Match Winner (Darts Betting)
The Match Winner bet is the simplest type of darts bet. You’re simply betting on which player will win the match. This is similar to “who will win” in football or tennis.
How it works:
- Most darts matches are played in sets or legs.
- A set consists of a fixed number of legs, and a leg is the single game where players reduce their score from 501 to 0.
- Example: A match could be “Best of 7 sets” – the first player to win 4 sets wins the match.
Example:
Match: Michael van Gerwen vs Peter Wright
Odds:
- Michael van Gerwen: 1.80
- Peter Wright: 2.00
Scenario:
If you bet $10 on Michael van Gerwen at 1.80 and he wins, your payout is:$10×1.80=$18(profit $8)$10×1.80=$18(profit $8)
Player Insight:
- Michael van Gerwen: Aggressive scorer, can hit 180s frequently, strong under pressure.
- Peter Wright: Tactical, can have bursts of high scoring but occasionally inconsistent.
Betting Tip:
- Look at current form, head-to-head stats, and tournament fatigue.
- If one player is on a winning streak in recent tournaments, he’s more likely to win.
Highest Checkout (Darts Betting)
Definition:
The Highest Checkout bet is on which player will hit the highest score to finish a leg during the match.
- Checkout: The final score a player needs to reach exactly 0, ending on a double or bullseye.
Example:
Scenario:
- Player A finishes a leg with a 170 checkout (triple 20 + triple 20 + bullseye).
- Player B finishes with a 100 checkout.
Winner of Highest Checkout: Player A.
Player Insight:
- High checkout specialists: Some players are better at finishing with high checkouts under pressure.
- Michael van Gerwen: Known for high checkouts like 161, 170.
- Rob Cross: Often chooses safe checkouts, may not attempt maximum scores.
Betting Tip:
- Check player statistics for high checkouts in recent tournaments.
- Big names in darts often take risks on 140–170 checkouts.
- Sometimes, betting on the underdog can pay if they’re known for high-pressure finishing.
Combined Strategy:
You can combine these bets for higher value:
Example:
- Bet $5 on Michael van Gerwen to win
- Bet $2 on him to have the highest checkout in the match
- If he wins and hits a high checkout (e.g., 161), your combined payout can be higher than a simple match winner bet.
Key Betting Tips for Darts:
- Form is everything: Look at past 5–10 matches.
- Head-to-head stats: Some players consistently beat certain opponents.
- High checkouts: Only bet if the player has a history of big finishes.
- Tournament stage: Players may take fewer risks early; finals often see maximum checkouts.
- Avoid emotional bias: Don’t bet on hometown players unless stats support it.
If you want, I can make a table of top darts players with their highest checkout averages, match win percentages, and best odds for betting, so it’s super easy to see which bets are smart for upcoming matches.