World Baseball Classic odds: Who will challenge Team USA?
The United States enters the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic as the betting favorite, with the tournament kicking off Wednesday in Tokyo.
The U.S. is -110 on theScore Bet to win its second international title, ahead of Japan (+375) and the Dominican Republic (+450).
World Baseball Classic odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| USA | -110 |
| Japan | +375 |
| Dominican Republic | +450 |
| Venezuela | +1000 |
| Puerto Rico | +2500 |
| Mexico | +3000 |
| Canada | +7500 |
| Cuba | +10000 |
| Italy | +10000 |
| Korea | +10000 |
| Panama | +10000 |
| Colombia | +15000 |
| Netherlands | +15000 |
| Chinese Taipei | +20000 |
| Israel | +20000 |
| Australia | +40000 |
| Great Britain | +40000 |
| Brazil | +50000 |
| Czech Republic | +50000 |
| Nicaragua | +50000 |
⚾️ See a full list of World Baseball Classic odds on theScore Bet here
The United States' lineup is headlined by Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, and Bobby Witt Jr., while Paul Skenes leads the rotation. Despite being a perennial powerhouse, the Americans have won the WBC just once (2017).
Japan, the defending champion, is a three-time WBC winner (2006, 2009, 2023). Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will carry the load for the Japanese team, which seems undervalued at +375 considering the country's success at the event.
The Dominican Republic may have the most potent lineup of the tournament, featuring stars like Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero, Julio Rodríguez, Fernando Tatis, and Manny Machado. Their explosive offense will be vital in offsetting concerns regarding the team's pitching staff.
Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Mexico round out the top six favorites, but they'll have their work cut out for them since no other country outside of the big three has won the WBC championship.
The tournament opens Wednesday with Australia taking on Chinese Taipei. Action in North America begins Friday, highlighted by the United States facing Brazil in Houston.
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