Darts World Matchplay 19-27 / 7 / 2014

One of the most important tournaments of the year is World Matchplay in Blackpool, Winter Gardens. It is by far the most important tournament of the summer and most players have been preparing for this time.

Once again the favorites are the sacred monster Phil Taylor and the Dutchman who has managed to dethrone Taylor, o Michael Van Gerwen. Michael Van Gerwen is favorites from bookmakers in 3.00, while Phil Taylor is 4.00's second favorite. There is no other player to be awarded under 10.00, since he gives the third favorite of the event, the English Adrian Lewis.

Phil Taylor is a living story for the institution, since 20 has reached the 14 final and has won. He is the only player who made 9-darter at 2002 and is the first 9-darter in the history of darts, which was broadcast live on TV. In addition, he held an undefeated 30 racing series from 2008 to 2013, while in the 20-year history of the event he counts only 6 defeats. Unlike Taylor, Van Gerwen has not yet managed to impress the institution or to leave his mark. His most important achievement is 9-darter that made 2012 and has an important incentive to achieve something in the institution this year.

Michael Van Gerwen 9-darter

The strange thing is that both favorites do not seem to be in good shape. Both Taylor and Van Gerwen were eliminated in the 32nd round of the Gibraltar Tournament at the end of June, but both have shown that in serious tournaments they play much more focused and somehow reached the World Cup final at the beginning of June 2014 and there the Dutchman won.

The draw has brought Taylor and Van Gerwen to a different board, so it's most likely to have a final between the two giants of the sport. You can see the draw here.

Beyond the big favorites, we can find interest in  Peter Wright, a player who is the revelation of the year, is constantly improving his game and comes from winning the European Darts Trophy last week, while he was also in the final of the Dubai Masters 2 months ago. Of course the path for him will not be easy, as he will have to face very good players and Phil Taylor to reach the final.

On the other side of the board, there are three separate players, the Australian Simon Whitlock , the Dutchman Raymond Van Barneveld and the Englishman James Wade, who seem to be the only ones who can threaten Michael Van Gerwen in the semifinals. However, both have several weaknesses and their tradition towards the big star of the sport is not good.

Peter Wright vs. Simon Whitlock

The tournament has a way of reminiscent of Wimbledon in tennis, since each player must defeat his opponent with 2 legs difference and play until the difference is created. However, in order not to draw the game for many hours, this breakthrough breakthrough was introduced this year if after the 4 extension legs the winner has not been found. For example, the first round wins anyone who first gets to 10 legs. The winner must have a score of at least 10-8 or else 4 legs will follow to create the difference of 2 legs. If the score reaches 12-12 we will have the tie break.

The final of 2013

Looking at the two boards of the draw, it seems that Michael Van Gerwen will be able to reach the final, as the most difficult opponent will find him in the semifinals and will be one of Whitlock, Van Barneveld or Wade. There is more interest on Phil Taylor's side, mainly because Taylor had a difficult year with instability and many failures. At the age of 53, he shows that he is not in the best shape of his career and this leaves hopes for many to pursue the qualification to the final. Adrian Lewis, Peter Wright and Justin Pipe will have their chance.

As far as 9-darter is concerned, the 2013 tournament did not give us any 9-darter. But the three previous tournaments had 9-darter and all show that this year we will be able to have a player who will make this achievement. 1.80 given to most companies is an acceptable return that can be wagered.

Featured bets:

Outright Winner:

  • Michael Van Gerwen @ 3.00 4/10, bet365, paddypower
  • Peter Wright @ 26.00, 2/10 each way, bet365
  • Adrian Lewis @ 10.00, 2/10, bet365

Nine Dart Finish: Yes @ 1.80, 5/10, bet365, paddypower

Robert Thornton - Wes Newton

A dreamy start for Wes Newton in the tournament, which although favorite to finish last according to bookmakers has two wins in three games, and his two wins are against two of the strongest players in the tournament, Van Barneveld and Adrian Lewis.

Thornton may have a 1-2 score, but his defeats came to the best darter at the moment, Michael Van Gerwen and the formidable Dave Chisnall, and were both defeated in details as the final score was 7-5. Thornton, however, has shown that he remains in very good shape, winning Gary Anderson with 7-3.

