Will the Braves vs. Red Sox Game Be Postponed May 18? What Happens to My Bet?
Pay attention to the wind situation in Boston as they will be out to right center at around 15 mph. Wind significantly impacts baseball games by affecting the trajectory and distance of batted balls, thus often leading to more home runs. Not surprisingly, the total on this game has moved from 9 to 9.5. 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.
Braves vs. Red Sox
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (2-3, 3.31 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Red Sox: Brayan Bello (2-0, 2.33 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
Braves -131, Red Sox +111; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
Boston is 23-24 overall and 12-10 at home. The Red Sox are 11-5 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Atlanta has gone 8-16 in road games and 23-23 overall. The Braves are 8-5 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Alexander Bregman has 16 doubles, 11 home runs and 34 RBI for the Red Sox. Wilyer Abreu is 9 for 37 with a double, four home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.
Marcell Ozuna has six doubles and seven home runs for the Braves. Drake Baldwin is 14 for 24 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.
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