2026 World Baseball Classic Odds

The wait is finally over. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is upon us, bringing together the absolute best talent from around the globe for a tournament that has become one of the premier events in sports.

As we look at the field, the narrative is dominated by the “Big Three”: Team USA, Japan, and the Dominican Republic. It’s no surprise to see the United States leading the pack as favorites at -105. With a roster stacked with MVPs and Cy Young winners, they are looking to avenge their 2023 finals loss. However, they have stiff competition. Japan, the reigning champions, bring a disciplined and explosive squad that knows exactly how to win in this format lead by international superstar and World Series champion Shohei Ohtani. Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Dominican Republic squad remains a terrifying powerhouse, fielding a lineup that could rival any All-Star team in history.

Here’s how the odds shake down for this year’s WBC.

Outright Winner

• USA: -115

• Japan: +330

• Dominican Republic: +400

• Venezuela: +900

• Puerto Rico: +1600

• Mexico: +2500

• Canada: +4000

• South Korea: +6500

• Netherlands: +8000

• Italy: +8000

• Cuba: +8000

• Colombia: +8000

• Panama: +10000

• Chinese Taipei: +10000

• Israel: +20000

• Great Britain: +20000

• Czechia: +20000

• Australia: +20000

• Nicaragua: +40000

• Brazil: +40000

Tournament MVP (Expanded)

The Favorites (+750 – +2300)

• Aaron Judge (USA): +750

• Shohei Ohtani (JPN): +1100

• Tarik Skubal (USA): +1200

• Paul Skenes (USA): +1500

• Bryce Harper (USA): +1500

• Kyle Schwarber (USA): +1500

• Gunnar Henderson (USA): +1500

• Juan Soto (DOM): +2100

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (DOM): +2300

• Bobby Witt Jr. (USA): +2300

The Contenders (+2500 to +4000)

• Seiya Suzuki (JPN): +2500

• Ronald Acuna Jr. (VEN): +2500

• Yoshinobu Yamamoto (JPN): +2500

• Cal Raleigh (USA): +2500

• Munetaka Murakami (JPN): +2500

• Roman Anthony (USA): +2500

• Byron Buxton (USA): +2500

• Julio Rodriguez (DOM): +3300

• Kazuma Okamoto (JPN): +3500

• Fernando Tatis Jr. (DOM): +4000

• Ketel Marte (DOM): +4000

The Longshots (+4500 and higher)

• Jackson Chourio (VEN): +4500

• Logan Webb (USA): +4500

• Joe Ryan (USA): +4500

• Manny Machado (DOM): +5000

• Eugenio Suarez (VEN): +5500

• Cristopher Sanchez (DOM): +5500

• Yusei Kikuchi (JPN): +6000

• Wilyer Abreu (VEN): +6000

• Sandy Alcantara (DOM): +6600

• Pete Crow-Armstrong (USA): +6600

• Will Smith (USA): +6600