Rain early will likely delay the game between the Pirates vs. Tigers but this one should get played.  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.

Pirates vs. Tigers

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (3-5, 3.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (7-2, 1.99 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)

Tigers -328, Pirates +259; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to stop their three-game skid with a win over the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit is 47-27 overall and 25-11 in home games. The Tigers have a 32-4 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Pittsburgh has a 29-45 record overall and a 10-26 record in road games. The Pirates are 19-8 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The teams square off Thursday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Torkelson has 16 doubles and 16 home runs while hitting .234 for the Tigers. Javier Baez is 14 for 37 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 10 doubles, a triple, a home run and 15 RBI for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen is 12 for 40 with three doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.