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World Baseball Classic Best Bets Odds, Picks & Predictions: Saturday (3/18)

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The quarterfinal round wraps up on Saturday night with a highly-anticipated showdown between the United States of America and Venezuela. The South American side will take home-field advantage in the game courtesy of winning Pool D, while the USA gets first bats with their runner-up performance in Group C. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET from LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

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Saturday’s Best World Baseball Classic Bets

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

USA (-125) vs. Venezuela (+105)

The undefeated Venezuelans (4-0) will turn to Martín Pérez in tonight’s elimination game. The left-hander has one start under his belt in the tournament, a 3.1-inning outing against the Dominican Republic in their opening game. Pérez surrendered just one earned run in the 5-1 victory and allowed four hits and two walks while striking out four batters. 

The Americans (3-1) counter with Lance Lynn, whose one start came in a 12-1 blowout over Canada on Monday night. Lynn, a right-hander for the Chicago White Sox, tossed 5.0 innings, allowing one earned run on two walks while striking out six hitters. His 5.0-inning effort was enough to earn him the win. 

I’m locking in the USA moneyline for tonight’s quarterfinal matchup in Miami. The Red, White, and Blue have seen Pérez well in their MLB careers. Check out how these top performers have done: Mookie Betts: 6-14 (.429) 1 HR, 2 2B; J.T. Realmuto: 5-15 (.333); Tim Anderson: 2-6 (.333); Mike Trout: 10-36 (.278) 1HR, 1 3B, 3 2B.

This USA team still boasts the most lethal lineup in the WBC, and with their tournament lives on the line, I expect them to be at their best against Venezuela. Let’s back the Stars and Stripes as short favorites tonight. 

Bet: USA Moneyline (-125)

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