Expect some showers and possible delay of game during the Dodgers-Mets matchup Friday evening, but this one should be concluded.  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.

Dodgers-Mets Game

New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 11.25 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, two strikeouts); Mets: Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)

Dodgers -120, Mets +100; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

New York has a 30-20 record overall and a 17-5 record in home games. The Mets are 24-7 in games when they record eight or more hits.

Los Angeles has a 31-19 record overall and a 12-11 record in road games. The Dodgers rank second in the majors with 81 total home runs, averaging 1.6 per game.

The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Lindor leads the Mets with 10 home runs while slugging .480. Brett Baty is 7 for 28 with three home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.

Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 17 home runs while slugging .655. Mookie Betts is 11 for 38 with three home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.