PDC Darts Betting Tips

• Format and Rules of PDC Championship Darts
• PDC Darts Markets And Best Darts Betting Tips
• PDC Tournament Darts Betting Tips
• PDC Top-Ranked Players
• 3 More Reasons To Bet On PDC Darts
• FAQs

PDC Darts is the undisputed leader in the world of darts. The Professional Darts Corporation hosts the premier tournaments of the darts season, including the PDC World Championship, the Grand Slam, Premier League Darts, and the European Championship. Darts betting action on PDC events is always lively and exciting.

If you play a handy game of darts or just enjoy watching the sport, you will have a fair understanding of darts betting opportunities. If you're new to the game, there are loads of darts tipsters, darts betting tips and darts predictions to get you up to speed. Free bets are readily on offer.

We're happy to provide an expert guide into the world of PDC darts betting.

Format and Rules of PDC Championship Darts

Championship darts are played over a number of legs or sets. The player who wins the most legs/sets wins the match. The players usually start each leg with a score of 501. The winner is the player who reaches zero first.

In major darts tournaments like the PDC World Darts Championship, players must win sets. A set typically comprises the best of 5 legs.

PDC Darts Markets And Best Darts Betting Tips

From the straightforward tournament winner market to slightly more complex handicap markets, PDC Darts provides a variety of betting opportunities, including:

Leg Betting

This bet entails betting on the final leg score in the match. Similar to football bet match scores, a winning Leg ticket will pay more than a win or match punt. It's a good darts tip to have as part of your strategy.

To Win First Set

This bet is offered in major tournaments like the PDC World Championship where the match format consists of sets. The bet simply entails picking a player to win the first set of the match.

Total 180s

In this spread bet, bookies will set a figure for the expected total number of 180s in the match. Punters can wager whether the 180s (all three darts in the triple 20s) thrown will be Over/Under the bookmaker's prediction. The combined 180 total of both players applies in this case.

Factors which should be weighed with this bet are the potential number of total legs/sets in the match, and also whether the participating players are skilled at throwing 180s. Some players prefer to revert to 19s if their first dart is pinned awkwardly on the board. Remember, if a dart falls out of the board, then its original score no longer counts.

Handicap Bets

Bookies also offer a number of handicap bets. For instance, they offer a handicap line relating to legs. In such a handicap, a favourite will be given a legs deficit, while an underdog gets a number of legs to start. The bet is designed to make the wager more interesting and the odds richer.

PDC Tournament Darts Betting Tips

The PDC Darts season is jam-packed with tournaments. Bettors have hundreds of matches across different formats to bet on. There is a wealth of darts betting information out there. The major events are supported by numerous expert darts predictions. Many betting sites will offer free bets to help set you up.

The following are crucial tournaments to follow:

1. PDC World Darts Championship (December/January)
2. UK Open Championship (March)
3. Premier League Darts (February to May on Sky Sports)
4. World Cup of Darts (May/June)
5. European Championship tournament (October)
6. Grand Slam of Darts (November)

Your favourite tips page will guide you to the best tournament odds, interesting matches and winning darts betting tips, including Premier League Darts Betting Tips.

Odds on your favourite player may differ from bookmaker to bookmaker, so it's well worth checking around. It's also recommended that you follow the smaller darts tournaments for free darts betting tips, and to stay tuned to factors which may impact players' tour performance going forward.

Smaller events immediately preceding a major tournament are often a better guide to a player's current form than the previous major televised showcase.

PDC Top-Ranked Players

The PDC presents the very best players in the world. Betting odds on a player may fluctuate from event to event, depending on the current form and tournament format. Most expert tipsters dispensing darts tips and best bets will tell you not to overlook the following talents in your darts betting plays:

Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional currently ranked number 3 in the world. He was the dominant force in the game from 2015 to 2021. He is a three-time PDC World Darts Champion.

Michael Smith was a young prodigy who has more than fulfilled his early promise. Nicknamed "Bully Boy", he is the reigning PDC World Darts Champion. Michael Smith vs Michael van Gerwen bouts often produce legendary matches.

Danny Noppert is another Dutch super-pro. He moved to the PDC in 2018 and is the 2022 UK Open champion.

Gerwyn Price is the top Welsh player on the circuit. Known as "The Iceman", he is currently enjoying a cracking season. Most darts predictions and betting tips fancy him for at least the semi-finals in any tournament he enters.

Another Welshman showing fine 2023 form is Jonny Clayton, known as "The Ferret."

Peter "Snakebite" Wright is recognised by his colourful mohawk and matching flash outfits.

Most of this colourful crew together with Chris Dobey, Nathan Aspinall and Dimitri van den Bergh are currently battling it out for the prestige Premier League Darts title.

3 More Reasons To Bet On PDC Darts

1. You will see the world's best players in action in thrilling, high-intensity contests.
2. Prize money for the premier league events tops £1 million.
3. Something surprising can always happen. Even the best players in the world have been known to suffer 'dartitis'. A lively crowd can also affect a player's performance.

FAQs

Which PDC tournament has the most prize money?

The 2023 PDC World Darts Championship had a prize pool of £2.5 million. The winner won £500,000.

What is the highest score you can make in darts?

180 is the highest score you can achieve in a round by scoring a 60 (treble 20) on each of your three throws.