The Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.

Lefthander C.J. Wilson will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Wilson is 16-9 this season with a 3.28 ERA.

The Cardinals will counter Wilson with Chris Carpenter. Righthander Carpenter has a 3.47 ERA to go along with a 13-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Cardinals were a 12-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at +114 on the moneyline, while the total score (18) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Texas: 96-66 SU St. Louis: 90-72 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 2-1 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 1-2 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Texas is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 14 games

Next up: St. Louis home to Texas, Thursday, October 20

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NHL Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

The Winnipeg Jets and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Air Canada Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Maple Leafs listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Jets, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Winnipeg was a 2-1 winner in its last match at home against the Penguins. They won as +125 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Avalanche at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Avalanche at +120 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Toronto: Team record: 3-0-1 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Winnipeg

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing San Jose are 5-5-2 After playing Colorado are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Winnipeg: Team record: 1-3-0 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 1-9

Next up: Winnipeg at Ottawa, Thursday, October 20 Toronto at Boston, Thursday, October 20

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Point spread: Baltimore -7.5

Over/Under: 45

The Houston Texans head east this week for a Sunday afternoon showdown with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an AFC tilt between two division-leading teams. Game time is set for a 4:05 (p.m.) start and it will be broadcast regionally on CBS.

Houston will be looking to bounce back from a25-20 loss to Oakland as a 4.5-point home favorite in a game it let slip away down the stretch. The Texans are now 3-2 both straight-up and against the spread and tied with Tennessee atop the AFC South. The total stayed ?under? the 48.5-point line against the Raiders and has now stayed ?under? in four of five their games this season.

The main concern for this team is a rash of injuries to some of its best players on both sides of the ball. Linebacker Mario Williams has been lost for the season with a torn muscle in his chest and wide receiver Andre Johnson remains doubtful with a strained hamstring. Quarterback Matt Schaub is also a bit nicked-up but should be ready to go by Sunday.

Baltimore should be well-rested and raring to go after coming off a bye. It went into its bye week with a huge 34-17 win over the New York Jets as a five-point home favorite to run its record to 3-1 SU and ATS. The total has gone ?over? in all four of its games.

The Ravens have vaulted to the top of the AFC North behind an offense that is ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring with an average of 29.8 points a game to go along with a defense that is ranked first in points allowed; giving up an average of just 14.2 points a game. Cornerback Jimmy Smith is still out with an ankle injury, but the Ravens should get wide receiver Lee Evans back after missing two games with an ankle injury of his own.

The Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as road underdogs and the total has gone ?over? in five of their last seven road games. The Ravens are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as favorites. The total has gone ?over? in three of their last four home games.

This game is shaping-up as a seven-point Baltimore victory, so grab the Texans and the half-point to squeeze out a win ATS.

The Pick: Baltimore 24 Houston 17

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A cross-conference tilt will pit two of the game?s highest profile quarterbacks against each other this Sunday, as the New England Patriots host the Dallas Cowboys as favorites on the NFL odds board.

Fresh off a pair of wins, and with a 4-1 record, it's hard not to lean towards Tom Brady and the Pats over a Cowboys team struggling to keep Tony Romo on the field. Unless the bye week in Week 5 was enough to nurse the hobbled quarterback completely back to health, we may see some similar themes continue in Week 6.

According to Bodog?s online sportsbook, the Cowboys have just 30/1 odds of winning the Super Bowl. Had it not been for the constant concern over the man under center, or Dallas' early sub-par record against less-than-impressive opponents, the mark might be slightly higher, but even when the Cowboys have won, it hasn't been convincing.

In Dallas' two victories (over San Francisco and Washington), they held a combined five-point advantage (with a net point differential of -2 through Week 5), meanwhile, the Patriots have rattled off four touchdown-or-more victories in five contest for a point differential of 46. There's a reason they have 4/1 odds on the NFL futures board while Dallas struggles to stay relevant.

