2026 World Baseball Classic MVP Odds, Picks, Full Rankings & Predictions
The 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds remain headlined by Aaron Judge (USA) and Shohei Ohtani (JPN) as of February 24-25, 2026, per FanDuel Sportsbook and cross-checked sources. The tournament runs March 5–17, 2026, with Team USA entering as favorites overall (+100 to win the WBC), but MVP honors often go to standout performers on championship-caliber teams.Ohtani won the award in 2023 (striking out Mike Trout for the final out in Japan's title win), but he'll only hit in 2026 (no pitching due to recovery/rotation plans). Judge makes his WBC debut as USA captain after skipping 2023 to focus on free agency post his record 62-HR season.
Latest 2026 WBC MVP Odds (FanDuel, as of Feb. 24, 2026)
Odds reflect implied probability and payout (e.g., +750 means bet $10 to win $85 total):
Aaron Judge (USA): +750
Shohei Ohtani (JPN): +1100
Paul Skenes (USA): +1500
Bryce Harper (USA): +1700
Kyle Schwarber (USA): +1700
Gunnar Henderson (USA): +1800
Logan Webb (USA): +2000
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (DOM): +2700
Bobby Witt Jr. (USA): +2700
Juan Soto (DOM): +2700
Seiya Suzuki (JPN): +3000
Byron Buxton (USA): +3000
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (JPN): +3000
Cal Raleigh (USA): +3000
Munetaka Murakami (JPN): +3000
Roman Anthony (USA): +3000
Ronald Acuña Jr. (VEN): +3300
Kazuma Okamoto (JPN): +3500
Julio RodrÃguez (DOM): +3500
Fernando Tatis Jr. (DOM): +4000
(Note: Odds can shift closer to the tournament; USA-heavy due to roster depth and favoritism. Other books like bet365 list similar lines, with Judge at +700 and Ohtani +1200 in some reports.)
Key Insights on the Board
Favorites: Judge edges Ohtani despite Ohtani's proven WBC pedigree. Judge's power (three-time AL MVP) and captain role make him a prime candidate if USA dominates. Ohtani remains a threat as Japan's offensive engine.
One to Watch: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (DOM, +2700) debuts after a solid 2025 (.292, 23 HR, 84 RBI). He has "turned the page" on past disappointments and could shine on a strong Dominican squad.
Value Plays: Pitchers like Skenes (+1500) or Webb (+2000) could surge if USA's staff dominates; hitters from non-favorites (e.g., Acuña, Tatis) offer longer odds but high upside.
These futures are available now at FanDuel (affiliate links may apply; bet responsibly). The WBC starts soon—Judge's debut and Ohtani's quest for repeat MVP add massive intrigue.
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