Its Monday, July 28 and the Nationals (43-62) are in Houston to open a series against a suddenly scuffling Astros team (60-46). Brad Lord is slated to take the mound for Washington against Framber Valdez for Houston. The Astros were embarrassed over the weekend. They were swept by the Athletics in a three-game series and were outscored 27-5.

Preview the July 27 matchup between the Houston Astros and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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