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A delayed start to the Pirates vs. Cardinals game is possible with any storms expected to exit within the first hour of this scheduled game. Always check with your sportsbook to understand their policy on suspended or postponed games and how this policy applies to specific bet types as they do vary.
What Happens to My Bet if Game is Suspended or Postponed?
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.
Guardians vs. Tigers Betting Preview
St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (4-2, 3.59 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.40 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)
LINE: Pirates -110, Cardinals -109; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals after losing three straight games.
St. Louis is 27-19 overall and 12-11 in home games. The Cardinals have a 20-4 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
Pittsburgh is 24-23 overall and 11-10 in road games. Pirates hitters are batting a collective .248, the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play.
Tuesday's game is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Cardinals are ahead 4-0 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jordan Walker has 10 doubles and 13 home runs for the Cardinals. Alec Burleson is 12 for 39 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI over the past 10 games.
Brandon Lowe has 12 home runs, 23 walks and 31 RBI while hitting .247 for the Pirates. Spencer Horwitz is 12 for 33 with four doubles, a triple and six RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 6-4, .246 batting average, 2.60 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs
2026 World Series Odds (Updated May 19)
All odds courtesy of BetPhoenix here
Los Angeles Dodgers
+195
New York Yankees
+500
Atlanta Braves
+1000
Seattle Mariners
+1400
Chicago Cubs
+1600
Philadelphia Phillies
+2000
Tampa Bay Rays
+2000
Texas Rangers
+2000
San Diego Padres
+2700
Milwaukee Brewers
+2700
Toronto Blue Jays
+2700
Cleveland Guardians
+3000
Detroit Tigers
+3000
New York Mets
+3300
Baltimore Orioles
+4500
Boston Red Sox
+4500
Pittsburgh Pirates
+5500
Athletics
+5500
Kansas City Royals
+7000
Houston Astros
+7500
Cincinnati Reds
+8000
Chicago White Sox
+8000
Arizona Diamondbacks
+10000
Minnesota Twins
+10000
St. Louis Cardinals
+15000
San Francisco Giants
+15000
Miami Marlins
+30000
Washington Nationals
+40000
Los Angeles Angels
+40000
Colorado Rockies
+50000
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
