Get the coffee on because we’ve got early morning baseball to bet on, and I mean really early.
The World Baseball Classic action continues at 5:00 am ET at the Tokyo Dome with Czechia taking on Korea.
My Czechia vs. Korea predictions are backing the Blue Wave to start the WBC with a bang at prediction markets like Kalshi.
Read more in my free betting picks for Thursday, March 5.
Czechia vs Korea prediction
| Result | Price | |
|---|---|---|
 Korea to win |
Yes - 95 cents | Trade at Kalshi |
On Kalshi, a contract priced at 95 cents implies a 95% probability of Korea defeating Czechia.
In betting terms, you’re effectively “buying” a win for $0.95, equivalent to -1900 in traditional American odds.
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Czechia vs Korea Odds
My prediction: Korea - Yes (95 cents at Kalshi)
Korea is looking to advance past the first round of the WBC for the first time since 2009, which means they can't afford to give away games they have in the past.
The team relies mostly on KBO stars and a few MLB players, including Hyeseong Kim and Tigers' Jahmai Jones. The trio of Hyun Min Ahn, Do Yeong Kim, and Hyun Bin Moon combined for 70 home runs in the KBO this season.
Scoring won't be an issue against Czechia, where most players hold full-time jobs outside of baseball.
How to watch Czechia vs Korea and game info
| Location | Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan |
| Date | Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
| First pitch | 5:00 a.m. ET |
| TV | FS1 |
| Czechia starting pitcher | Jeff Barto |
| Korea starting pitcher | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
What is Kalshi and how does it work?
Kalshi is a federally regulated U.S. exchange where you trade directly on the outcome of real-world future events. Instead of traditional bets, you trade "Event Contracts," which are simple Yes/No questions like "Will the Denver Nuggets win this Sunday?" These events are priced between $0.01 and $0.99, and the prices reflect the market’s estimated probability of that event occurring. For instance, $0.55 equals a 55% chance. If your prediction is correct, the contract pays out exactly $1.00; if not, it settles at $0. Kalshi is essentially a stock market for reality.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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