What “Highest Checkout” Means in Darts
In darts:
- A checkout is the score a player needs to finish a leg.
- The highest possible checkout is 170 (which is done by hitting T20, T20, Bullseye).
- In sports betting, a “Highest Checkout” market asks: Which player will have the highest single checkout in the match or tournament?
It’s not about who wins, but specifically who scores the highest checkout.
How the Market Works
Example:
Suppose we have a match:
- Player A – Michael van Gerwen
- Player B – Peter Wright
The betting market could look like:
| Player | Odds (Decimal) |
|---|---|
| Michael van Gerwen | 1.80 |
| Peter Wright | 2.00 |
If you bet on Michael van Gerwen, you’re betting that he will hit the highest single checkout in the match.
Key Points:
- If both players have the same highest checkout, the bet is usually void (stake refunded).
- Only the checkout value counts, not the number of times they finish a leg.
Players Known for High Checkouts
Some darts players are famous for high finishes:
| Player | Style / Strength | Typical High Checkouts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael van Gerwen | Aggressive scorer, consistent T20s | 140–170 |
| Peter Wright | Creative finishing, can go for unusual checkouts | 130–170 |
| Gerwyn Price | Powerful scoring, prefers riskier finishes | 120–160 |
| Gary Anderson | Smooth rhythm, precise finishing | 130–167 |
Tip: Look for players who regularly hit T20s, T19s, or bullseyes under pressure.
Betting Tips for “Highest Checkout”
- Check recent form: Look at the players’ last 5–10 matches. Players with multiple 140+ checkouts are strong candidates.
- Consider style of play: Aggressive scorers often attempt higher checkouts. Defensive scorers may finish with smaller numbers.
- Tournament context matters: In early rounds, players may not push for huge checkouts; later rounds often see more big finishes.
- Odds value: A player may be favorite for match win but underdog for highest checkout. Look for value in odds.
- Combination bets: Sometimes you can bet “Highest Checkout & Match Winner”, which gives higher odds if you predict both correctly.
Practical Example
Match: Michael van Gerwen vs Peter Wright
Recent stats:
- Van Gerwen’s highest checkout last 5 matches: 161, 170, 144, 132, 150
- Wright’s highest checkout last 5 matches: 130, 121, 167, 140, 138
Betting Decision:
- Van Gerwen has more frequent 140+ finishes, including a 170.
- Wright has a top finish of 167.
Highest Checkout Bet: Van Gerwen (Odds: 1.80)
Potential Payout: Stake × 1.80 if he gets the highest checkout.
Quick Strategy
- Look for players with strong finishing stats in Darts databases.
- Compare recent high checkouts per leg.
- Consider tournament stage & opponent (some players push harder in tight matches).
If you want, I can make a small table of top 10 players for highest checkout odds in 2025 tournaments so you can see real betting value. This is super handy if you want actual numbers to work with.