A line of storms should be in and out quick enough in Pittsburgh to allow the Nationals-Pirates game to be played, but perhaps with a delay.  Bets on this game were not expected to be impacted early on but you should always be aware of a sportsbook's rules pertaining to suspended and postponed games, some of which differ across the board.

Remember that forecasts are subject to change.  The risk of severe weather was listed as "marginal" as of Monday morning and the storm risk had been extended throughout the duration of this game period, but with a 45% to 60% chance.  The weather event should pass quickly.

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.

Nationals vs. Pirates Monday Game Preview

The total came in at a steady 7 while the line moved from Pittsburgh -180 to -207. Early action was heavy on the Under and the Pirates moneyline.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Brad Lord (0-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, four strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (1-1, 3.44 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)

Pirates -219, Nationals +181; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a four-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Monday.

Pittsburgh is 5-11 overall and 3-3 in home games. The Pirates have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.40.

Washington has a 6-9 record overall and a 1-5 record on the road. The Nationals have a 3-1 record in games when they did not allow a home run.

Monday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

Oneil Cruz has a double and two home runs while hitting .195 for the Pirates. Bryan Reynolds is 9-for-41 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.

James Wood has three doubles and five home runs for the Nationals. Keibert Ruiz is 13-for-37 with a double and seven RBI over the past 10 games.