The United States enters the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic as the betting favorite at -110, followed by Japan at +375 and the Dominican Republic at +450. The U.S. lineup includes stars like Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper, aiming for their second title after winning in 2017. Defending champions Japan, led by Shohei Ohtani, seek their fourth title, while the Dominican Republic boasts a powerful offense. The tournament begins Wednesday with Australia facing Chinese Taipei, and the U.S. plays Brazil on Friday in Houston.
