Cooper Albers breaks down the opening odds for South Korea vs. Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal
Eight nations remain in the World Baseball Classic, and all teams will travel to the United States for the quarterfinal round on Friday and Saturday.
The action begins at Miami’s loanDepot Park, where South Korea takes on the Dominican Republic on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The electric Dominican Republic — listed as the home team — enters as a staggering -750 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while South Korea sits as a +500 underdog.
South Korea — featuring Hyeseong Kim from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Jung Hoo Lee from the San Francisco Giants — went 2–2 in Pool C, beating Australia and Czechia to secure the group’s runner-up spot behind defending champion Japan.
The D.R., meanwhile, bulldozed through Pool D behind one of the most imposing lineups ever assembled — boasting the likes of Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Junior Caminero, Manny Machado, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The winner would go on to face either the U.S. or Canada in Sunday’s semifinal in Miami.