The 2026 World Baseball Classic final is here, and Team USA and Team Venezuela will go head-to-head at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 17.
Here are my top World Baseball Classic bets and USA vs. Venezuela predictions for tonight's tournament finale.
Best Venezuela vs USA props today
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 Eduardo Rodriguez |
Under 4.5 strikeouts | -135 |
 Nolan McLean |
2+ walks allowed | +180 |
| Aaron Judge |
1+ walks | -115 |
Prop #1: Eduardo Rodriguez Under 4.5 strikeouts
Venezuelan lefty Eduardo Rodriguez has only pitched 2 2/3 innings in the tournament and sports a pedestrian 8.37 K/9 and 20.7 K% across 204 1/3 frames over the past two MLB seasons.
The veteran also posted a 5.02 ERA during the two years, and I’m not anticipating him pitching deep enough to pick up five or more strikeouts against the potent American lineup tonight.
Plus, Team USA has only fanned 48 times across six tournament games.
Prop #2: Nolan McLean 2+ walks allowed
Control hasn’t been a calling card for United States righty Nolan McLean, and he posted a 3.96 BB/9 and 10.7 BB% in the minors last year before putting up respective 3.0 and 5.8% marks across 48 innings in the majors.
McLean also issued a pair of free passes across three innings during his lone tournament start to date.
Additionally, I expect the Venezuelans to have trouble doing damage against McLean, which will allow him to pitch deep enough into the final to serve up two or more bases on balls.
Prop #3: Aaron Judge 1+ walks
Team USA captain Aaron Judge has a .414 on-base percentage in the tournament, thanks in large part to drawing six free passes across six games. His two homers and .565 slugging percentage reinforce why opposing pitchers and managers are proceeding with caution with the three-time AL MVP, too.
How to watch Venezuela vs USA and game info
| Location | LoanDepot Park, Miami, FL |
| Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FOX |
| Venezuela starting pitcher | Eduardo Rodriguez |
| USA starting pitcher | Nolan McLean |
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