World Baseball Classic odds: Team USA favored over Japan, Dominican Republic

After falling just short of the title three years ago, Team USA will carry odds-on expectations into the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

The Americans are -110 favorites to win the tournament, followed by reigning champion Japan at +350 and the Dominican Republic at +400, according to DraftKings odds. Venezuela comes in next at +900, before a steep drop-off to Puerto Rico at 20-1 and Mexico at 22-1.

USA opened around +140 across the sportsbook marketplace and ultimately shortened to odds-on following a bevy of action. At DraftKings, an overwhelming 70% of tickets and 78% of money are backing the American squad.

The action is a bit more spread out elsewhere. At BetMGM, the US leads in ticket share (34.7%), but Japan leads in handle share (41.7%) to be the sportsbook’s largest liability. Overall, USA, Japan and the Dominican Republic account for a combined 82.5% of the bets and 91.2% of the money with the sportsbook.

The World Baseball Classic begins Pool play on March 4 in Tokyo, Japan, with games also happening in Puerto Rico, Houston and Miami. Pool play concludes March 11 and the championship game will be played Tuesday, March 17 at loanDepot park in Miami.

For latest odds go to DraftKings Sportsbook