I believe that Newton's good form can not continue for a long time and that Thornton's stability will put the English in a difficult position and create a pressure he can not handle. Thornton is a much better player in my eyes and his record against Newton is 11-5 and obviously gives him a strong talent for this game.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) Darts Premier League
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 1.91
  • Stake 3
  • result 6-6
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

Simon Whitlock - Phil Taylor (To score most 180s)

With two defeats this season in the Premier League Phil Taylor, who after his exclusion from the World Championship is in crisis and can not find his shot and the big scores as old. Simon Whitlock, another heavy name of the sport, has begun the same thing. For both of today's game it is extremely critical, since if they hit the third defeat they will be back enough on the scoreboard.

If there is a point in the game where the Australian darter will try to hit the holy monster Phil Taylor is in the scoring, since if he puts pressure on his opponent and puts him back on the score early on the legs, then in the situation where Taylor is is very difficult to cope with.

Taylor often tries to play more with the mind than with the dart. Several times he will prefer to make a little less scoring to score a better checkout and is among the players who are not hunting 180. Whitlock, on the other hand, is constantly chasing 180. I think it's a good chance for Whitlock today to make a big win and he's forced to chase the big score, so I'm hoping to chase 180 more and get more out of his opponent.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) Darts Premier League
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 2.00
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 3-3
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

Premier League Darts 2014

On 6 February, the new Premier League season has begun on the darts of the championship, where the championship championship is part of the championship, a title held last year by the terrible Dutchman Michael Van Gerwen.

The system of the tournament is a little strange, since 10 opponents play 9 racing against each other and at the end of the 9 racing, the last two of the scoreboard are excluded. Earns any player who reaches 7 legs first in a 12 legs race. The innovation is that there is also a draw, since if the opponents are at 6-6 no extra leg is played. 2 points get the winner, 1 for every draw and 0 the loser.

After the 9 first races, the remaining 8 players play other 7 races with each other and the 4 first of the final ranking passes to the final 4, where we have the two semifinals and the final to show the winner. 16 racing is taking place in 16 different venues throughout the UK and the big final is at Oxmin in London.

It is easy to understand that the favorites of the event are the two holy monsters of the area, Michael Van Gerwen and Phil Taylor, while the foot follows Adrian Lewis and Raymond Van Barneveld. This year, James Wade is not involved. From previous 9 events, 7 has won the legend Phil Taylor, 2013 won the title Michael Van Gerwen in his first run, while 2011 was a huge surprise by Scotsman Gary Anderson.

The races of the event are held every Thursday, and in the first race at 6 / 2 we had the first big shock as Michael Van Gerwen imposed Phil Taylor on 7-0 and began to look for history ever Phil Taylor lost video game without getting one leg. Adrian Lewis, who flopped Australian Simon Whitlock to 7-1, was also a great winner in a game that everyone was expecting to be a derby. In summary, the 1 racing results:

Dave Chisnall - Robert Thornton 7-5

Peter Wright - Wes Newton 7-3

Raymond Van Barneveld - Gary Anderson 7-2

Phil Taylor - Michael Van Gerwen 0-7

Simon Whitlock - Adrian Lewis 1-7


Beyond Van Gerwen, another Dutchman impressed on the first night, Raymond Van Barneveld showed that he was meeting the lethargy lately, crushing Gary Anderson by hitting 6 times 180 and 108.52's average scoring average, the second best night behind Michael Van Gerwen's compatriot. The event promises great emotions and big duels.

Michael Van Gerwen is offered to 2.4 as the winner of the event by paddy power, while Phil Taylor is at 3.5 at Bet365 and sportingbet. From there, Adrian Lewis is given a third favorite, 5 and the truth is in such a great series of races, it is not easy to expect a surprise from the rest of the participants. Logic says one of these three will be the final winner. 

Better betting interest I find in the player to succeed the most 180 in the tournament. There, Adrian Lewis, the genuine 180 maker, is the big favorite along with Van Gerwen. We find both of them in a slightly above 3 performance. However, the big surprise can come from the other Dutchman, Raymonv Van Barneveld, who is also one of the good 180 hitters and if he has actually found his hand and his old form, then he can easily overtake the others in him the sector. He is already ahead of the first game and is a solid player who is likely to reach the final 4 due to experience.

Raymond Van Berneveld's hit 180s @ 11, paddy power, 1 / 10



Another category with interest is in the two who will end in 2 last rankings and will be eliminated after 9 racing. THE Wes Newton is quite a weak player and seems to have mastered one place. For the other position, however, things are not so clear, since all the players are down to the same level and the details will judge the final ranking. A player who has problems with video games and seems to be bending over the anxiety of the big audience is Dave Chisnall, who although he is one of the very good darters, has two important elements against him. First is his first year at the tournament and he does not know the strategies and the tactics and secondly he is a very unstable player.

