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On this unique episode of "Chicago Plus The Points" we welcomed on professional horseplayer Inside the Pylons. We spend the first 20 minutes or so talking vegas, but then we get a Harvard education on how to properly bet horse racing. We talk about: -Bets to avoid-How to leverage your opinion-Creating hurdles in horizontal wagers-When and how to bet complicated vertical wagers (superfectas)-Analyze how the public will bet the late pick 5 on oaks day-And much much more. If you w...
Michael Likes a 50-1 shot in the derby. Matt asks whether or not the hawks have hit the turning point!
Matthew may or may not have called last weeks games over Michael. We start a new week here boys.
The Blackhawks take the center stage during this week's episode of Chicago Plus the Points! Chicago just beat the Oilers in four games and is set to take on the Vegas Golden Knights. Michael Vale and Trent Pruitt break down the series that see the Hawks as +275 underdogs. Next up, it's on to baseball talk as the Cubs are 10-3 on the season and the White Sox are 8-9. Sports are back and Chicago sports are rolling!
It's a solo show for @trentbets as he gives his thoughts on what went right and what went wrong in both the Cubs & White Sox Opening Series. The Cubs won two out of three over the Brew Crew while the Southsiders lost two of three to the power hitting Twins. The Northsiders traveled to Cincy where they won game one of the series, 8-7 and they have three games remaining. As for Rick Renteria's squad, they'll have three games in two days against the Indians!Check out the website http://lynqsports.com! Text us: 312-728-4434 to enter our Javy Baez & Eloy Jimenez jersey giveaway! Winner for the monthly giveaway is announced Sept. 1st!Check us out on the socials: @LynqSports
The White Sox picked up the two game (exhibition) sweep over the Cubs this week. Mike and Trent dive into what they liked and what they didn't from each team. Woodruff vs. Hendricks for the opening series at Wrigley starting Friday. Mike gives his opinion on what he expects and why he's got an eye on the under 8.5 runs. Berrios vs. Giolito as the Southsiders are currently favorited in the opener! Trent breaks down the matchup and explains why he will likely be playing the over 8.5 runs. *Chicago Plus the Points is presented by LynqSports.com*Follow us on Instagram: @Lynqsports*Follow us on Twitter: @Lynqsports
First things first, the Michael Vale and Trent Pruitt discuss Patrick Mahomes massive contract! The boys react to the B1G announcing that if they play football in 2020, they'll only play within their conference. This finish with some baseball talk as the season is now less than 10 days away. Will Michael Kopech's decision to sit out in 2020 effect the Sox or are the additions of Keuchel and Gonzalez enough to solidify the rotation? Trent dives in. The Cubs have massive depth in with their position players and it's hard to find a hole anywhere in their lineup. Where does Mike think they will be weakest in 2020? They Talk a few different handicapping angles that they'll be looking at early in the 2020 MLB season. For more sports betting previews, predictions, and Chicago sports talk, follow us at @LynqSports on the socials or cruise over to our website: www.LynqSports.com
Illinois has officially gotten their s*** together and BetRivers was the first to market to offer an online sports betting experience! The boys talk about this and Trent explains the process to getting set up. Mike and Trent review Long Gone Summer - the ESPN 30 for 30 featuring the showdown between Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa in the summer of '98. They discuss the format of the NBA Playoffs and any futures bets/handicapping angles that may be worth taking a flyer on. And finally, Mike recaps the Belmont and talks the state of horse racing.
Michael & Trent return after a little time off during the Covid pandemic! They start off with a little MLB banter as Trent bashes Rob Manfred... again. They transition to a little White Sox and Cubs specifics with their draft picks in the 2020 MLB Draft. And finally, the NHL has announced a plan for the season to continue. They'll go with a 24 team format which means the Blackhawks squeak in and will play a 5-game series against the Edmonton Oilers! The boys break it down and see if the Hawks have any chance as +140 underdogs. Keeping it on the ice, Mike and Trent give their favorites to hoist the cup! And finally, Mike weighs in on a little horse racing news including a quick update on the Kentucky Derby which is set for September!
The Last Dance is in full swing! Michael Vale and Trent Pruitt break down episodes 3 & 4, keying in on Dennis Rodman and his Vegas bender. They talk about the path that Phil Jackson took to become head coach of the 90's Bulls and also discuss Michael Jordan's evolution to more of a "team player." Additionally, the boys give their opinions on the Ryan Pace and the Bears NFL Draft choices! Finally, Mike gives his Derby Winner and has a bet he loves this weekend in Arkansas Derby.
Despite there being no sports, the boys have a packed show as they discuss the NFL Draft, what the Bears should do with their two 2nd rounders, and they give their thoughts on The Last Dance. Michael is hoping an OT slides to 43 while Trent likes Grant Delpit at S out of LSU!
Michael Vale and Trent Pruitt are back together this week! Thanks to modern technologies, the boys were able to bang out a quick one where they discuss the firing of Gar Forman, the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas, and the state of the Bulls.
Solo podcast today where Michael reflects on why we love sports.
Trent (@the_real_pruitt) breaks down Foles to the Bears, Robert Quinn to the Bears, Artie Burns to the Bears and the rest of Ryan Pace moves this past week. Tom Brady to the Bucs, Brigdewater to the Panthers - it's an NFL heavy show as Trent dives into the rest of the big moves that made a splash in free agency. He ends the show naming the top 4 things he will be doing once the quarantine is lifted!Like, subscribe, and rate please!
The boys are sad from the fallout from the virus. Sports are canceled, but the show must go on. We talk off-season moves from the Bears as well as changes to the NFL after the CBA is signed. Finally we go through a "March Madness" bracket with the greatest Chicago athletes. Please don't get mad at us with the results... It's a fun show during a dark time. We will all get through this!
Holy Crap Illinois actually got Sports Betting Done! We also talk about the huge FBI sting operation that indicted several prominent horse trainers. Then we finish with the Big10 conference tournament and Best Bets!
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