Stronger storms were anticipated prior to the game between the Rangers and Rays Wednesday but a delay cannot be ruled out.  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.

Rangers vs. Rays Game Preview

Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7:35 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Kumar Rocker (0-0); Rays: Shane Baz (4-3, 4.92 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)

Rays -147, Rangers +123; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays face the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0.

Tampa Bay is 19-19 in home games and 31-29 overall. The Rays have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .388.

Texas has a 29-32 record overall and a 9-19 record in road games. The Rangers have a 13-3 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

Wednesday's game is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Rangers hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Junior Caminero has 13 doubles and 14 home runs for the Rays. Brandon Lowe is 13 for 41 with three doubles, three home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games.

Wyatt Langford has 11 home runs, 23 walks and 24 RBI while hitting .232 for the Rangers. Marcus Semien is 9 for 28 with a double, a home run and four RBI over the past 10 games.