Dave Chisnall to finish bottom two @ 3.5, bet365, paddy power, sportingbet, 2/10

In closing, as in all major events, here we do not have to ask not to see at least one 9-darter. We have the best of the kind and some great evenings in front of us, I think is a reasonable demand from the fans of the sport.

Nine dart finish: Yes @ 1.83, bet365, paddy power, 6/10



Good luck what you choose and good fun.

Adrian Lewis - James Wade (Total 180s: 17.5)

The biggest and most glamorous quarterfinals match is held tonight at Alexandra Palace and we are sure to all expect a breathtaking game after having been confronted by two of the great stars of the sport.

Lewis seems to be in excellent shape and on the road to 3h winning a world championship in his career. He started the tournament as a third favorite and now the companies give him the first and the best. But before going to the final it will have two major obstacles to deal with. James van Wade is the first barrier, and then Michael Van Gerwen is expected to be in the semifinals.

Wade even though he started the tournament psychologically and could have been ruled out either in the 1 or the 2 round, having twice seen an 1 dart away from the blockade, finally managed to find his form at the right time and crushed the ambitious Petersen with 4-0 on 16, in a game where 7 180 was made.

Obviously it is the game of the evening and is expected to go away ... I do not expect to see 5-0 or 5-1, I expect game that will go to 7 sets and up. So I think the players will have plenty of opportunities for 180 and that the 17.5 line, as large as it looks, is likely to be covered.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 2.00
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Interwetten
  • result 14
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

Michael Van Gerwen - Mark Webster (Total 180s: 15.5)

The third quarter-final of the event and the favorite here is clear and undisputed. It is likely either easy or difficult to get Michael Van Gerwen into the semifinals, where either Lewis or Wade will wait for a very long fight.

Bookmakers look to expect an easy 5-0 from MVG in this game, but in such a tournament that is full of surprises, we can not say big words and it is certain that Webster will chase every opportunity and every chance to do difficult the life of the Dutch star.

In the big games we are expecting big shots and yesterday we saw in both quarter-finals the lines for 180 are easily covered, no matter how big they were. 17 180 in the first game, 25 or somewhere there in the second.

And Vab Gerwen and Webster are very good scorers and are hunting 180 in every game. I expect this line to be covered even in a game that will go to 5-0.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 2.00
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Interwetten
  • result 13
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

Peter Wright - Michael Smith (Most 180s)

Michael Smith has been very much appreciated after his excellent presence in the first two games and Taylor's exclusion, and now he has the challenge of crazy Wright, who is perhaps the most formidable player of the year.

I expect Smith to have been affected enough by the Christmas break. He was in very good shape and it is logical that this freeze of the racing action has cut off his fora. Many players, after huge successes such as Taylor's exclusion, are psychologically empowered or feel that they have achieved the 100% of their capabilities.

It will not be a lie to say that Smith has surpassed even the most optimistic information. Making Taylor difficult is something that is done, but punishing him for his tumble and arrogance is something that is becoming very rare.

Peter Wright is one of the most molded players in the season. He has grown to be one of the top players and after Taylor's exclusion he was favorites as a favorite to be in the semi-final.

I think the couple is extremely ambitious, but it is moments that if Wright catches him with madness, 180 hurts one after another without mercy. Having an outsider in this category does not sit well for me.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 2.20
  • Stake 2
  • Bookmaker Interwetten
  • result 7-10
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -2

Raymond Van Barneveld - Mark Webster (Total 180s: 10.5)

Clearly favorite veteran Dutch Raymond Van Barneveld, who is at a time when his career is falling and has no stability in his performance.

In a tournament like this, where the surprises are constant and the performance of the players is fluctuating, and considering the fact that there was a big break for Christmas, it is not smart to bet on a handicap or some easy win of the favorite.

It is also Webster, who is in front of the biggest moment of his career for years and will fight a lot and will not give up any leg. Generally, it will not be an easy walk for Barney, but I can not guarantee that Webster will get 2 sets after having trouble with the doubles.

