The PDC World Darts Championship kicks off on Thursday night, featuring 128 players in the opening round for an exciting week ahead. All eyes will be on defending champion Luke Littler as he begins his title defense against Darius Labanauskas. Experts suggest that the best chance to stop Littler from winning his second title is to unsettle him in the early rounds. Could Labanauskas pull off a major upset on Thursday night?
Below, we’ve outlined a round one fourfold bet with odds of 19/1.
World Darts Championship Round One Tips
Luke Littler under 5.5 180s – 6/4
Despite feeling nervous, Littler faces a player ranked 95th in the world, suggesting he could win comfortably even with a less-than-perfect performance. A quick match may not allow enough time for Littler to hit six or more 180s.
Joe Cullen to beat Bradley Brooks – 13/10
Cullen may have had a rough year, but his recent form, including a win at the Players Championship 27, makes him a strong contender against Brooks, who has never won at Alexandra Palace.
Ricardo Pietreczko to beat Jose de Sousa – 4/6
Pietreczko’s solid recent form contrasts with De Sousa’s decline. Despite De Sousa’s reputation, Pietreczko seems well-placed to win this match.
Dimitri van den Bergh to beat Darren Beveridge – 1/1
Van den Bergh is being underrated. With a strong record at Alexandra Palace and improved form since returning to the sport, he faces Beveridge, who has no experience in the PDC World Championships and is currently in poor form.
World Darts Championship Round One Fourfold
– Luke Littler under 5.5 180s – 6/4
– Joe Cullen to beat Bradley Brooks – 13/10
– Ricardo Pietreczko to beat Jose de Sousa – 4/6
– Dimitri van den Bergh to beat Darren Beveridge – 1/1
– Fourfold: 19/1 @ Bet365
Andy is a tipster with years of experience in predicting golf tournaments on various platforms. He has covered events ranging from the Asian Tour to the Masters and is also an expert in European football.
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