Will the White Sox v.s Pirates Game Be Postponed July 20? What Happens to My Bet?
A few scattered thunderstorms were in the forecast during the afternoon hours, though Gambling911.com was no expecting a postponement for Sunday's White Sox-Pirates game as of Saturday evening. 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.
White Sox vs. Pirates
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago White Sox after Isiah Kiner-Falefa had four hits against the Twins on Sunday.
Pittsburgh has a 26-21 record in home games and a 39-58 record overall. The Pirates have a 13-41 record in games when they have allowed a home run.
Chicago is 11-36 in road games and 32-65 overall. The White Sox have gone 11-7 in games when they hit at least two home runs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates with 16 home runs while slugging .414. Tommy Pham is 12 for 34 with two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
Chase Meidroth has seven doubles, two home runs and 11 RBIs for the White Sox. Lenyn Sosa is 9 for 39 with a double and three home runs over the last 10 games.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
