The Raptors are sitting in first in the Eastern Conference with a 7-1 record, and they host the 6-2 Chicago Bulls tonight. The Bulls are 4-0 on the road, but those wins all came against teams that missed the playoffs last year. I like the Raptors to get a big win on their home court tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Situational/Motivational - The Bulls are right where they want to be, and don't really have a lot to prove to anyone. A win on the road in Toronto tonight isn't going to be that pivotal in their season, but this game should mean the world to the Raptors. Toronto has everything to prove, and a win here would give them a huge boost.

2. Derrick Rose - He's listed as questionable, but is expected to play in Toronto tonight. He's still nursing sore ankles, and he was just 4-of-10 from the field with 13 points in his last start on the road at Milwaukee.


3. X-Factor - The Raptors have covered the points in seven straight home games versus a team with a winning record, and Toronto is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings with Chicago.

Selection: This is a play on the Toronto Raptors (10*)