Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey (home of the Devils; capacity ~16,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.); SN-PIT, MSGSN (local/regional); available via NHL streams internationally.

This late-season Metropolitan Division matchup features a surging Penguins team still battling for optimal playoff positioning against an eliminated Devils squad that has been inconsistent and decimated by injuries. Pittsburgh arrives riding offensive momentum from a dominant weekend sweep of the Panthers, while New Jersey is playing out the string at home after being mathematically eliminated earlier in the week.

Recent Team Forms (Last 5–10 Games)

Penguins (strong 4-1-0 or better in recent stretch; offense exploding):

Apr 5: W 5-2 vs. Florida Panthers (Rakell 2G, Crosby 1G/2A)

Apr 4: W 9-4 vs. Florida Panthers (Malkin hat trick +1A, Karlsson 4P)

Apr 2: L 3-6 @ Tampa Bay Lightning

Earlier games: 3-1-0 in the four prior to the TBL loss, with high-scoring outputs. They have won four of their last five and are averaging over 5 goals per game lately.

Devils (mixed 2-3-0 in last 5; eliminated after recent home loss):

Apr 7: L 1-5 vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Apr 5: W 3-0 @ Montreal Canadiens (Markstrom shutout)

Apr 4: L 3-4 (SO) vs. Montreal Canadiens

Apr 2: W 7-3 vs. Washington Capitals
They have been eliminated and are 2-3-0 in their last five, with defensive lapses and goaltending variance showing in losses.

Injury Report

Penguins (goaltending and depth tested):

Stuart Skinner (G) – Day-to-day (eye; recent update: feels good, vision improved – possible to start)

Caleb Jones (D) – Out for season (shoulder)

Blake Lizotte (C) – Out (upper body; reevaluated in ~4 weeks)

Filip Hallander (C) – IR (long-term)

Peyton Kettles (D) – Out (long-term)

Devils (multiple season-ending absences; forward group thinned):

Arseny Gritsyuk (RW) – Out for season (upper body; surgery)

Stefan Noesen (RW) – Out for season (knee)

Zack MacEwen (RW) – Out for season (ACL)

Brett Pesce (D) – Out (lower body)

Penguins are healthier overall up front; Devils are missing key depth pieces on both sides of the puck.

Key Player Matchups

Elite Centers: Sidney Crosby (PIT, ~72 points, ongoing point-per-game streak) & Evgeni Malkin (recent hot streak, hat trick vs. FLA) vs. Jack Hughes (NJD, ~72 points) & Nico Hischier. Crosby and Malkin have dominated recent games; Hughes remains New Jersey’s primary threat.

Wing/Secondary Scoring: Rickard Rakell & Bryan Rust (PIT, both streaking) vs. Jesper Bratt & Timo Meier (NJD). Penguins’ depth has produced heavily lately.

Goaltending: Likely Stuart Skinner (or backup) for Pittsburgh vs. Jacob Markstrom (NJD, strong shutout Apr 5 but allowed 5 vs. PHI).

Defense/Secondary: Penguins lean on Erik Karlsson (~64 points, playmaking) and Ryan Shea; Devils will counter with Johnathan Kovacevic and Dougie Hamilton but miss Pesce’s stability. Expect special teams to play a big role.

Series History

2025-26 Season: Penguins lead the season series (specific results include 4-1 wins in late January/February meetings; Devils took one in shootout on Nov 8). Pittsburgh has won the majority of recent encounters.

All-Time: Nearly even (~119-118-17-13 in Penguins’ favor historically), but Pittsburgh has owned the most recent matchups.

Betting Trends

Penguins are 4-1-0 SU lately with high-scoring games (overs hitting frequently). Devils are 2-3-0 in last five and have struggled ATS as home underdogs. Pittsburgh performs well on the road in playoff-push spots; New Jersey’s elimination has led to inconsistent efforts. Overs have cashed in several Penguins games due to offensive firepower.

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Penguins       – 112

New Jersey Devils            6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan (home of the Red Wings; capacity ~20,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.); FDSNDET, NBCSP+ (local/regional); available via NHL streams internationally.

