Will the Astros vs. Nationals Game Be Postponed, Suspended July 6? What Happens to My Bet?

Major League Baseball dodges a bullet on Monday with a limited game slate and fewer games being played in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic where strong storms are anticipated.  Unfortunately, Washington is scheduled to host the Houston Astros.  Whether that game goes off or not remains to be seen.   Always check with your sportsbook to understand their policy on suspended or postponed games and how this policy applies to specific bet types as they do vary.

What Happens to My Bet if Game is Suspended or Postponed? 

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.

Astros vs. Nationals Betting Preview 

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Mike Burrows (4-8, 5.58 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Nationals: Miles Mikolas (2-7, 5.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)

LINE: Nationals -130, Astros +106; over/under is 10 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals begin a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Monday.

Washington is 18-27 in home games and 46-45 overall. The Nationals are 33-16 in games when they scored five or more runs.

Houston has a 45-47 record overall and a 22-23 record on the road. The Astros are 20-5 in games when they did not give up a home run.

Monday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Garcia has a .282 batting average to lead the Nationals, and has 15 doubles, three triples and 19 home runs. Daylen Lile is 12 for 38 with two home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games.

Yordan Alvarez has 29 home runs, 59 walks and 67 RBI while hitting .320 for the Astros. Isaac Paredes is 11 for 37 with a double, two home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.

Odds to Win the 2026 World Series (as of July 5)

All odds courtesy of BetUS here

Los Angeles Dodgers
+165
New York Yankees
+500
Seattle Mariners
+1000
Atlanta Braves
+1000
Philadelphia Phillies
+1200
Milwaukee Brewers
+1200
Tampa Bay Rays
+1900
Texas Rangers
+2500
Chicago Cubs
+2700
Toronto Blue Jays
+3300
Cleveland Guardians
+3500
Houston Astros
+4000
Chicago White Sox
+4500
Detroit Tigers
+6500
Baltimore Orioles
+7500
Pittsburgh Pirates
+8000
San Diego Padres
+10000
St. Louis Cardinals
+10000
Boston Red Sox
+10000
Arizona Diamondbacks
+12500
Minnesota Twins
+12500
Miami Marlins
+20000
Athletics
+20000
Cincinnati Reds
+35000
Washington Nationals
+40000
Colorado Rockies
+50000
Kansas City Royals
+50000
San Francisco Giants
+50000
Los Angeles Angels
+50000
New York Mets
+50000

May 20 World Series Odds 

Los Angeles Dodgers
+195
New York Yankees
+500
Atlanta Braves
+1000
Seattle Mariners
+1400
Chicago Cubs
+1600
Philadelphia Phillies
+2000
Tampa Bay Rays
+2000
Texas Rangers
+2000
San Diego Padres
+2700
Milwaukee Brewers
+2700
Toronto Blue Jays
+2700
Cleveland Guardians
+3000
Detroit Tigers
+3000
New York Mets
+3300
Baltimore Orioles
+4500
Boston Red Sox
+4500
Pittsburgh Pirates
+5500
Athletics
+5500
Kansas City Royals
+7000
Houston Astros
+7500
Cincinnati Reds
+8000
Chicago White Sox
+8000
Arizona Diamondbacks
+10000
Minnesota Twins
+10000
St. Louis Cardinals
+15000
San Francisco Giants
+15000
Miami Marlins
+30000
Washington Nationals
+40000
Los Angeles Angels
+40000
Colorado Rockies
+50000

• Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com