What seems to me most likely in this game is to see enough 180, since both Barney and Webster hit them with ease and have a very good relationship with t20. I think in a race that can reach at least 5 sets, the 10.5 line can be covered.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 1.73
  • Stake 3
  • result 14
  • WonDrawLost Won
  • Profit +2.19

Perhaps the biggest game of the 3 phase between two of the best darters right now and while Australian Simon Whitlock is comfortable, I have even doubts about his victory. 

Whitlock may have been nicknamed "magician," but the only magic he can manage lately is to put himself in a difficult position and even fail against easy opponents or when he has all the way to the final easily open in front of him.

Painter is a player who constantly improves his game and his performance and this year he is in the best form of his career and certainly will not be happy to the Australian.

I expect to have a full game with many ups and a lot of pressure on the two players. I like to bet on the biggest checkout of the race. Both of them are high-class players and if pressed or found in a difficult situation they will definitely chase the bigger checkout. I think there will be opportunities in the game for an impressive checkout and either one will grab at least one of them.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 1.83
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 134
  • WonDrawLost Won
  • Profit +2.49

Richie Burnett - Ian White (Most 180s)

Two players who kept their dream alive and hunted are confronted with the 2 3 phase of the world championship.

Welsh prince Richie Burnett was greatly surprised by Andy Hamilton's blockade in the previous round, but it was a fairly victorious victory. Burnett dominated the game and took advantage of all of Hamilton's mistakes. He showed incredible temper in the doubles and took the qualification and continued to chase the dream of taking part in the quarterfinals.

On the other hand, Ian White was quite lucky in his fight with Kim Huybrecths. He was ahead of 3-0 but the Belgian managed to turn the game and reach 3-3. Somewhere, luck took White's part, as Huybrechts failed 2 times in his favorite d18. 

Burnett succeeded in 9 180 in just 5 bout, while White also scored 9 180, but in 7 full and full set. Based on what we saw in the previous games, Burnett is in very good shape, and White is not chasing 180 unless he has managed to put the darts in exceptionally good places at t20. So I think Richie Burnett will score more 180 in today's game.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 2.10
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 4-6
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

7 and the 8 number of the world rankings collide in the first round of the third round of the World Championship, and although Thornton is in the 8 number, he is considered the favorite of the race, since he is generally in better shape and condition than his opponent, but he is also a more stable player.

An important reason tilting the game towards Thornton is the prehistory of the two. Thornton dominates with 10-4 wins, and have a draw in the recent Darts Premier League. Always the races between these two were spectacular and the score was always close. 

I expect to have a full game with many ups and a lot of pressure on the two players. Both of them love 180 and they will chase it, but the pressure will be great to run with a line as tall as the 13.5 that is given over. On the contrary, I would like to bet on the biggest checkout of the race. Both of them are high-class players and if pressed or found in a difficult situation they will definitely chase the bigger checkout. I think there will be opportunities in the game for an impressive checkout and either one will grab at least one of them.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 1.83
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 136
  • WonDrawLost Won
  • Profit +2.49

Adrian Lewis - Vincent van der Voort (Total 180s: 11.5)

The next victim of Adrian Lewis is expected to be the Dutch vincent Van der Voort, who although he has the nickname "Dutch Destroyer" can not scare the great name of the sport Adrian Lewis.

Lewis is now along with Michael Van Gerwen the favorite to win the tournament. After Taylor's blockade has opened the way and virtually everyone is waiting for the big semi-final between the two who will be the big clearing before the final. In the first game, Lewis loosely won his opponent with 3-0 without having to play a big game or do anything terrible.

Van der Voort will make it harder for Lewis. He is not a low-level player and in the past it's been a time when Lewis has been troubled. Especially if Lewis starts losing double on the checkout, then Voort will not leave the chances, since he scores hard and reasonably will always be near Lewis in the game.

The bet I like in this game is to see a lot of 180. Lewis is an 180 production machine, Van der Voort as a genuine representative of the Dutch school, chasing t20 and 180. Even if we go to an 4-0 I think we will be able to see enough 180 from Lewis and the Dutch will complete what they need to get the limit.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 1.85
  • Stake 3
  • result 14
  • WonDrawLost Won
  • Profit +2.55

James Wade (-3.5) - Andy Smith

A nice guy and a good guy must be Andy Smith, but I do not know how he can beat James Wade, who has his hand and in the last games between them count 9-1.

Smith in the first game made a very good comeback against Steve Brown, who actually committed suicide several times to win the British number 25 in the ranking. Smith has a matter of weight and is tired during the fight and often his performance falls over time. 

