Will the Mets vs. Nationals Game Be Postponed, Suspended May 21? What Happens to My Bet?

A 90% chance of rain in the Washington, DC area could result in today's Mets vs. Nats game being postponed.  Always check with your sportsbook to understand their policy on suspended or postponed games and how this policy applies to specific bet types as they do vary.

What Happens to My Bet if Game is Suspended or Postponed? 

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. Nationals Betting Preview 

Washington; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (2-4, 5.40 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Nationals: Cade Cavalli (2-2, 4.05 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)

LINE: Mets -115, Nationals -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the New York Mets.

Washington has gone 10-15 at home and 25-25 overall. The Nationals have the sixth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .326.

New York is 21-28 overall and 10-15 on the road. The Mets have a 10-16 record in games when they have allowed a home run.

Thursday's game is the seventh time these teams square off this season. The Nationals are ahead 4-2 in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: James Wood leads the Nationals with 13 home runs while slugging .523. Daylen Lile is 14 for 43 with three doubles, four home runs and 11 RBI over the past 10 games.

Carson Benge has seven doubles and three home runs for the Mets. Juan Soto is 14 for 39 with five home runs over the last 10 games.

Odds to Win the 2026 World Series (as of May 20)

All odds courtesy of BetPhoenix here

Los Angeles Dodgers
+195
New York Yankees
+500
Atlanta Braves
+1000
Seattle Mariners
+1400
Chicago Cubs
+1600
Philadelphia Phillies
+2000
Tampa Bay Rays
+2000
Texas Rangers
+2000
San Diego Padres
+2700
Milwaukee Brewers
+2700
Toronto Blue Jays
+2700
Cleveland Guardians
+3000
Detroit Tigers
+3000
New York Mets
+3300
Baltimore Orioles
+4500
Boston Red Sox
+4500
Pittsburgh Pirates
+5500
Athletics
+5500
Kansas City Royals
+7000
Houston Astros
+7500
Cincinnati Reds
+8000
Chicago White Sox
+8000
Arizona Diamondbacks
+10000
Minnesota Twins
+10000
St. Louis Cardinals
+15000
San Francisco Giants
+15000
Miami Marlins
+30000
Washington Nationals
+40000
Los Angeles Angels
+40000
Colorado Rockies
+50000

• Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com