Two unbeaten heavyweights collide Wednesday night in Miami.
Team Dominican Republic and Team Venezuela both enter the final game of Pool D at 3-0 in this year’s World Baseball Classic, with quarterfinal tickets already punched. What’s left to decide? Pool supremacy, and potentially a more favorable path in the knockout stage.
First pitch is set for 8:00 PM ET at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, with coverage on Tubi. With playoff positioning on the line and elite MLB talent stacked on both rosters, this matchup feels more like a semifinal than a pool play finale.
DR vs. Venezuela Game Info
- 📍 Where: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11
- ⏰ First Pitch: 8:00 PM ET
- 📺 TV/Streaming: Tubi
DR vs. Venezuela Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Dominican Republic as a sizable favorite entering Wednesday night’s Pool D showdown in Miami.
Odds as of Wednesday afternoon. Subject to change.
Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Dominican Republic -250, Venezuela +180 |
| Run Line | Dominican Republic -2.5 (-105), Venezuela +2.5 (-115) |
| Total (Runs) | Over 10.5 (-130), Under 10.5 (+100) |
The -250 moneyline implies strong market confidence in the Dominican Republic, particularly with Sandy Alcántara taking the ball at loanDepot park. Venezuela, meanwhile, sits at +180 despite its unbeaten record, offering plus-money appeal in a matchup between two of the tournament’s top championship contenders.
The total is set at 10.5 runs, suggesting expectations of offense even with frontline starters on the mound — a nod to the star power throughout both lineups.
Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela Player Props
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers an extensive player prop menu for Wednesday night. From strikeout ladders to home run props, this matchup offers plenty of betting angles.
Below are popular player props available under the Game Exclusives tab:
To Record 1+ Home Run
- Juan Soto (+250)
- Junior Caminero (+300)
- Eugenio Suárez (+350)
- Fernando Tatís Jr. (+350)
- Austin Wells (+400)
- Julio Rodríguez (+400)
- Ketel Marte (+400)
- Manny Machado (+400)
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (+400)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+400)
- Willson Contreras (+425)
- Wilyer Abreu (+425)
- Ezequiel Tovar (+450)
- Salvador Perez (+450)
- Geraldo Perdomo (+500)
- Jackson Chourio (+500)
- Gleyber Torres (+700)
- Luis Arráez (+700)
Sandy Alcántara – Strikeouts
- To Record 4+ Strikeouts (-250)
- To Record 5+ Strikeouts (+100)
- To Record 6+ Strikeouts (+200)
- To Record 7+ Strikeouts (+450)
- To Record 8+ Strikeouts (+800)
Eduardo Rodríguez – Strikeouts
- To Record 4+ Strikeouts (-150)
- To Record 5+ Strikeouts (+160)
- To Record 6+ Strikeouts (+350)
- To Record 7+ Strikeouts (+700)
- To Record 8+ Strikeouts (+1200)
DR & Venezuela WBC Futures
With both clubs sitting at 3-0 and already locked into the quarterfinals, Wednesday night’s showdown isn’t just about Pool D bragging rights, it’s also a measuring stick for two legitimate championship contenders.
The futures market at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook reflects just how highly respected both rosters are entering the knockout stage. Both the Dominican Republic and Venezuela rank among the top teams in championship odds and feature several MVP-caliber players.
World Baseball Classic Championship Odds
Both the Dominican Republic and Venezuela rank among the most respected contenders in the 20-team field, and the odds reflect it.
- Dominican Republic: +190 (current WBC favorite)
- Venezuela: +900 (4th-best odds)
After Team USA’s surprising 8-6 loss to Italy on Tuesday night, a result that jeopardizes the Americans’ advancement and reshapes the championship picture, the Dominican Republic now holds the best odds to win the 2026 WBC, reflecting its dominant pool play and deep roster. Venezuela, meanwhile, has firmly placed itself in the top tier of championship threats and sits ahead of several traditional powers.
It’s worth noting that both teams rank inside the top three in total team payroll for this year’s WBC — a reminder that these are MLB All-Star-caliber lineups from top to bottom.
DR vs. Venezuela Pitching Matchup: Alcántara vs. Rodríguez
You won’t find many better starting pitching duels in this tournament.
🇩🇴 Sandy Alcántara (Miami Marlins)
The Miami ace takes the ball in his home ballpark, giving the Dominican Republic both a comfort and crowd advantage. Alcántara’s ability to generate weak contact and pitch deep into games makes him a tone-setter in short tournament formats. If he’s efficient early, the DR can control tempo and preserve its bullpen for the quarterfinals.
🇻🇪 Eduardo Rodríguez (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Rodríguez counters with veteran poise and swing-and-miss ability. He’s capable of neutralizing left-handed power, a key factor against a Dominican lineup featuring Juan Soto. His effectiveness the first time through the order could determine whether Venezuela plays from ahead or is forced into early bullpen action.
Given the quality of both starters, the totals are modest at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, though both lineups are explosive enough to flip a game with one swing.
Check Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for updated odds, props, and live markets before first pitch.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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