James Wade in the first game saved the teeth from the chaos. A very bad appearance against Darren Webster who had a golden opportunity to fly the 6 number out of the game. Surely Wade feels very lucky that he continues in the tournament and must now take advantage of the golden opportunity he has been given.

I'm expecting Wade to make a serious look today, he's better than Smith, both in scoring and in doubles and 180s, he's likely to clear his opponent with a quick 4-0 and go for Christmas.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 2.75
  • Stake 2
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 4-3
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -2

Mervyn King - Ricky Evans (Total Sets: 5.5)

Perhaps the most ambitious game of the evening is what is being done between the rich Mervyn King and the new blood Ricky Evans.

Evans was impressed in the first phase when he leveled Ronnie Baxter's richest 17 ranking. Without leaving much room for him, Evans was a sneak peek who easily won with 3-0 and took the qualification to the next round. Today he has to face the 14 number of the rankings, Mervyn King.

King is a player with great experience and many years in the sport. In the previous round, he did not have any difficulty with another newcomer, Darin Young, and he arrived rested in the second phase with an easy 3-0. But, I have the impression that the opponent was easy for Mervyn King, who generally does not live the glories of the past and faces many difficulties.

Evans has shown himself in an excellent condition and today seems able to be a strong headache for King. I think the game will pull a lot, it will have several reversals and it will be judged in the 7 set. 

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 1.80
  • Stake 4
  • Bookmaker Interwetten
  • result 4-2
  • WonDrawLost Won
  • Profit +3.2

Kim Huybrechts - Ian White (To hit most 180s)

In the evening game of today's day, odds do not reflect the difficulty of the game. That's because Ian White has in the past been the evil demon of Kim Huybrechts and the surprise is not unlikely.

After all, the two players have only 6 positions in the world ranking, since Huybrechts is at 12 and White at 18. And it's no accident, since both players are extremely stable in their shots and very careful in their tactics. Just Huybrecths has a little more talent and better contact with t20, which has made him perform better than his opponent.

A bet that I think has a lot of chances in this showdown is Huybrechts hit 180 more times. Ian White did not chase 180 in his first play for the event, even saw his opponent play 9-darter, and he responded by playing logically, setting up the best checkout and of course making a comfortable win.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 1.85
  • Stake 3
  • result 6-8
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

Andy Hamilton - Richie Burnett (Total sets: 5.5)

Two old-timers are struggling in the first time of the day and after Taylor's blockade yesterday, both can make big dreams for the tournament.

On the one hand, Hamilton, number 5 in the world rankings, a consistently good player with seriousness and great ability especially in checkouts, finally wants to go one step further, since this year he has participated in the final of the UK Open, 2 semifinals and 5 quarterfinals of major tournaments , but nowhere did he manage to get a trophy. On the other hand, Richie Burnett, number 27 in the ranking, who wants to get away from mediocrity, since this year in all our tournaments he is saying goodbye to the 2nd-3rd phase.

Both are very tough players, but Burnett has a lot of trouble with the doubles on the checkout and basically that's what distinguishes him from a top player like Hamilton. 

I think the match will be impressive with reversals in the score and several times they will come up. There is a balance between the two players, since in 7 4-3 matches for Hamilton. It shows for a game that will not open much and most likely to go to a 4-2 or 4-3 score.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 1.80
  • Stake 5
  • Bookmaker Interwetten
  • result 1-4
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -5

James Wade - Darren Webster (To hit most 180s)

A battle from the distant past comes to life in this showdown between James Wade's 6 and 40 Darren Webster.

At distant 2007, when Wade was a teenager in the world of darts, Darren Webster had excluded James Wade, among other things, in his crazy career as the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship. But now we are at 2013 and while Wade is considered one of the world's top darters and has reached the 6 numbering ranking having won some very big tournaments, Darren Webster has been forgotten by everyone, having long been impressed with the darts .

Wade's winning performance is very small, but 100% is in reality, since it's too hard for Wade to lose from the first round. Generally, Wade has a big bamboo in the darts and this event has taken it very seriously and wants to get to the trophy.

Because of the prehistory between the two, but also the weight that Wade has put in this tournament, I expect him very concentrated and extremely serious. Wade has T20 and D20 very easy and is a very stable player, so he has a good chance of hitting most 180s in the race.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick 1
  • Odds 2.00
  • Stake 3
  • result 3-1
  • WonDrawLost Won
  • Profit +3

Mark Webster - Mensur Suljovic

Very good performance for a pair that is almost equivalent and we have to bet on Suljovic's 2.70 in this match.

