Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends

The Houston Astros (16-25) will host the Oakland Athletics (19-24), in the second game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET. The Athletics are road underdogs (+197) at the Astros (-241). The Houston Astros will hand the ball to Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.64 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Athletics will turn to Aaron Brooks.