World Baseball Classic Odds & Favorites 2026: USA Out in Front as Favorite After Adding Schwarber
Team USA is still atop the World Baseball Classic odds as we continue to get more clarity regarding the roster for the Americans.
Kyle Schwarber, Gunnar Henderson, Brice Turang, and Will Smith were announced to the team recently, joining an unsurprisingly star-studded roster so far that also includes Paul Skenes, this season's NL Cy Young Award winner.
There's a narrow gap between the USA (+160) and Japan (+290) by the odds before a fall to the Dominican Republic (+450) as the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on March 5 inches closer.
🔢 World Baseball Classic odds 2026
World Baseball Classic odds via DraftKings
| Team | Odds | Implied probability | Profit ($10 bet) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | +160 | 38.46% | $16 |
| Japan | +290 | 25.64% | $29 |
| Dominican Republic | +450 | 18.18% | $45 |
| Puerto Rico | +900 | 10% | $90 |
| Venezuela | +1400 | 6.67% | $140 |
| Mexico | +1800 | 5.26% | $180 |
| South Korea | +2500 | 3.85% | $250 |
| Netherlands | +4000 | 2.44% | $400 |
| Italy | +4000 | 2.44% | $400 |
| Cuba | +4000 | 2.44% | $400 |
🏆 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 |
⚾ 2026 World Baseball Classic info
- When: March 5 to March 17, 2026
- Where: Miami, Houston, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Tokyo
- Favorite: USA (+210 via DraftKings)
❓World Baseball Classic FAQs
Who is the World Baseball Classic favorite?
Team USA is the World Baseball Classic favorite, with odds of +160 at DraftKings carrying an implied probability of 38.46% 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, Puerto Rico; 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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