The Bucks host the Bulls in Game 3 of this Eastern Conference series on Thursday, and the home team will hope a change of venue will help them to get back into this series. Game 2 in Chicago was perhaps closer than the final score would indicate, as Chicago didn't really pull away until the fourth quarter. Tonight's game should be close, and I think we can expect a better effort offensively from both teams.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Bucks were a solid 22-18 in Milwaukee this season, and the home team has covered five straight in this series. Chicago didn't look quite as dominant in Game 2 as it did in the opener, and the Bucks have to feel confident that they can win on their home floor.

2. Kris Middleton - The Bucks guard has scored 40 points in the first two games of the series, and he appears poised to have another big night tonight.

3. X-Factor - The Bulls have seen the total go over in eight of their last 11 road games, while the Bucks have seen the total sail over in five of their last seven overall.

Selection: This is a play on the Bulls@Bucks to go OVER the total.(10*)