It’s week three in the Darts Premier League and as the table begins to take shape, those at the bottom will be becoming wary of their need for a win to kick-start their campaigns.
So, as expected, world champion Michael van Gerwen remains the only player in the competition with a 100% record. Wins against Smith and Suljovic see him sit on top of hill with four points, with Raymond van Barneveld, Mensur Suljovic, Peter Wright and Michael Smith all without wins.
Gerwyn Price is continuing to prove to be the shock performer in the league this year after failing to win once in the 2018 season. The Welshman may be the focus of the boo-boys each week on the circuit, but is using this negative energy to get under the skin, and inside the head of his opposition.
Rob Cross and Daryl Gurney make up places three and four in the league, with plenty of points still to play for as we enter the third week in Dublin.
Let’s take a look at the line up inside the 3Arena, Dublin:
Gerwyn Price vs. James Wade
This one could get really spicy. Both players have fallen out with the PDC crowd in recent months after showing too much aggression at the oche, however, it’s likely that the Dublin faithful will back Wade over Price. Both have turned into fantastic match-player, capable of winning legs ugly without scoring too well. Price has shown his vulnerability when the pressure mounts, with Wade too experienced to let chances slip. Expect this one to go the distance, with Wade just shading it.
Gerwyn Price 5-7 James Wade @ 13/2 (BetVictor)
Steve Lennon vs. Peter Wright
It’s Lennon’s homecoming, as the Irish ‘Contender’ looks to become the first to take two points off of one of the Premier League players. Wright has battled to two draws so far, and despite playing well in patches ‘Snakebite’ is yet to hit his prime. He’ll be sure to tinker with his darts once again, but is likely to get the beating of the inexperienced local. Wright, at a canter.
Peter Wright to win @ 1/2 (BetVictor)
Michael van Gerwen vs. Rob Cross
Former world champion Rob Cross has found ways to tame the beast of MVG on more than one occasion; however, the Dutchman seems to be throwing on autopilot at the moment. Cross expressed his love for the sport again after a tricky year on the circuit; ‘Voltage’ will be expected to run van Gerwen close. All 12 legs should be thrown here.
Over 10.5 legs @ 8/11 (BetVictor)
Michael Smith vs. Daryl Gurney
A battle between two of the most exciting players on the circuit, each with aspirations of reaching this year’s playoffs. Smith is yet to win a fixture in two attempts, and with the experience of a world championship final under his belt, ‘Bully’ should start reaping the rewards. Gurney will score well as the 180-bed takes a pounding from both. Back high scoring.
Over 6.5 180s thrown @ 8/11 (BetVictor)
Mensur Suljovic vs. Raymond van Barneveld
In footballing terms, this is a real six-pointer. Sure, we are only on the third week, but both Barney and Suljovic will be wary of their positioning in the table as some of the big-hitters start to stretch their legs at the top. A loss for either would seriously dent their chances of making the playoffs in May. Barney will have the crowd on his side once again, and it may just be enough to push the Dutchman over the finish line.
Raymond van Barneveld to win @ 2/1
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