In darts sports betting, “Bull finishes in the session” refers to a bet on whether one or more legs in a session are finished with a bullseye (either outer bull or inner bull – usually the inner bullseye worth 50 points).
What Is a Bull Finish?
A bull finish occurs when a player hits the bullseye (50 points) with their final dart to win a leg.
Example:
- A player is on a 50 checkout, and they hit the inner bullseye with their final dart → That’s a bull finish.
- A 90 checkout can also be finished as bull (50) + double 20 (40) → Final dart on the bull, it counts.
“In the Session” Meaning
A session in darts is a group of legs within a match. For example:
- A Premier League darts night might include multiple matches — each match is a “session” for betting purposes.
- Or, in tournaments like the World Championship, the session could mean all matches scheduled during the afternoon or evening block.
How the Bet Works
You are betting that at least one bullseye finish will happen in the entire session (not necessarily in every match).
Winning Bet:
- One or more players hit a bullseye to finish a leg at any point during the session.
Losing Bet:
- No leg across all the matches in the session ends with a bullseye.
Example Bet Markets
| Bet Type | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Bull Finish in the Session – Yes | Pays if at least 1 bullseye is used to win a leg |
| Bull Finish in the Session – No | Pays if no bullseyes are used to win any leg |
Betting Tips
- Check Player Style:
- Players like Michael van Gerwen, Peter Wright, or Luke Humphries often use creative finishes involving the bull.
- Some players prefer safer checkout routes using doubles only.
- Look at Typical Finish Combinations:
- Common checkouts using the bull: 50, 65, 70, 90, 121.
- The more likely those checkouts are to appear, the higher the chance of bull finishes.
- Long Matches = More Chances:
- More legs = more checkout opportunities.
- Focus on matches played in Best of 11/13/15 legs, not just quick best-of-7 formats.
- Live Betting Opportunity:
- If a player is repeatedly leaving themselves on bull finishes, consider an in-play bet.
- Weather the Odds:
- “Yes” to a bull finish typically has moderate odds (~1.70–2.50), depending on format and players.
Final Thoughts
A “Bull finish in the session” is an exciting prop bet for darts fans who know their players and can spot those who favor the bullseye route. It’s a low-risk bet that adds value across an entire session — perfect for keeping things interesting throughout multiple matches.
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