Storms were anticipated in the Baltimore area around game time with enough bad weather likely to potentially postpone this matchup between the Orioles and White Sox.  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. Orioles Game Preview

The Orioles come into Friday's game as a -220 favorite.

PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Sean Burke (3-5, 4.33 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Orioles: Zach Eflin (3-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)

Orioles -227, White Sox +187; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Chicago White Sox on Friday to begin a three-game series.

Baltimore is 19-36 overall and 9-17 in home games. The Orioles are 14-6 in games when they scored five or more runs.

Chicago has a 6-23 record on the road and an 18-38 record overall. The White Sox have a 13-8 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The matchup Friday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan O'Hearn has a .338 batting average to lead the Orioles, and has seven doubles and nine home runs. Jackson Holliday is 14 for 48 with a home run and eight RBI over the last 10 games.

Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with eight home runs while slugging .444. Lenyn Sosa is 12 for 36 with three doubles, a home run and six RBI over the last 10 games.