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Scattered storms are in the forecast for the St. Louis area during the Padres-Cardinals game, however, a postponement is not likely. 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.
Padres vs. Cardinals
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Stephen Kolek (3-5, 4.28 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (2-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
Cardinals -132, Padres +110; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the San Diego Padres.
St. Louis has a 31-21 record at home and a 54-52 record overall. The Cardinals have gone 41-9 in games when they scored at least five runs.
San Diego is 56-49 overall and 25-31 in road games. The Padres have a 37-19 record in games when they record eight or more hits.
The teams meet Sunday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Willson Contreras leads the Cardinals with 14 home runs while slugging .455. Masyn Winn is 14 for 38 with two doubles and four RBI over the past 10 games.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has 16 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 RBI while hitting .266 for the Padres. Luis Arraez is 13 for 40 with three doubles over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 4-6, .251 batting average, 4.66 ERA, outscored by 17 runs
Padres: 4-6, .258 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