This late-season Eastern Conference matchup pits two playoff-contending clubs in very different forms. The visiting Flyers are riding a three-game win streak and battling for Metropolitan Division positioning, while the host Red Wings have dropped three of their last four and are clinging to wild-card hopes amid defensive inconsistencies and injury concerns.

Recent Team Forms (Last 5–10 Games)

Flyers (7-3-0 in last 10; 3-0-0 in last 3 – riding momentum):

Apr 7: W 5-1 @ New Jersey Devils (Zegras 2G, 1A)

Apr 5: W 2-1 (OT) vs. Boston Bruins (Martone GWG)

Apr 3: W 4-1 @ New York Islanders (Michkov 1G, 2A)

Apr 2: L 2-4 vs. Detroit Red Wings

Mar 31/earlier: Strong stretch overall with high-scoring outputs and timely goaltending.

Red Wings (roughly 3-6-1 or worse in last 10; 1-3-0 in last 4 – sliding at the wrong time):

Apr 7: L vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Apr 5: L 4-5 vs. Minnesota Wild

Apr 4: L 1-4 @ New York Rangers

Apr 2: W 4-2 @ Philadelphia Flyers

Earlier: Offensive flashes but defensive lapses and poor special-teams play have hurt them.

Injury Report

Flyers (depth tested up front):

Nikita Grebenkin (RW) – Out until at least Apr 11 (upper body)

Rodrigo Abols (C) – IR until at least Apr 14 (ankle)

Ty Murchison (D) – Out (long-term)

Red Wings (forward and depth issues):

Mason Appleton (C) – Out until at least Apr 11 (upper body)

Justin Faulk (D) – Questionable / recently missed games (upper/lower body from prior)

Both sides are thin, but the Flyers’ recent returns (e.g., Tyson Foerster) have fueled their surge, while Detroit’s absences have exposed vulnerabilities.

Key Player Matchups

Dynamic Forwards: Trevor Zegras & Matvei Michkov (PHI – combining for multiple points lately, Zegras especially hot) vs. Alex DeBrincat & Patrick Kane (DET – Kane with multi-point games in recent meetings).

Scoring Threats: Travis Konecny / Tyson Foerster (PHI) vs. Lucas Raymond (DET, consistent producer).

Goaltending: Likely Samuel Ersson or equivalent (PHI, strong in wins) vs. John Gibson (DET, 32+ saves in Apr 2 win). Gibson has been steady but faces a Flyers offense averaging high shots.

Defense/Secondary: Flyers’ blue line has been physical; Red Wings lean on Moritz Seider but miss depth with injuries. Expect heavy emphasis on special teams and net-front battles.

Series History

2025-26 Season: Split 1-1 so far (Mar 28: PHI 5-3 @ DET; Apr 2: DET 4-2 @ PHI). Detroit won the most recent meeting convincingly with Kane (3 points) and DeBrincat (2G).

All-Time: Flyers hold a slight historical edge, but this season’s games have been competitive and high-event.

Betting Trends

Flyers are 3-0-0 SU and strong ATS lately; Red Wings are 1-3-0 in last 4 and struggling ATS at home vs. hot teams. Overs have hit in several recent meetings and Detroit home games due to offensive talent on both sides. Flyers perform well as road underdogs in playoff-push scenarios.

Game Odds

Philadelphia Flyers         6.5

Detroit Red Wings           – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario (home of the Senators; capacity ~18,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.); TSN5, RDS2, SCRIPPS (Canada/international streams available).

This late-season Atlantic Division matchup pits a decimated, eliminated Panthers squad against a playoff-hopeful Senators team riding momentum at home. Florida is playing out the string with a massive injury list and a brutal road losing streak, while Ottawa has surged into the Eastern wild-card conversation and will look to clinch playoff positioning against a depleted visitor.

