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Preview the June 18 matchup between the Houston Astros and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Houston Astros (41-30) and the A's (29-44) open a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs.

When Jason Alexander takes the mound for the Houston Astros against the A's on Tuesday night, he'll be the 11th different starting pitcher for a team ravaged by injuries. With seven starting pitchers - Spencer Arrighetti,

The Houston Astros' battered pitching rotation lost another player to injury on Monday as right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the 15-day Injured List due to a foot injury. McCullers' latest setback will force Houston to turn to their 11th different starting pitcher this season on Tuesday night in Sacramento.

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right foot ahead of his scheduled start against the Athletics

Houston placed a starting pitcher on the IL for the fourth time this reason, announcing that the 31-year-old lefty has a right foot sprain.

Ryan Gusto will start in Lance McCullers Jr.'s place Monday against the A's, with Jason Alexander called up from Triple-A to fill out the roster.