Scattered thunderstorms are forecast during today's game between the Mets and Pirates in Pittsburgh though these should be one and done, thus preventing any postponement.  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.

Mets vs. Pirates

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Paul Blackburn (0-2, 6.62 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-3, 3.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)

Mets -144, Pirates +122; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the New York Mets.

Pittsburgh has gone 21-21 at home and 33-50 overall. The Pirates are 12-34 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

New York has a 48-35 record overall and a 19-23 record in road games. The Mets have a 22-8 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

The matchup Saturday is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The season series is tied 2-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Oneil Cruz has 10 doubles, a triple and 13 home runs for the Pirates. Bryan Reynolds is 11 for 39 with five doubles, a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.

Juan Soto has 14 doubles and 20 home runs for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo is 12 for 36 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.