Nicaragua and Venezuela battle in Pool D action of the World Baseball Classic. The game is scheduled on Monday afternoon at the LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. The Nicaraguans are already eliminated from the tournament after suffering three straight losses.
On the other hand, the powerhouse Venezuela squad looks to solidify their bid to the next round of the World Baseball Classic. The Ronald Acuna Jr.-led squad has won back-to-back games against the Netherlands and Israel. A win against the Nicaraguans all but guarantees their place in the tournament’s knockout stages.
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World Baseball Classic: Nicaragua vs Venezuela Odds
- Moneyline: Nicaragua +650 | Venezuela -1250
- Run line: Nicaragua +5.5 (-115) | Venezuela -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 10.5 (-110) | Under 10.5 (-110)
Preview: Probable starting pitchers and lineups
Nicaragua probable starting pitcher: Danilo Bermudez
Danilo Bermudez will have his hands full in containing the robust Venezuelan offense. The 27-year-old, who made his debut in the Nicaraguan Winter League in 2022, last played for Indios del Boer in the nation’s capital of Managua. He posted a 10.80 ERA in 1 2/3 innings pitched.
Nicaragua projected lineup
- Chase Dawson (LF)
- Jeter Downs (2B)
- Ismael Munguia (CF)
- Mark Vientos (DH)
- Emanuel Trujillo (1B)
- Cheslor Cuthbert (3B)
- Melvin Novoa (C)
- Elian Rayo (DH)
- Brandon Leyton (RF)
Venezuela probable starting pitcher: Yoendrys Gomez
Yoendrys Gomez gets the start against the Nicaraguans in what should be a comfortable match. Gomez made his MLB debut for the Yankees in September 2023. Since then, he has played sporadically for the Dodgers’ and White Sox’s minor league systems. He was then traded to the Rays in November 2025.
In 27 major league games, he psoted a 3-3 record with a 4.86 ERA, one save and 72 strikeouts.
Nicaragua projected lineup
- Ronald Acuna Jr. (RF)
- Maikel Garcia (3B)
- Luis Arraez (2B)
- Willson Contreras (1B)
- Salvador Perez (DH)
- Wilyer Abreu (LF)
- William Contreras (C)
- Javier Sanoja (CF)
- Andres Gimenez (SS)
While the game does not resemble any meaning for the Nicaraguans, expect them to give it all in their final game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Venezuela, on the other hand, are heavily-fancied with the amount of talent in the lineup.
Prediction: Nicaragua 2, Venezuela 7
Betting Tips
- Moneyline: Nicaragua +650 | Venezuela -1250
- Run line: Nicaragua +5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: Under 10.5 (-110)
Luis Arraez and Salvador Perez are sure shots to pull the long ball in the contest for Venezuela. Brothers Willson and William Contreras have an average chance to grab their first homers of this World Baseball Classic.
Although favored in pre-tournament rankings, Nicaragua and Mets third baseman Mark Vientos has struggled in the tournament. He and Chase Dawson have zero probability of homers in the game.
Edited by Daniel Santiago