If the Cowboys can somehow solve Brady while successfully keeping Romo in one piece, a victory could essentially redefine their season - especially in the unpredictable NFC East where even the Philadelphia Eagles are 1-4.

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A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one. Righthander Jackson is 13-9 this season with a 3.79 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Shaun Marcum who starts for the Brewers. Righthander Marcum is 13-9 with a 3.91 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Brewers were a 7-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Cardinals. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: St. Louis: 90-72 SU Milwaukee: 96-66 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 15 games

Next up: Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Monday, October 17

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The St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Honda Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Blues, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

St. Louis won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Sharks on October 15. Bettors who backed the Blues at +140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Ducks were a 1-0 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made winners of bettors who got Anaheim at +110 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Anaheim: Team record: 2-1-0 SU, ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing San Jose are 9-1 After a win are 5-5

St. Louis: Team record: 2-2-0 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Anaheim The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Anaheim The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing San Jose are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: St. Louis at Los Angeles, Tuesday, October 18 Anaheim at San Jose, Monday, October 17

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The fans at Autzen Stadium will be treated to a game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Oregon Ducks when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 14-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 67.

Arizona State was a 35-14 winner in its last match on the road against Utah. They covered the 3?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 49 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Oregon was a 43-15 winner at home against California. They covered the 24?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (58) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Arizona State has won 3 straight games. Oregon has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Arizona State: 5-1 SU, 2-4 ATS Oregon: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Arizona State most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 7-3

Oregon most recently: When playing in October are 10-0 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider: Arizona State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona State's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Arizona State's last 24 games on the road Arizona State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State Oregon is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games at home

Next up: Arizona State home to Colorado, Saturday, October 29 Oregon at Colorado, Saturday, October 22

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 8-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game's total is sitting at 65.

Oklahoma State was a 70-28 winner in their most recent outing at home against Kansas. They covered the 31?point spread as favorites, while the total score (98) made winners of OVER bettors.

Texas was a 55-17 loser in its last match at home against Oklahoma. They failed to cover the 11?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 72 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Oklahoma State has won 5 straight games.

Team records: Oklahoma State: 5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS Texas: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Oklahoma State most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 8-2

Texas most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 10-0 When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Oklahoma State Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State

Next up: Oklahoma State at Missouri, Saturday, October 22 Texas home to Kansas, Saturday, October 29

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A heated Big Ten rivalry has college football fans in Michigan on the edge of their seats as the Michigan State Spartans prepare to host the nearby Wolverines this Saturday. The two programs, each ranked in the Associated Press? Top 25, clash on the NCAA odds board with undefeated conference records.

For MSU, the Week 7 battle will be the second in a string of four consecutive midseason tests against formidable Big Ten opponents. They narrowly escaped a run-in with Ohio State the last time out, and will play both Wisconsin and Nebraska in addition to the Wolverines before the month of October is done.

Can the No. 23-ranked club save the momentum of their season that looked all but drained following a Week 3 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish? The Spartans may not be the favorites on the college football lines consistently over the course of the next few weeks, but a big victory over a state rival could significantly improve the situation.

As always, a short hop on the I-96 over, the Wolverines will be looking for ways to spoil their opponents' efforts.

With Denard Robinson at the height of his multi-threat display, it may simply be a matter of time. Can the Spartans not only beat the college football odds, but a quarterback with nearly just as many touchdowns on the ground (6) as he has in the air (8)?

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The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.

The Tigers will trot Max Scherzer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Scherzer has a 16-9 record and a 4.30 ERA this season.

It'll be Derek Holland toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Lefthander Holland is 17-5 with a 3.98 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Texas lost its last outing, a 7-5 result against the Tigers on October 13. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -148 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Detroit: 95-67 SU Texas: 96-66 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 7-3 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit's last 19 games Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas Texas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home Texas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

Next up: Texas home to Detroit, Sunday, October 16

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