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! 

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NHL Hockey Is Coming Back and Cubs & Sox 1st Round Draft Picks

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.

The Last Dance Episode 3 & 4 Review & Bears Draft Opinions

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! 

Who the Bears Should Draft, NFL Draft Bets, & The Last Dance Review

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. 

The Boys Are Back Together! Adios Gar Forman & Welcome to Arturas Karnisovas!

Solo podcast today where Michael reflects on why we love sports. 

Why do 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!

Nick Foles to the Bears, NFL Futures Market, 4 Things I Will Do After COVID

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!

Fallout from C-Word, Bears are Makin' Moves, NFL CBA Changes, Greatest Chicago Athletes Bracket

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!

1st Legal IL Bet Placed! Horse Racing Sting Operation, Big10 Tourney Talk, Best Bets

The boys go over the big Illinois sports betting news of the week. Then we share the stunning sales statistics since weed legalization. We end the show with NBA sports handicapping angles and with best bets. 

More IL Sports Betting Licenses Issued, Recreational Weed Updates, Late Season NBA Handicapping, Best Bets

The boys are back together for this one as they discuss the impending sports betting roll out in Illinois. After the sad news about the Hawks trading their top goalie, we try to cheer up with some fun segments: Fan rules for commissioners is one. After a twitter beef, the boys discuss what their TV best shows of all time are. After Carolina had a Zamboni driver as an emergency goalie sub, the boys debate what sports/situations they could sub in for. Finally we give a best bet in the XFL this weekend. 

IL Sports Betting Before March Madness, Hawks give up, The Rob Manfred Rules, Emergency Subs, GOAT TV Shows, Best Bet

On the 10th episode of Chicago Plus the Points, Trent does a solo show talking about the Blackhawks. He gives his thoughts on the potential 14 team playoff in the MLB as well as giving his favorites futures bets for the MLB (MVP, Division winners). 

RIP to the Blackhawks, An NHL Overview, The MLB Proposed Playoff Changes are Terrible

The boys talk XFL football, Chicago Baseball Win Totals, and finish with the ponies. What else could you want?!

XFL Thoughts, Cubs/Sox Season Win Totals, Road to the Kentucky Derby

The boys talk everything Super Bowl along with the prop bets that ended up hitting, including butt cleavage! Trent and Michael are sold on the Hawks being back. We then finish with some college basketball handicapping. 

Super Bowl Reactions, Butt Cleavage bet hits! The Blackhawks are Back, College Basketball Handicapping

The gang is back together as Trent and Michael are back after two solo podcasts in a row. We talk Kobe, our frustrations with the cubs, and Trent's history as an offensive lineman. Plus we end the show with our Superbowl predictions. 

Remembering Kobe, Is Tom Rickets Cheap? Super Bowl Predictions!

Trent had car troubles this week so Mike takes his turn as a solo host. Back to normal schedule next week! We talk Eli's retirement. Should he be a hall of famer? The Hawks get our hopes up again, and we talk our favorite crazy Super Bowl props!

Eli Manning Retires! The Blackhawks are Back! Crazy Super Bowl Props...Will we see Butt Cleavage?

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