World Baseball Classic Odds & Favorites 2026: Rosters Set, Tournament Approaching
Team USA sits atop the World Baseball Classic odds, and with the final rosters set - barring more injuries like the one to star American outfielder Corbin Carroll - we can properly evaluate the teams.
The defending champion, Japan, sits as the second-biggest favorite (+320) and is followed closely by the Dominican Republic (+370). Despite the fact that there is an absurd amount of talent in this tournament, Team USA is a staggering +100 favorite, which means our best sports betting sites believe the Americans have a 50% probability of winning the tournament before it begins.
The action begins March 4, and you can head to our World Baseball Classic betting guide for everything you need to know.
π’ World Baseball Classic odds 2026
Latest World Baseball Classic odds via DraftKings:
| Team | Odds | Implied probability | Profit ($10 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | +100 | 50% | $10 |
| Japan | +320 | 23.81% | $32 |
| Dominican Republic | +370 | 21.28% | $37 |
| Puerto Rico | +1300 | 7.14% | $110 |
| Venezuela | +1500 | 6.25% | $150 |
| Mexico | +2200 | 4.35% | $220 |
| South Korea | +3500 | 2.78% | $350 |
| Canada | +3500 | 2.78% | $350 |
| Netherlands | +5000 | 1.96% | $500 |
| Italy | +5000 | 1.96% | $500 |
| Cuba | +5000 | 1.96% | $500 |
| Colombia | +5000 | 1.96% | $500 |
| Panama | +6500 | 1.52% | $650 |
| Israel | +10000 | 0.99% | $1000 |
| Great Britain | +10000 | 0.99% | $1000 |
| Chinese Taipei | +10000 | 0.99% | $1000 |
| Czechia | +15000 | 0.66% | $1500 |
| Australia | +15000 | 0.66% | $1500 |
| Nicaragua | +25000 | 0.40% | $2500 |
| Brazil | +25000 | 0.40% | $2500 |
π World Baseball Classic rosters
Here's how the teams look for this year's World Baseball Classic.
USA
Roman Anthony is set to replace Carroll following his injury. I'm still backing this powerhouse American team as part of my World Baseball Classic predictions.
Australia
Brazil
Canada
For a closer look at how Canada could fare without star first baseman Freddie Freeman, read my in-depth look at the World Baseball Classic odds 2026.
Chinese Taipei
Colombia
Cuba
Czechia
Dominican Republic
Great Britain
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Panama
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
βΎ 2026 World Baseball Classic info
- When: March 4 to March 17
- Where: Miami, Houston, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Tokyo
- Favorite: USA (+100 via DraftKings)
π Past World Baseball Classic winners
| Year | Team | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | USA |
| 2017 | USA | Puerto Rico |
| 2013 | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico |
| 2009 | Japan | South Korea |
| 2006 | Japan | Cuba |
π° How to bet on the World Baseball Classic
Most of the best sports betting sites are currently featuring odds for which team will win the tournament, and those offerings are typically listed under the "baseball" section.
Those prices are still fluctuating a fair bit as notable players from the participating nations commit to play. That movement will continue up until the roster submission deadline, and then injuries during spring training may also play a role.
Then we'll start to get game lines and player props closer to the opening tournament game, and you'll also no doubt be able to wager on who will be named the WBC MVP.
βWorld Baseball Classic FAQs
Who is the World Baseball Classic favorite?
Team USA is the World Baseball Classic favorite, with odds of +110 at DraftKings carrying an implied probability of 47.62% that it'll win the tournament.
Who won the World Baseball Classic last time?
Japan won the last World Baseball Classic in 2023, defeating Team USA in the final.
When was the last time the World Baseball Classic was won back-to-back?
Japan won back-to-back in 2006 and 2009 and has a chance to do so again in 2026.
When will the World Baseball Classic be decided?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be played from March 5 to March 17, 2026.
Where will the 2026 World Baseball Classic be played?
The 2026 World Baseball Classic pool play rounds will be played in Miami, Houston, San Juan, and Tokyo. The quarterfinals will be split between Miami and Houston, and the final round will be played in Miami.
Who has won the most World Baseball Classic titles?
Japan has won the most World Baseball Classic titles with three.
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