With the betting market now open for the World Baseball Classic 2026, odds from leading online sportsbook Bovada show that there’s a clear favorite, but still suggest plenty of international intrigue. In a tournament that historically hasn’t been dominated by one country, any aspect of the game can dramatically shift competitive balance.
Here’s how the field stacks up as of now:
World Baseball Classic 2026 Winner
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USA -115
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Japan +300
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Dominican Republic +385
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Venezuela +900
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Puerto Rico +1600
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Mexico +2200
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Canada +5000
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Cuba +5500
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South Korea +6000
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Netherlands +6000
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Italy +6500
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Colombia +6500
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Panama +8000
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Chinese Taipei +10000
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Israel +12500
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Australia +15000
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Great Britain +15000
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Czechia +20000
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Brazil +25000
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Nicaragua +25000
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