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Showers and even the potential of a thunderstorm are in the forecast for the Chicago area during today's Phillies vs. White Sox game. 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.
Phillies vs. White Sox
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.84 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 56 strikeouts); White Sox: Adrian Houser (6-2, 2.10 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
Phillies -148, White Sox +123; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
Chicago has gone 23-32 in home games and 39-69 overall. The White Sox have a 17-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Philadelphia has a 28-27 record in road games and a 61-46 record overall. The Phillies have gone 26-14 in games when they did not allow a home run.
The teams square off Wednesday for the third time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Miguel Vargas has 25 doubles, two triples and 12 home runs while hitting .227 for the White Sox. Colson Montgomery is 9 for 38 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.
Kyle Schwarber has 37 home runs, 74 walks and 86 RBI while hitting .256 for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 14 for 43 with four doubles, a triple and four RBI over the last 10 games.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