Mensur Suljovic is an Austrian of obvious Serbian origin, and he is a player who is in good shape this season and is a solid player who always gives good performances to this tournament. Even before 2 years he had excluded James Wade with a stunning look.

Opponent Mark Webster is not a slumber, he is a darter who made an impressive entry before 3-4 for years, but is currently falling. He suffers at the end of the legs, since he has a lot of difficulty with the doubles and this has resulted in his 29 ranking. In fact, he does not have a lot of distinction after 2011 and tries to return to the big club in this tournament.

On the contrary, Suljovic has made many good appearances this year and has reached the semifinals of the European Darts Trophy and the Players Championship semifinals. Suljovic is in 44's ranking and I think he has a good chance in this tournament to go ahead. The correct performance would be in 2.20.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) PDC World Darts Championship
  • Pick 2
  • Odds 2.70
  • Stake 2
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 3-2
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -2

Kim Huybrecths - Ronny Huybrechts (Total 180s: 7.5)

For the second time this year, the Huybrechts brothers are confronted by a big darts television tournament and we all expect to see a great game with great emotions between the two Belgians.

Kim is the youngest brother but is much better than his brother in the sport, his career is on the rise and is considered one of the hot names in the field. Ronny is older and more experienced in darts, but has not reached his brother's level in any moment of his career. Of course, it has some very important moments. This year, let's say, he reached the semifinals of the European Championship by excluding Phil Taylor, perhaps in the greatest possible moment of his career.

Obviously, the favorite in the show can not be anything other than Kim Huybrechts, who is at 12's ranking, while Ronny is at 45 at the moment. But when there are sentiments in the darts, then there is no clear favorite. In their previous encounter at the Grand Slam of Darts in November, Kim won with 10-5. But his dominance was not easy at all and the fight had many reversals.

Since the odds given to Kim's victory are not worth, I think a bet that has real value in this game is to bet on 180 that the two players will do. Both are very capable in this field and are hunting 180 in their game. In the November match we had 12 180 in the game, at 15 legs. And this time, the race is expected to pull quite long, so the 8 180 we're asking for shows a feasible limit.

Match Info

  • Other League (If League is not in List) Darts PDC World Championship
  • Pick About
  • Odds 2.00
  • Stake 3
  • Bookmaker Betsson
  • result 7
  • WonDrawLost Lost
  • Profit -3

2014 PDC World Darts Championship 13.12.13 - 01.01.14

The time has come for the last big tournament of the year for darts, which like every year is World Darts Championship, which Ladbrokes is sponsoring this year.

 

As the last tournament of the year, it is the most important, since the last impression is always left. In fact, the peculiarity that has to be done during a festive season covering the Christmas season and having the final on New Year's Eve makes this tournament a truly enormous feast. It is a dream for many people around the world to get a magic ticket to find that New Year's Eve at Alexandra Palace.

 

This is the 21 version of the tournament and the draw has already been made and you can see it in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_PDC_World_Darts_Championship#Last_64 . Phil Taylor is the champion last year and you are calling to defend the title he took last year in an epic final against the other big name of the sport, Michael Van Gerwen, who then made the bam in the field, since the odds he gave him to conquer the tournament was at 38. But the fight that stole the show in that tournament was the semi-final match between Phil Taylor and Raymond Van Barneveld, where there was a fight between the two holy monsters in the field and virtually marked the beginning of the fall of Raymond Van Barneveld's career. 

 

Phil Taylor is the champion of the institution, since he counts 14 conquests at 17 finals (basically 16 titles, but the first two tournaments were not official). He is the holy monster of the institution and the sport and perhaps one of the greatest athletes worldwide in all sports and obviously the fact that he has not only participated in 4 from 21 finals of the event says a lot about his value. The others who have won the title are Adrian Lewis (2), John Part (2), Dennis Priestley and Raymond Van Barneveld. But let us come to this year's event as well.

 

The draw is particularly favorable to Phil Taylor, as he is on the top of the board and seems to be comfortable to the semifinals, since the toughest opponents are Robert Thorton and Wes Newton, players who have to overcome any great looks they have dreamed of to make it difficult for Taylor. So, it does not make much sense to look for the surprise here, since 1.25 that is given to reach the semi-final Taylor, as sure as it may be, is a small performance.

