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Isolated storms were in the forecast for the Detroit area this evening as they get set to host the Blue Jays. 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.
Blue Jays vs. Tigers
PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (7-7, 4.01 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 112 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (0-0)
Tigers -196, Blue Jays +163; over/under is 7 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers aim to stop their five-game losing streak when they play the Toronto Blue Jays.
Detroit has a 32-20 record at home and a 60-45 record overall. The Tigers have hit 130 total home runs to rank fifth in the AL.
Toronto is 25-25 in road games and 62-42 overall. The Blue Jays are 43-10 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
The matchup Saturday is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Blue Jays hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Torkelson has 23 doubles, 23 home runs and 61 RBI for the Tigers. Riley Greene is 10 for 39 with a triple, three home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.
George Springer has 18 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 55 RBI while hitting .287 for the Blue Jays. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 15 for 38 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 1-9, .207 batting average, 6.46 ERA, outscored by 38 runs
Blue Jays: 7-3, .284 batting average, 3.27 ERA, outscored opponents by 22 runs
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
