2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: USA Favored; Japan, D.R. Close Behind

The next major event on the baseball calendar before MLB Opening Day is the World Baseball Classic.

Airing on FOX and its affiliate networks and beginning with pool play on March 4, the sixth iteration of this tournament will feature 20 countries and territories whose best players will compete to prove that their country is the crème de la crème of professional baseball.

With that in mind, let's dive into the early odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 5.

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World Baseball Classic 2026

USA: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Japan: +380 (bet $10 to win $48 total)
Dominican Republic: +340 (bet $10 to win $44 total)
Venezuela: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Puerto Rico: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Mexico: +2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total)
Canada: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
South Korea: +6500 (bet $10 to win $660 total)
Italy: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Cuba: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Colombia: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Panama: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Netherlands: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Chinese Taipei: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Israel: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Great Britain: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Australia: +25000 (bet $10 to win $2,510 total)
Czech Republic: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Nicaragua: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)
Brazil: +50000 (bet $10 to win $5,010 total)

Here is what to know about the WBC oddsboard:

The Favorite: The USA opened as the favorite to take the crown in the premier global event, followed by Japan. However, the Dominican Republic has now moved to second. In 2023, the United States finished as runner-up to Japan, losing 3-2. It was Japan's third World Baseball Classic title. The USA has one piece of WBC hardware in its trophy case, last winning the event in 2017 after defeating Puerto Rico. 

Immediate Contenders: While the USA will trot out Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes and others, the Dominican Republic is not far behind in terms of talent. Its roster includes Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr., among others.