Recent Team Forms (Last 5–10 Games)

Panthers (3-6-1 in last 10; 0-6 on the current road trip):

Apr 7: L 4-3 (SO) @ Montréal Canadiens

Apr 5: L 5-2 @ Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 4: L 9-4 @ Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 2: W 2-1 vs. Boston Bruins

Mar 31: W 6-3 vs. Ottawa Senators
Offense has dried up without their core stars, and the road woes have been especially glaring.

Senators (strong 13-5-2 in last 20; 4-1-0 in last 5):

Apr 7: W 6-2 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Apr 5: W 6-3 vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 4: L 4-1 vs. Minnesota Wild

Apr 2: W 4-1 vs. Buffalo Sabres

Mar 31: L 6-3 @ Florida Panthers
Ottawa has scored freely at home and is playing with urgency as the postseason nears.

Injury Report

Panthers (catastrophic long-term absences; season essentially over for many):

Aleksander Barkov (C) – Out for season (knee; missed 77+ games)

Aaron Ekblad (D) – Out for season (finger)

Sam Reinhart (C) – Out for season (foot)

Jonah Gadjovich (LW) – Out for season (upper body)

Brad Marchand (LW) – Out (lower body)

Matthew Tkachuk (RW) – Day-to-day / expected out until at least Apr 11 (personal)

Multiple others (Niko Mikkola, Anton Lundell, Evan Rodrigues, etc.) either out for season or long-term.

Senators (blueline decimated but forwards healthy):

Thomas Chabot (D) – Out (forearm; practicing non-contact, possible earlier return)

Tyler Kleven (D) – Out / week-to-week (upper body; until ~Apr 15)

Dennis Gilbert (D) – Day-to-day (upper body)

Nick Jensen (D) – Out (lower body / IR)

Carter Yakemchuk (D) – Out (concussion)

Florida is skating with a skeleton crew; Ottawa’s defensive depth is tested but their top forwards remain available.

Key Player Matchups

Star Wingers: Matthew Tkachuk (FLA, if he plays) vs. Brady Tkachuk (OTT) – brother vs. brother in what could be an emotional, physical battle. Brady has been a point-per-game force lately.

Top-Line Centers: Limited options for Florida (perhaps Anton Lundell if available or call-ups) vs. Tim Stützle (OTT, dynamic playmaker).

Goaltending: Sergei Bobrovsky or Spencer Knight (FLA) vs. Linus Ullmark (OTT). Ullmark has been excellent in recent home wins.

Secondary/Defense: Senators’ Jake Sanderson (recently returned) and Drake Batherson can exploit Florida’s thin blue line and depleted forward depth. Panthers will lean on Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett (if healthy) for any offense.

Series History

2025-26 Season: Panthers have dominated early, winning the first three meetings (including a 6-3 home victory on Mar 31). Ottawa is 0-3-0 in the season series and will be motivated to avoid the sweep.

All-Time: Roughly even historically, but Florida has owned the recent matchups (9-2 SU in last 11).

Betting Trends

Senators are 4-1 in last 5 and strong ATS at home. Panthers are 0-6 on the road lately and 2-6-1 SU in last 9 overall. Ottawa has covered well as favorites against struggling divisional foes; overs have hit in several recent Senators home games due to high-scoring outputs.

Game Odds

Florida Panthers               6.5

Ottawa Senators              – 285

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
TV/Streaming: MSG-B (Sabres market), FDSNOH (Blue Jackets market), SN; available on ESPN+ in select areas. Pregame on MSG begins at 6:30 PM.

Team Records and Standings Context

Buffalo Sabres: 48-23-8 (104 points), leading the Atlantic Division and positioned strongly for a top Eastern Conference seed. They boast one of the league’s most potent offenses with 3.42 goals per game (7th) and a solid 2.99 goals-against average (12th). Home record: 25-10-4.

Columbus Blue Jackets: 39-27-12 (90 points), 4th in the Metropolitan Division and battling for an Eastern Conference wild-card spot (currently two points back of Ottawa). They sit at 3.05 goals for and 3.06 against per game. Road record: 19-16-4.

