Daily tips for April 8

Racing for April 8

Horse racing: Mildura (Vic), Grafton (NSW), Nowra (NSW)

Harness racing: Albion Park (Qld), Bendigo (Vic), Devonport (Tas), Globe Derby (SA), Menangle (NSW), Pinjarra (WA)

Greyhound racing: Albion Park (Qld), Launceston (Tas), Angle Park (SA), Bulli (NSW), Cranbourne (Vic), Ballarat (Vic), Shepparton (Vic), Bathurst (NSW), Northam (WA)

Our best of the day comes up in Race 6 (Book a Carnival Marquee C3 over 1100m) at Grafton, where they’ll be racing on a slow (7) today. The Les Ross-trained #1 Mishani Persuader rose to stakes grade towards the end of his last prep, and drops sharply in class here.

He’s unbeaten over this trip and, despite hauling 60kg, Brad Stewart takes the ride and will be looking for his fourth win aboard this 3yo. Off a short three-month break, he looks to be the most progressive type in this field and, providing he doesn’t get too far back in the run, should be winning well.

Suggested bet: Grafton R6 #1 Mishani Persuader (win two units) 3rd

Other racing tips for April 8

Mildura R5 #4 Bunchloch (E/W) 4th

Nowra R7 #5 Latin King (E/W) WIN $4.40/$1.80

Suggested harness racing bet: Globe Derby R6 #3 Sparks on Nudgee (win) 4th

Suggested greyhound racing bet: Shepparton R1 #6 Indiana Raider (win) WIN $1.60

NHL for April 8

New Jersey Devils @ Buffalo Sabres, First Niagara Center, Buffalo, New York, Monday, April 8, 10am

It’s crunch time for the Devils – they’ve lost six straight and have fallen to 10th in the East. With just 10 games to go, they need to reverse their fortunes very quickly. Indeed, we’re leaning towards that record stretching to seven losses here but our money will be going on the game total.

Previously, the Devils could blame their downfall on an injury to Martin Brodeur. He’s back but they still can’t get on track. The Devils are without Ilya Kovalchuk and they’ve scored just 10 goals in the six games he’s missed. Meanwhile, the Sabres are also without a top scorer as Thomas Vanek will miss this game.

Suggested bet: Game total -5 (three units) PUSH

Other tips

Stars @ Sharks +5 WIN

Senators WIN @ Panthers LOST

Lightning @ Capitals +5.5 WIN

MLB for April 8

Oakland Athletics @ Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas, Monday, April 8, 5am

Oakland (4-2) has won the first two games of this series by scores of 8-3 and 6-3, covering the run-line in both games. After scoring two runs in losing its first two games of the season, Oakland has scored 28 runs over its last four games.

The Astros (1-4), on the other hand, after scoring eight runs in winning their season opener, have scored six runs total in losing their last four games.

Lefty Brett Anderson starts for the A’s against Lucas Harrell. Anderson held Seattle to two runs on four hits through seven innings Monday, a game Oakland lost 2-0. Our money will be on the A’s to sink the Astros once again.

Suggested bet: Athletics -1.5 (three units) WIN

Other tips

Cubs @ Braves WIN WIN

Pirates @ Dodgers -1.5 WIN

Angels @ Rangers WIN WIN

NBA for April 8

Chicago Bulls @ Detroit Pistons, The Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, Michigan, Monday, April 8, 10.30am

The Detroit Pistons look to end a staggering 18-game losing streak against the Bulls here, but we don’t fancy their chances.
 

Chicago is sandwiched in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference playoff race, but just 1.5 separates them from the Brooklyn Nets for the fourth spot and they have Atlanta trailing them by just 1.5 games. Bottom line is they have plenty at stake.

Even without Rose and Noah, Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng have provided enough offence while the Bulls have no few issues on defence, ranking third in points allowed.

Suggested bet: Bulls -4.5 (three units) LOST

Other tips

Knicks +8 @ Thunder WIN

Grizzlies @ Kings +5.5 WIN

Jazz @ Warriors +200.5 LOST

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