The New York Knicks ended a three-game slide with a 115-107 upset at Chicago last night. I don't like their chances of pulling another upset tonight though as they host the Bulls for the second leg of the home-and-home series.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Motivational - Last night's loss was a tough one for Chicago which is entering Thursday ninth in the Eastern Conference, but just one game back of Indiana and Detroit. Revenge and the prospect of making the playoffs should give the Bulls plenty of motivation tonight.

2. Home Woes - The Knicks have covered the spread in only two of their last 11 match-ups home at the Garden. They are 4-16 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the past three seasons.

3. X-Factor - The Bulls' Nikola Mirotic had a career-high nine 3-pointers and 35 points last night.

Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Bulls (10*)