Bookmakers Ladbrokes have revealed the 10 most popular picks with punters to win the World Darts Championship.
The official betting partner of the 2023 World Darts Championship say Michael Smith – who recently ended his long wait to capture a major title by winning the Grand Slam – is top of the popularity charts as things stand, with 12.7% of all outright bets being placed on Bully Boy, who is 13/2 to go all the way.
Unsurprisingly, Michael van Gerwen – the 13/5 favourite – is right behind in terms of bets placed with 11.8% of the share, while debutant Josh Rock is sixth in the popularity charts for the Sid Waddell Trophy.
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World number one Gerwyn Price is next up with 7.8%, just ahead of defending champion Peter Wright, who begins his campaign tonight with a second round tie against either Mickey Mansell or Ben Robb, who meet in the first match of the tournament.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Michael Smith heads to Ally Pally in fine form, and punters are seemingly convinced Bully Boy will go all the way at the Worlds.”
He added: “All eyes will inevitably be on how Beau Greaves fares in her opener, but Josh Rock is very much among the ones to watch, and the up-and-comer boasts a healthy backing in the popularity charts as things stand.”
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Ladbrokes Latest Betting
Most popular picks to win World Darts Championship (% of total outright bets placed)
Michael Smith – 12.7%
Michael van Gerwen – 11.8%
Gerwyn Price – 7.8%
Peter Wright – 7.2%
Jonny Clayton – 6%
Josh Rock – 5.1%
Joe Cullen – 4.5%
Luke Humphries – 4.3%
Nathan Aspinall – 4.2%
Gary Anderson – 3.6%
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