1. What is a 100+ Checkout in Darts?
In darts, a checkout is the final score a player needs to hit to finish a leg.
- Example: If a player has 120 points remaining, they need to hit a combination to reach exactly 0.
- A 100+ checkout means the player finishes the leg with a score of 100 or more in their final turn.
A turn consists of 3 darts, so the player must score 100 or more using those 3 darts to win the leg.
2. How Total 100+ Checkouts Betting Works
When betting on Total 100+ Checkouts, bookmakers usually offer markets like:
- Yes/No – Will a 100+ checkout happen in the match?
- Over/Under X – Will there be more than a certain number of 100+ checkouts in the match?
Example market:
- Match: Michael van Gerwen vs Peter Wright
- Total 100+ Checkouts: Over 2.5 @ 1.90, Under 2.5 @ 1.90
If 3 or more 100+ checkouts happen, Over 2.5 wins.
If 2 or fewer, Under 2.5 wins.
3. Key Players for 100+ Checkouts
Some players are more likely to hit high checkouts due to skill and finishing ability.
| Player | Style | 100+ Checkout Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Michael van Gerwen | Aggressive, fast scoring | Very high, often hits 140+ finishes |
| Peter Wright | Creative, consistent | High, accurate with doubles |
| Gerwyn Price | Power scorer | Medium-High, sometimes misses under pressure |
| Rob Cross | Steady, calm | High probability on 100+ checkouts |
Tip: Look at players with high 3-dart averages and a strong finishing record.
4. Example of a 100+ Checkout
Let’s say a player has 116 points left:
- 1st dart: Treble 20 = 60
- 2nd dart: 16
- 3rd dart: Bullseye = 50
Checkout = 116 (over 100)
Another example, 101 points left:
- 1st dart: Treble 20 = 60
- 2nd dart: Single 9 = 9
- 3rd dart: Double 16 = 32
Checkout = 101
5. Betting Tips for Total 100+ Checkouts
- Pick Matches with High-Level Players
- Players like van Gerwen, Wright, Cross are more likely to finish 100+ checkouts.
- Check Player Form
- Look at recent matches: if a player is finishing strong, bet Yes / Over.
- Consider Match Format
- Longer matches (best of 15 legs or more) increase chances of 100+ checkouts.
- Short formats (best of 7 legs) reduce the likelihood.
- Look at Odds vs Probability
- Compare player’s average high checkout vs bookmaker odds. Sometimes the odds undervalue a likely 100+ finish.
- Live Betting Opportunity
- If a player is near a finish with 100+ left, live betting can offer good value for “next 100+ checkout”.
6. Example Betting Scenario
- Match: Peter Wright vs Michael Smith
- Market: Total 100+ Checkouts – Over/Under 2.5
- Both players are in form and scoring heavily.
- Michael Smith hits a 121 checkout in leg 1
- Peter Wright hits a 104 checkout in leg 3
- If Over 2.5, you need one more 100+ checkout in the match to win your bet.
Strong chance to win if both players are capable of high checkouts.
If you want, I can make a table of top 10 darts players with their average 100+ checkout rates, which is very useful for betting. This can help you pick smart bets for “Total 100+ Checkouts”.