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Newsweek breaks down the USA vs. Dominican Republic odds and best bets ahead of tonight's World Baseball Classic semifinal.
USA and Canada meet Friday in the World Baseball Classic. First pitch in the quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET.
The competition for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic gets tougher on Monday night. The unbeaten Americans are set for a bout against Mexico in Houston. Mexico, like Team USA, is 2-0 in pool play thus far.
The Dominican Republic is a huge favorite to beat Korea in their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup at LoanDepot Park on Friday, March 13. My top World Baseball Classic best bets expect the Dominicans to win comfortably, while starter Cristopher Sanchez falls short of his lofty strikeout total tonight.
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