If Georgia vs. Alabama Game is Postponed Saturday? What Happens to My Bet?

All eyes are on Tuscaloosa for Week 6, where the Georgia Bulldogs are set to square off against the Alabama Crimson Tide.   Alabama is a -1.5 favorite in this one. 

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But the biggest opponent on Saturday might be the elements, as Hurricane Isaias heads towards the Gulf Coast. While the SEC and both schools have made no plans to change the time or location of the game, the betting markets are already reacting in a big way.

The oddsmakers at BetOnline Sports & Casino are seeing climate-driven swings across the board:

The game total opened at 62 and has plummeted to 51.5.

Volatile point spread: Alabama opened at -2, flipped to Georgia -2.5 a few hours later, reversed back to Alabama -1.5, and has finally settled back at Alabama -2.

The fine print: Keep in mind that if the game is relocated due to the hurricane, all active wagers will be voided.

Massive action: This game currently boasts the second-highest handle of the season, trailing only Ohio State-Texas.

The consensus: 68% of the public spread tickets are backing Georgia.
 

What Happens to My Bet if the the Georgia vs. Alabama Game is Postponed?

Tuscaloosa will not be taking a direct hit from Hurricane Isaias, which will make landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama and Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach, Florida Friday evening as a Category 2 storm. Tuscaloosa should begin to dry out around game time. 

It's interesting to note that, while all eyes are on this marquee game, others college games have been more directly impacted by this storm. 

• Florida A&M at Alabama State    Moved from Saturday to Friday    Friday, noon ET
• Northeastern State at West Florida    Canceled    No makeup expected
• South Carolina State at Charleston Southern    Moved earlier    Noon ET
• Davidson at Presbyterian    Moved earlier    Noon ET
• East Tennessee State at The Citadel    Moved earlier    Noon ET
• Rice at East Carolina    Moved earlier    1 p.m. ET
• Southern at Prairie View A&M    Moved earlier    4 p.m. ET

If a college football game is postponed, your bet will generally remain active if the game is rescheduled within the sportsbook's permitted time window. Otherwise, your wager is typically voided and your money refunded.  Be sure to check out your sportsbook's rules as they vary per book.  This game will see heavy action ahead of any call for a postponement.

Here's how it usually works:

• Situation    What happens to your bet
• Game delayed a few hours    Bet remains active
• Game postponed until next day    Usually remains active
• Game postponed several days    Usually voided and refunded
• Game canceled entirely    Bet refunded
• Game suspended after kickoff    Depends on how much was played and whether it resumes
• Game included in a parlay    Voided leg generally removed; remaining odds recalculated

With DraftKings, games suspended after kickoff, DraftKings generally requires at least 55 minutes of play or completion within 48 hours for standard bets to stand.

For FanDuel: Its football rules generally require postponed games to be played within a specified window, which can vary by jurisdiction and circumstances.

• Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com