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The Mets-Royals game could see scattered thunderstorms that leave the area, thus resulting in a potential delay of game but likely no postponement. It is important to understand a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.
Remember that forecasts are subject to change.
General Rules Pertaining to Types of Bets
If the game is postponed before it begins and is not played within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets are voided, and your stake is refunded at most online sportsbooks.
If the game starts but is suspended and not completed within 48 hours, bets are voided unless the outcome of a specific market has already been determined at most online sportsbooks.
Impacts on Types of Bets
Single Bets: These are voided if the game isn't completed within the 48-hour window, and your stake is returned.
Parlay Bets: If one leg of your parlay is voided due to a postponed game, that leg is removed, and the parlay continues with the remaining selections. The odds and potential payout are adjusted accordingly.
Player Props: These require all listed players to be active. If a player doesn't participate, the bet is voided.
Totals
If the game goes at least 9 innings (or 8.5 if the home team is winning), the total bet is counted and will be graded accordingly based on the score at the time of suspension.
Should the game be called off prior to 8.5 innings (or 9 full innings if the visiting team is ahead), the total bet is voided at most books. It will therefore be marked as "no action" and refunded in most cases.
In the event of a game suspension that resumes the next day (or within 24 hours), the game is deemed as "unofficial" as it applies to totals bets. Therefore, they are voided. However, some books do treat suspensions when resumed the next day differently in regard to totals so it is important to check individual sportsbook rules.
Mets vs. Royals
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (0-0); Royals: Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 79 strikeouts)
Mets -141, Royals +118; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals host the New York Mets on Friday to begin a three-game series.
Kansas City has a 46-48 record overall and a 23-24 record at home. The Royals have a 27-9 record in games when they did not allow a home run.
New York has gone 20-27 on the road and 53-41 overall. The Mets are 25-13 in games when they did not allow a home run.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Bobby Witt Jr. has 31 doubles, three triples, 13 home runs and 52 RBI for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 13 for 39 with four doubles, four home runs and 11 RBI over the last 10 games.
Juan Soto has 21 home runs, 75 walks and 53 RBI while hitting .264 for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo is 12 for 40 with three doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI over the last 10 games.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
