The Bulls held the defending champs to just 81 points in win at home last night, and they head out on the road to take on the Mavs in Dallas tonight. Chicago's defense will be tested against one of the league's highest scoring teams, but I think the bookmakers have set the total a little too high here in this one.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Bulls On The Road - The under is 9-1 in Chicago's last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

2. Home Cookin' - The under is 7-1 in Mavericks last 8 home games.

3. X-Factor - Rajon Rondo has given the Mavs an elite defender -"Dallas has held opponents to 99.4 points per 100 possessions in 16 games since acquiring Rondo on Dec. 18"

Selection: This is a play on the Bulls@Mavs to go Under the total (10*)