Both teams are in the final week of the regular season. Buffalo seeks to lock in home-ice advantage and regain momentum after a solid but inconsistent stretch. Columbus remains desperate for points in a tight wild-card race.

Recent Team Forms (Last 10 Games)

Sabres: 5-3-2. They earned a gritty 5-3 comeback win over the Rangers on Wednesday (April 8), outshooting New York 8-1 in the third period with goals from Alex Tuch, Jason Zucker, and Zach Benson. Buffalo has shown resilience in trailing-after-two scenarios (fourth such win this season) but has had recent puck-management issues.

Blue Jackets: 3-6-1. They snapped a six-game skid with a dramatic shootout win over Detroit on Tuesday but have otherwise struggled offensively in recent weeks. They are 7-2 straight-up in their last nine April games overall.

Injury Report

Buffalo Sabres (updates expected after 5 PM media availability and warm-ups):

Alex Lyon: Day-to-day (lower-body tweak from Wednesday morning skate; availability uncertain).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: Expected to rest after starting Wednesday.

Jiri Kulich: Out for the season (ear).

Sam Carrick: Out (arm).

Justin Danforth: Out (lower body).

Noah Ostlund: Day-to-day (upper body).

Jordan Greenway: Expected to return to the lineup.

If Lyon is unavailable, Colten Ellis is the likely starter (first start since early February).

Columbus Blue Jackets:

Brendan Smith: Out (knee surgery, long-term).

Mathieu Olivier: Out (upper body).

Dmitri Voronkov: Out (upper body/hand).

Damon Severson: Out for the season (shoulder).

Others scratched as needed (e.g., Zach Aston-Reese, Luca Del Bel Belluz in recent games).

Player Matchups and Key Players to Watch

Sabres Offense vs. Blue Jackets Defense: Buffalo’s depth is elite (13 players with 10+ goals, NHL high). Watch Zach Benson (career-high 12 goals, five in last 10 games, including a two-goal night Wednesday), Alex Tuch (net-front presence, tied game vs. Rangers), and Jason Zucker (team-high seven game-winners). Rasmus Dahlin (71 points) anchors the blue line. Ryan McLeod has been strong on faceoffs (52.9% over last 16 games).

Blue Jackets Counter: Zach Werenski leads with 80 points (22G, 58A) and has been on a tear (multi-point games, including a goal and assist Tuesday). Kirill Marchenko (26G, 39A, 65P) provides scoring punch. Columbus will rely on defensive structure and opportunistic counterattacks.

Goaltending: Buffalo’s starter is TBD but likely Ellis or Lyon (if healthy); the team has performed well in the second half of back-to-backs (8-1-3 this season). Columbus likely starts Jet Greaves (strong recent form) or Elvis Merzlikins.

Expect physical net-front battles and special-teams play to decide the game.

Series History (2025-26 Season)

Buffalo has not beaten Columbus this season (0-2-0). The Blue Jackets lead the season series:

October: Sabres lost 4-3 in OT at home.

January 3: Blue Jackets blew out Sabres 5-1 in Columbus (snapping Buffalo’s 10-game win streak).

All-time, the Sabres hold a slight historical edge, but this year’s matchups have favored Columbus.

Betting Trends

Columbus: 4-1 SU in last five meetings vs. Buffalo; 1-6 SU in last seven overall; UNDER in six of last nine games and six of last seven road games. However, they are 7-2 SU in last nine April contests.

Buffalo: OVER in six of last nine games; strong at home but 3-2 ATS in recent games.

Game Odds

Columbus Blue Jackets                  6.5

Buffalo Sabres                                   – 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec (home of the Canadiens; capacity ~21,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.); RDS, TSN2, The Spot (Canada/international streams available).

This late-season Atlantic Division clash features two playoff-bound teams with identical 102-point totals but starkly different momentum. The visiting Lightning are coming off a back-to-back road trip and recent defensive lapses, while the surging home Canadiens have been one of the NHL’s hottest teams and will look to exploit any remaining Lightning injuries in front of a raucous Bell Centre crowd.

