World Baseball Classic Betting Odds

Bet on the World Baseball Classic at Sportsbet.io

The World Baseball Classic is the premier international tournament that features the best countries playing for the World Champion title in baseball. Similar to the FIFA World Cup, the WBC has happened every 3-4 years since its founding in 2006.

After a long break since the 2017 tournament and the 2021 event getting postponed, the World Baseball Classic is back and looks bigger than ever. Find out how to bet on the World Baseball Classic games here at Sportsbet.io:

World Baseball Classic format: How does the tournament work?

From initially 16 national teams playing during its earliest editions, the World Baseball Classic has welcomed 20 teams since the 2013 qualifiers. The top 12 teams from the previous edition automatically qualify for the event, while the bottom four play in the qualifiers for a spot in the competition.

The top 20 teams playing in the World Baseball Classic games will be divided into four pools. The winning teams in their respective pools will proceed to the following levels until the Final round:

Second round
Championship round - Semifinals
Championship round - Final

World Baseball Classic betting markets at Sportsbet.io

Each World Baseball Classic match has several markets where you can place your bets. These are some of the markets that you should keep an eye on:

Winner: It is the market where you will bet on which team will win. For match betting, choose which team you think will win the game and advance to the next stage. Meanwhile, the World Baseball Classic outright winner market lets you wager on the team who will win the entire competition.
Handicap: This is meant to level the playing field between the favourites and underdogs in the World Baseball Classic winner odds. It closes the gap between the odds giving the underdogs an advantage.
Specific inning winner: There will be two options for this betting market as you will select which team you feel will win that specific inning.
Correct score: Predict the exact score of the match you are betting on.
Total score: You have to predict if the combined score between the teams will either be over or under the threshold given by Sportsbet.io.
Odd/even final score: Similar to the previous market, you will predict if the final combined score between both teams will be an odd or even number.

The World Baseball Classic betting odds at Sportsbet.io

Betting odds tell you the likelihood of a result happening. These numbers are all based on probability and previous matches. At Sportsbet.io, there are many types of odds to win World Baseball Classic markets. These are the three primary options:

Moneyline: This format will have World Baseball Classic finals odds with a plus (+) or a minus (-) symbol before the number. Numbers with a plus symbol are for the underdogs and are more lucrative and riskier bets. On the other hand, favourites come with a minus symbol which is less lucrative and safer wagers.
Decimal: Since it is based on a $1 wager, it is calculated by multiplying the odds by every dollar bet. The probability is pretty simple here, as lower odds are given to the favourite while higher odds are for the underdogs.
Hong Kong: It is the mix between the two previous types. If the odds are lower than 1, they are the favourite, while odds more than 1 will be the underdogs. If the World Baseball Classic winner’ betting odds are exactly at 1, there will be a 1/1 payout.

World Baseball Classic predictions

The World Baseball Classic is one of the most-awaited baseball tournaments in the world. Since these are WBC predictions, remember that these events may or may not happen. However, they might help with your betting decisions for the World Baseball Classic:

Dominican Republic can surprise Japan and the USA

The USA won the 2017 World Baseball Classic, while Japan is the winningest team in the competition as of writing, with two titles. Based on the World Baseball Classic outright odds, the Dominican Republic is the top favourite to win the event, but by only a small margin.

Japan team is expected to shine

With one of the most talented squads in the world, the Samurai Japan squad will be ready to prove why they are the winningest team in this event's history. With players like Yu Darvish and Shouhei Ohtani on their squad, they have the talent to boost their chances. Korea, which is in Japan's pool, will be the only team to challenge their run.

The USA will be a top-tier contender

If you are looking for a team that will be reliable with their performance, you should expect that the USA will be looking to defend their title properly. Mookie Betts and Mike Trout are the team's promising stars.

How to bet on the World Baseball Classic at Sportsbet.io

Familiarity with the betting markets and the dynamics of the event can get you far. Punters also need to know to start their betting journey at Sportsbet.io. To make it easier for you, here are the simple steps to follow:

Click the signup button on the top-right corner of the site that will redirect you to a page where you have to enter your information. You also have another option to register using your existing accounts on Line, Telegram, Twitter, Facebook, Metamask, or Google.
Choose which payment method you will use for your wagers. This includes using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT).
Look for the World Baseball Classic event in the baseball section of the website, where you can make multiple kinds of bets like in-play, future, and outrights.

Features you will see at Sportsbet.io’s baseball section

At Sportsbet.io, your World Baseball Classic betting will run smoothly with these features:

Head-to-head: This is a feature you will see on the right side of the screen as you click on a betting market. It shows the stats, matchups, rankings, and many more that can help contextualise your bets.
Betslip and Betbuilder: A pop-up menu will appear on the lower-right corner of your screen when you make a bet. Betslip is a feature that tracks all the bets you will make and shows your possible payouts. On the other hand, the Betbuilder will combine multiple bets you made on a specific event like the WBC into one big wager.

Do not miss the World Baseball Classic at Sportsbet.io

Aside from several payment methods you can use, including cryptocurrencies like USDT, the features of Sportsbet.io aims to provide you with a superb baseball betting experience. You can take advantage of those features anytime, especially if you use the Sportsbet.io mobile app. The World Baseball Classic is already exciting, but you can have a fun, fast, and fair betting experience if you do it at Sportsbet.io.

Frequently asked questions

These are the most common questions asked about the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

What countries play in the World Baseball Classic?

Chinese Taipei
The Netherlands
Cuba
Italy
Panama
Japan
South Korea
Australia
China
Czech Republic
United States
Mexico
Colombia
Canada
Great Britain
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Israel
Nicaragua

When is the World Baseball Classic 2023?

Based on the official World Baseball Classic schedule, the event will start on March 8, 2023, and end on the 21st of the same month.

Where will the 2023 World Baseball Classic be held?

The three host countries for this event are Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.