What Does “Total 180s” Mean in Darts Betting?
In darts, a “180” is the maximum score possible in a single turn — when a player hits three treble 20s (T20 + T20 + T20 = 180).
So, when betting on Total 180s, you’re predicting how many 180s will be scored in a match, by one player or both players combined.
Types of “Total 180s” Bets
- Match Total 180s (Combined)
- You bet on the total number of 180s scored by both players.
- Example: Over/Under 7.5 Total 180s in the match.
- Player Total 180s
- You bet on how many 180s one player will hit.
- Example: Michael van Gerwen Over 4.5 180s.
- Highest 180 Scorer
- You pick which player will hit the most 180s.
- First 180
- You bet on which player hits the first 180 of the match.
Example with Real Players
Let’s take a Premier League Darts match:
Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price
| Bet Type | Market | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Match Total 180s | Over 7.5 @ 1.80 | You’re betting both players combined will hit 8 or more 180s |
| Player Total 180s | van Gerwen Over 4.5 @ 1.75 | You’re betting van Gerwen hits at least 5 180s |
| Most 180s | Price @ 2.10 | You’re betting Gerwyn Price hits more 180s than van Gerwen |
| First 180 | van Gerwen @ 1.85 | You’re betting he’ll be the first to hit a 180 |
Example Outcome:
- van Gerwen hits 6 × 180
- Price hits 4 × 180
Over 7.5 wins
van Gerwen Over 4.5 wins
Price most 180s loses
First 180 (if van Gerwen hit it first) wins
What Affects 180 Betting
- Player Style – Big scorers like Michael van Gerwen, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price, or Rob Cross tend to hit more 180s.
- Match Format – Longer matches (best of 11+ legs) = more chances for 180s.
- Pressure & Form – Players under pressure might switch to safer targets (like treble 19), reducing 180 counts.
- Stage & Venue – Some venues have “hot” stages where players score heavily.
Example Statistical Insight
| Player | Avg. 180s per Leg | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Humphries | 0.35 | Heavy scorer |
| M. van Gerwen | 0.30 | Power finisher |
| Peter Wright | 0.20 | Varied setup, fewer 180s |
| Gerwyn Price | 0.28 | Consistent scorer |
So if Humphries plays Wright in a best-of-15 match:
Expect around (0.35 + 0.20) × 15 = 8.25 total 180s → betting Over 7.5 looks smart.
Betting Tips
- Check Head-to-Head Stats – Some player duels are known for high 180 counts.
- Go “Over” in Long Format Matches (like PDC World Championship or Premier League nights).
- Avoid “Overs” in Short Matches (like early Pro Tour rounds).
- Watch Recent Form – A player hitting 5+ 180s regularly is worth backing.
- Live Betting Edge – If a match starts slow (few 180s early), odds for “Over” may rise — great time to jump in.
Example Betting Tip (Today’s Style)
Tip: Luke Humphries vs Michael Smith — Over 8.5 Total 180s @ 1.85
Both average 0.30–0.35 180s per leg
Best-of-15 format = roughly 8–10 180s expected
Both love scoring on treble 20s
Value bet for over markets
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