Team

Recent Team Forms (Last 10 Games)

Lightning (5-5-0 in last 10; offense potent but defense leaky on the road):

Apr 7: L 6-2 @ Ottawa Senators

Apr 6: L 4-2 @ Buffalo Sabres

Apr 4: W 3-1 vs. Boston Bruins

Apr 2: W 6-3 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 31: L 4-1 vs. Montréal Canadiens
They are 2-3-0 in their last 5, with goaltending and special teams showing vulnerability after a strong mid-season stretch.

Canadiens (9-1-0 in last 10; elite scoring and goaltending surge):

Apr 7: W 4-3 (SO) vs. Florida Panthers

Apr 5: L 3-0 vs. New Jersey Devils

Apr 4: W 4-3 (SO) @ New Jersey Devils

Apr 2: W 3-2 @ New York Rangers

Mar 31: W 4-1 @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Montreal has won 9 of 10, outscoring opponents by +14, with strong special teams and a red-hot Jakub Dobes in net.

Injury Report

Lightning (depth tested on the blue line and forward group):

Brandon Hagel (LW) – Day-to-day (lower body)

Anthony Cirelli (C) – Day-to-day (undisclosed)

Pontus Holmberg (RW) – Day-to-day / expected out until at least Apr 15 (upper body)

Victor Hedman (D) – Long-term IR (personal)

Max Crozier (D) – IR (abdomen)

Declan Carlile (D) – IR (lower body)

Canadiens (relatively healthy but key pieces still sidelined):

Joseph Veleno (C) – Day-to-day (illness)

Alexandre Carrier (D) – Out until at least Apr 14 (upper body)

Patrik Laine (RW) – Out / IR (abdomen)

Lightning are thinner up front and on defense heading into this matchup, which could force heavier minutes for stars like Kucherov and Guentzel.

Key Player Matchups

Elite Wingers: Nikita Kucherov (TBL, 43G/84A/127P) & Jake Guentzel (86P) vs. Cole Caufield (MTL, ~47G) & Juraj Slafkovsky (29G + playmaking). Kucherov remains the league’s top point producer, but Montreal’s young stars have dominated recent head-to-heads (Caufield and Slafkovsky combined for 4 points in the Mar 31 win).

Center Battle: Anthony Cirelli / Nick Paul (TBL) vs. Nick Suzuki / Phillip Danault (MTL). Suzuki anchors Montreal’s top line and penalty kill.

Goaltending: Andrei Vasilevskiy (TBL) vs. Jakub Dobes (MTL). Dobes has been stellar lately (6 straight wins, .973 SV% in recent sample), while Vasilevskiy has faced heavy workloads on the road.

Secondary/Defense: Montreal’s Ivan Demidov and Mike Matheson have generated offense against Tampa’s depleted blueline; Lightning will rely on Kucherov’s line to carry the load.

Series History

2025-26 Season: Lightning lead 2-1 (Dec 9: TBL 6-1 @ MTL; Dec 28: TBL 5-4 vs. MTL; Mar 31: MTL 4-1 @ TBL). Montreal has won the most recent meeting convincingly.

All-Time: Lightning hold a historical edge (~75-53-6-7 overall), but the Canadiens have owned the last matchup and are 1-1-0 at home vs. TBL this year.

Betting Trends

Canadiens are 9-1-0 straight up and strong ATS lately; Lightning are 5-5-0 in last 10 and 1-4 ATS in recent road games. Over has hit in several Lightning contests, but Montreal’s hot goaltending and Tampa’s injuries point to a lower-scoring, structured game. Canadiens have covered well as home underdogs/favorites against divisional foes.

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Lightning                      – 115

Montréal Canadiens                       6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Faceoff is scheduled for 6:45 PM ET (start time adjusted from original 7:00 PM slot)
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, New York (home of the Islanders; capacity ~17,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+/Hulu (U.S.); available via NHL streams internationally.

