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Scattered storms were expected in the area during the Orioles vs. Rays game but these should not last long. A postponement was not likely as rain probably will not be lingering for any extended period of time. 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.
Orioles vs. Rays
BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop a three-game losing streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay is 51-47 overall and 29-25 at home. The Rays have the sixth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .321.
Baltimore has a 21-28 record in road games and a 43-53 record overall. The Orioles are 29-8 in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The teams meet Saturday for the ninth time this season. The season series is tied 4-4.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan Aranda has a .319 batting average to lead the Rays, and has 20 doubles and 11 home runs. Chandler Simpson is 15 for 37 with an RBI over the past 10 games.
Cedric Mullins ranks third on the Orioles with 27 extra base hits (14 doubles and 13 home runs). Jordan Westburg is 11 for 35 with three home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
