Away (+1.5) in Darts – Full Explanation

The market Away (+1.5) is a handicap bet in darts.
It means the away player is given a +1.5 leg or set advantage before the match starts (depending on the format).

This market is used in:

Legs format – Best of X legs
Sets format – Best of X sets

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What Does Away (+1.5) Mean?

You win your bet if the away player either:

Wins the match outright

OR

Loses the match by no more than 1 leg/set

The +1.5 serves as a “safety cushion”.

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EXAMPLES (Very Important!)

To make it clear, let’s use a sample match:

Michael van Gerwen (Home) vs
Luke Humphries (Away)

Bet placed: Humphries Away +1.5 Handicap

LEG FORMAT Example (Best of 11 legs – First to 6)

You Win If:

Final Score	Real Outcome	Handicap Applied	Bet Result
Humphries wins 6–4	Away wins	= 6–4	WIN
Humphries wins 6–5	Away wins	= 6–5	WIN
Humphries loses 5–6	Away loses by 1	Add +1.5 → 6.5–6	WIN
Humphries loses 4–6	Away loses by 2	Add +1.5 → 6–5.5	LOSE

Key Logic:

If Humphries keeps the match tight and loses by only 1 leg, your bet still wins.

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SET FORMAT Example (Best of 5 sets – First to 3)

Bet: Away Player +1.5 sets

Winning Outcomes

Actual Score	Handicap	Final	Result
Humphries wins 3–2	+1.5	4.5–2	WIN
Humphries loses 2–3	+1.5	3.5–3	WIN
Humphries loses 1–3	+1.5	2.5–3	LOSE

If he loses by 2 or more sets → bet loses.

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WHEN SHOULD YOU USE AWAY (+1.5)?

This bet is best when:

The underdog is strong

A player who is ranked lower but technically sharp and consistent.

Matches between players are usually tight

Head-to-head records with many close scores (6–5, 6–4, 3–2).

Away player is good at long matches

Some players grow stronger over many legs/sets.

When you’re uncertain who will win but expect a close game

Perfect for safety betting.

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 TEAM/PLAYER EXAMPLE BASED ON REAL CHARACTERISTICS

Let’s use two known styles:

Example Players

• Gerwyn Price (Home) – Powerful scorer, but sometimes loses focus.
• Jonny Clayton (Away) – Very consistent, rarely loses by large margins.

Bet: Clayton Away +1.5

Clayton might lose, but usually by:

• 6–5
• 6–4
• 3–2

He rarely collapses.
So +1.5 is a valuable buffer.

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Practical Betting Tips for Away (+1.5)

Check head-to-head margins

If the last 3–5 matches ended within 1 leg/set → great spot.

Favor solid, consistent players

Players who don’t lose heavily even when they lose.

Use in early tournament rounds

Favorites often start slow → outsiders keep it close.

Avoid players known for hot-and-cold form

Erratic players may lose 6–1 or 6–2 → bad for handicap bets.

Look for “value odds”

If a balanced match offers:
Away (+1.5) @ 1.45 – 1.70, this is typically strong value.

Track 180 and checkout percentages

High scorers keep matches close.

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BEST MATCH EXAMPLE TO USE AWAY (+1.5)

Rob Cross vs. Joe Cullen

These two often play close games (6–5, 6–4, 3–2).
If Cullen is Away (+1.5), you have a strong chance of winning.

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Summary

Away (+1.5) means:

You win if the away player wins OR loses by just 1 leg/set.

Best for:

• Tight matches
• Strong underdogs
• Consistent players

Avoid:

• One-sided mismatches
• Players who choke in pressure legs