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The White Sox vs. Twins game is likely to be impacted by strong evening storms Tuesday. These are supposed to be scattered and could leave the area in enough time for the game not to be postponed but it will be a close call we believe. 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. Twins
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Davis Martin (5-9, 4.03 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 85 strikeouts); Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.59 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 71 strikeouts)
Twins -149, White Sox +125; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota has gone 35-33 in home games and 62-75 overall. The Twins have a 14-22 record in games decided by one run.
Chicago is 50-88 overall and 20-46 on the road. The White Sox have a 35-10 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
The teams match up Tuesday for the 11th time this season. The season series is tied 5-5.
TOP PERFORMERS: Brooks Lee has 13 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 57 RBI for the Twins. Byron Buxton is 10 for 39 with two doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.
Lenyn Sosa leads the White Sox with 18 home runs while slugging .432. Colson Montgomery is 10 for 41 with six home runs and 11 RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 4-6, .245 batting average, 7.01 ERA, outscored by 17 runs
White Sox: 5-5, .261 batting average, 4.50 ERA, outscored by seven runs
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