This late-season matchup pits two Eastern Conference teams with contrasting trajectories but shared recent struggles. The Islanders sit higher in the standings and hold home-ice advantage in their final regular-season home games, while the injury-ravaged Maple Leafs are fighting to avoid a season-series sweep. Both clubs enter with poor recent form, making this a high-stakes, low-scoring affair likely.

Recent Team Forms (Last 5–10 Games)

Maple Leafs (roughly .400 winning percentage lately; road-heavy schedule has hurt them):

Apr 5: L 7-6 (OT) @ LA Kings

Apr 3: L 4-1 @ San Jose Sharks

Mar 31: W 5-4 (OT) @ Anaheim Ducks

Mar 28: L 5-1 @ St. Louis Blues
They are 2-2-1 in their last 5 and have dropped 3 of 4 on this current Western road trip swing. Offense has been sporadic without their captain.

Islanders (season-high 4-game losing streak; 1-4-0 or worse in recent stretch):

Apr 4: L 4-3 @ Carolina Hurricanes

Apr 3: L 4-1 vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Mar 31: L 4-3 @ Buffalo Sabres

Mar 30: L 8-3 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
They are 3-7-0 in their last 10 and have been outscored badly in several outings. Defensive lapses and goaltending variance have been issues despite Ilya Sorokin’s usual reliability.

Injury Report (as of April 8–9, 2026)

Maple Leafs (significant absences hurting depth):

Auston Matthews (C) – Out for season (knee surgery, Mar 19)

Chris Tanev (D) – Out for season (abdomen/core muscle surgery)

Brandon Carlo (D) – Day-to-day (lower body; out until at least Apr 11)

Dakota Joshua (C) – Day-to-day (upper body; out until at least Apr 11)

Anthony Stolarz (G) – Day-to-day (lower body; questionable)

Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) – Day-to-day (lower body, recent absence)

Islanders (fewer long-term hits but key pieces sidelined):

Kyle Palmieri (RW) – Out for season (knee)

Semyon Varlamov (G) – Out for season (knee)

Alexander Romanov (D) – Out until at least Apr 14 (shoulder)

Tony DeAngelo (D) – Day-to-day (lower body)

Pierre Engvall (LW) – Out for season (ankle)

The Leafs are especially thin up front and on the blue line, forcing younger or call-up players into bigger roles.

Key Player Matchups

Top-Line Forwards: William Nylander (TOR, ~73 points) & Mitch Marner vs. Mathew Barzal (NYI, ~70 points) & Bo Horvat (NYI, 30G/55P). Barzal has been a playmaker against Toronto (3 assists in the Mar 17 win).

Veteran Center Battle: John Tavares (TOR, 30G/68P – emotional return to UBS Arena, his former home) vs. Horvat. Tavares remains a scoring threat despite the team’s slump.

Goaltending: Likely Joseph Woll or a healthy Stolarz (if available) for Toronto vs. Ilya Sorokin (NYI). Sorokin has been stellar in prior matchups (e.g., 26/27 saves in the 3-1 win on Mar 17).

Defensive/Secondary: Islanders’ younger contributors like Simon Holmstrom (hot streak, ~20 goals) and Calum Ritchie could exploit Toronto’s depleted D corps. Leafs will lean on Nylander-Marner chemistry to generate chances.

Series History

2025-26 Season: Islanders lead 2-0 (Jan 4: 4-3 OT win at UBS Arena; Mar 17: 3-1 win in Toronto). Toronto is looking to avoid the season sweep.

All-Time: Roughly even (Islanders hold a slight historical edge overall, ~95-88-7-3 in regular season). Islanders are 6-2 in the last 10 meetings and have won 60%+ of home games vs. Toronto recently.

Betting Trends

Islanders are 3-2 ATS in last 5 games but just 2-3 straight up. Maple Leafs are poor on the road (14-19-6) and 0-2 vs. NYI this year. Over has hit in several recent Islander games due to defensive issues, but both teams’ recent form suggests a tighter, lower-scoring contest. Islanders have covered well at home against Toronto historically.

Game Odds

Toronto Maple Leafs                      6.5

New York Islanders                         – 245

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 8, 2026