 

There is a lot of interest in the second board, as there are two very strong names, the British Andy Hamilton and the Australian Simon Whitlock, while there is also the name of Kim Huybrechts, a Belgian who is the rising force in the sport and who faces his brother in the premiere Ronny. Also on the board we can see a stable player, Paul Nicholson, who, while he has talent, never managed to surpass his ceiling. So here is the interest, since Whitlock reaching the semifinals gives 3 to bet365 and 2.88 to Paddy Power, while for anyone who wants to chase the surprise, Kim Huybrechts is offered at 5 in sportingbet. Whitlock will have no problem reaching the quarterfinals, while Huybrechts is expected to clash with Hamilton in the 32nd phase, so it is more worthwhile to bet on the Huybrechts' 5-pointer.

There is a slight panic on the third board, as the big star Michael Van Gerwen, as well as the experienced Raymond Van Barneveld and the rising Dave Chisnall, who reached the final of the World Gran Prix this year, participate. Among them is the constant value of the Scotsman Gary Anderson. There is certainly no questioning the superiority of Van Gerwen, who managed to overcome the belly he did in the middle of the year and reach the Players Championship final a month ago and beat Taylor there. But there is a great peculiarity here, as he may face the evil demon Dave Chisnall, who, where he found him this year, leveled him. So if anyone wants to take a risk on this board, Dave Chisnall is at 7.5 at sportingbet and 7 at Bet365 and Paddy Power.

And reaching the fourth board we see a panic again. Many big names, the legend Adrian Lewis, the constant James Wade and close to them Justin Pipe who is in excellent condition having reached the semifinals of the two previous tournaments that took place in October and November. Definitely Adrian Lewis is the big favorite here, the draw easily sends him to the quarterfinals. His strong scoring is able to pay any opponent, but as always he has a problem at the end of the leg, as he has difficulty hitting doubles. Based on his form and presence in the last tournaments, Justin Pipe can not give 9 to Bet365, but there is always the possibility of losing to Wade at 16. However, it is worth a small bet to reach the semifinals.

To summarize, the individual bets proposed on the board are:

 

  • Simon Whitlock to win 2nd quarter @ 3, bet365 2/10
  • Kim Huybrechts to win 2nd quarter @ 5, sportingbet 2 / 10
  • Dave Chisnall to win 3rd quarter @ 7.5, sportingbet 1 / 10
  • Justin Pipe to win 4th quarter @ 9, bet365 1/10


Beyond that, the big favorite for the tournament is Phil Taylor. The Englishman is in a fantastic situation this year and the draw sends him easily to the final. The 1.9 performance given to Paddy Power to win the tournament is the best on the market, but it's hard for me to play because a bad night, a double failure, a little lack of concentration can be defeated. But it is a fact that someone expects Taylor to get relatively comfortable in the final and when Taylor reaches the final he loses only 3 times to 17. Second big favorite is the tournament number 2, that is, Michael Van Gerwen, who just a month ago got a tournament from Taylor, but generally this year does not seem to be in a desperate situation as it was in the first half of 2013. The performance that gives it reaches 5. Someone worthy of betting is Adrian Lewis at 7 at sportingbet, as if he reaches the semi-final there is likely to meet Van Gerwen, who has somehow made him a client now and has created him a small block. But because a lot of players have lost their stability lately and the events are not as predictable as it used to be in the past, one can chase surprises to those we mentioned before they can reach the semifinals. By betting on each way, we can actually get half the return if the player reaches the final. So, for those who want to take some risk:

  • Dave Chisnall to win the tournament @ 41, Paddy Power 0.5 / 10 ew (total bet 1 / 10)
  • Kim Huybrechts to win the tournament @ 51, Paddy Power 0.5 / 10 ew (total bet 1/10)
  • Justin Pipe to win the tournament @ 81, Bet365 0.5 / 10 ew (total bet 1/10)

Closing this presentation for the PDC World Darts Championship 2014, a special bet that shows great value is having 9-dart finish. As I wrote earlier, this tournament is a celebration and players always give their best. Last year we had 2 9-darters in the last two tournaments of the year although many players approached an 9-darter they did not manage to do it, but everything shows that at the last tournament of the year we will have 9 dart finish at least once. There is also a prize of 30000 pounds for anyone who does it.

  • PDC World Darts Championship 2014 9 dart finish: Yes @ 1.80, Bet365 6/10


    Good luck

 

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