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Luke Littler kicks off Round Two of the PDC World Championship against David Davies in a match that should be clean sailing for the World No. 1. Littler was in impervious form in his first round tie, seeing off Darius Labanauskas in imperious style. The Nuke averaged 101.54 during that match, nailing seven 180s and a 64.29% checkout average.
NHS manager Davies came through in straight sets over Mario Vandenbogaerde on what was his World Darts Championship debut. Now he takes to the stage again with a much more difficult prospect in front of him. Despite that, Davies knows he’s the underdog in every game he would be going into, so the Welshman will no doubt have no fear even though it is Littler in front of him.
Below, we look at some smart bets which you can make on this match.
Littler v Davies Tips
Littler to get over 3.5 180s - 1/4 @ bet365
180s in every set (Yes) - 1/3 @ bet365
Littler most 100+ checkouts - 1/3 @ bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Littler will find the 180s
The best maximum hitter in the world is Luke Littler. The Nuke has hit 929 180s in the last 12 months, which is just over 250 more than Beau Greaves in second. In his first round, he nailed seven 180s, and overall, he has hit four or more 180s in his last 11 televised matches. There is not much more to it than Littler is the most reliable 180 hitter in the world, and at 1/4 to get over 3.5 here, I think this is a savvy bet to make.
Tip: Littler to get over 3.5 180s - 1/4 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if Luke Littler hits four or more 180s in the match.
Each set will see a 180
The rationale here doubles down on what was said before about Littler’s 180 hitting. In his previous match, there were two or more 180s thrown in every set, and what works in this market is that it is not just up to Littler to hit the 180s, but also Davies. Against Vandenbogaerde, Davies hit three 180s, one in the first set and two in the third set. Between them, I would say it is more likely than not for them to get a 180 in each set.
Tip: 180s in every set (Yes) - 1/3 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: For this to win, a 180 needs to be hit in every set by any player.
Back Littler on ton-plus finishes
Another market to back the Nuke on. Littler has hit a 100+ finish in five of his last six televised matches compared to Davies, who only has one in his last four matches. Davies also did not have a 100+ finish in his first round match, whereas Littler hit two. With Littler being ahead in every metric for the last 12 months, and judging on their recent match history, Littler should get more 100+ finishes than Davies.
Tip: Littler to get most 100+ checkouts - 1/3 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet is a winner if Luke Littler hits more 100+ checkouts than David Davies.
Littler v Davies Odds
Luke Littler to win: 1/33 @ bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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