World Baseball Classic Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Friday 3/13/26

Zach Thompson details his top home run props for Friday's WBC slate, including bets for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Roman Anthony.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:34pm

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The World Baseball Classic has already featured plenty of home runs and memorable celebrations. For Friday's Quarterfinal matchups, Zach Thompson is targeting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Dominican Republic and Roman Anthony of Team USA as his top home run prop bets.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is one of the premier international baseball tournaments, featuring the best players from around the world. Home runs are always a highlight, and betting on the top power hitters can be a lucrative way to engage with the tournament.

The details

In the first Quarterfinal game, the Dominican Republic will face Korea, with MLB veteran Hyun Jin Ryu on the mound for Korea. Vladdy Guerrero Jr. is tied for the Dominican team lead with 2 home runs so far in the tournament and has been a streaky but powerful hitter. In the second game, Canada's Michael Soroka will take on a powerful Team USA lineup. While the top USA hitters have shorter odds, Thompson sees value in targeting Roman Anthony, who has had success against Soroka in the past.

  • The World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal games will be played on Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The first game between Korea and the Dominican Republic is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET.
  • The second game between the United States and Canada is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.

The players

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

A powerful slugger for the Dominican Republic who is tied for the team lead with 2 home runs in the World Baseball Classic so far.

Roman Anthony

A young outfielder for Team USA who has been a breakout performer in the World Baseball Classic, replacing the injured Corbin Carroll.

Hyun Jin Ryu

A veteran MLB pitcher who will start for Korea against the Dominican Republic in the Quarterfinal game.

Michael Soroka

The starting pitcher for Canada, who will face the powerful Team USA lineup in the Quarterfinal game.

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What they’re saying

“Vladdy is 6-for-12 in his three games, and also added a double while racking up seven RBI. He has been a streaky hitter throughout his time in the majors, but when he's locked in, he's one of the most powerful hitters in the game.”

— Zach Thompson, Author (draftkings.com)

“Soroka gave up 12 homers last year, and eight of those 12 dingers were to lefties like Anthony. In their only meeting, Anthony went 2-for-2 with a double against Soroka, so he sees the righty well.”

— Zach Thompson, Author (draftkings.com)

What’s next

The other two Quarterfinal games will be played on Saturday, before the two Semifinals on Sunday and Monday, setting up the Championship game for next Tuesday.

The takeaway

Betting on the top power hitters in the World Baseball Classic can be a lucrative way to engage with the tournament, as home runs are always a highlight. Vladdy Guerrero Jr. and Roman Anthony present strong value options for home run props in Friday's Quarterfinal matchups.