concerns and Aaron Gordon's uncertain status, while the Timberwolves can clinch the series with a home win.
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