2024 Premier League Darts predictions, odds and Night 1 betting tips

There is a World Championship final rematch on Night 1 of the 2024 Premier League Darts in Cardiff

The 20th edition of Premier League Darts commences in Cardiff on Thursday night, as eight of the PDC’s elite arrowsmiths begin a 17-week battle for one of darts’ most illustrious titles.

Michael van Gerwen made history last year when he clinched a record-breaking seventh Premier League crown by defeating Gerwyn Price 11-5 in the final. MVG will have his eyes firmly on the prize again, but, as always, he will face stiff competition.

Newly crowned World Champion Luke Humphries heads the outright betting at 3/1 with Betfair, while teenage sensation Luke Littler is the 7/2 joint second-favourite on Sky Bet.

Premier League Darts Predictions for Night 1

Peter Wright and Rob Cross contest the Cardiff curtain-raiser and the contrasting form of the pair points towards a victory for Voltage Rob Cross.

Gerwyn Price’s homecoming sees him go up against Nathan Aspinall and a raucous Welsh crowd can roar the Iceman to victory.

Michael van Gerwen and Michael Smith collide on night one and defending champion MVG should hit the ground running after winning the Dutch Darts Masters last weekend.

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries meet in a rematch of their World Championship final and The Nuke’s recent Masters showings suggest he could exact revenge on Cool Hand.

Who is the favourite to win Premier League Darts Night 1?

Michael van Gerwen is the 4/1 favourite on Unibet to secure opening-night glory. However, whatever way you look at it, the Dutchman faces a difficult task to collect the first five points on offer. MVG’s opening match with Michael Smith is no gimme and then a semi-final showdown with either Luke Humphries or Luke Littler would lie in wait.

Premier League Darts Night 1 Tips

Rob Cross and Gerwyn Price to Win - 19/20 on Coral

Peter Wright is enduring a difficult period on the oche and an opener with Rob Cross is unlikely to bring any respite.

Snakebite suffered a shock early exit from the 2024 World Darts Championship, while Cross made a deep run to the semi-finals. Back Voltage to claim victory against the struggling Scotsman.

We can double that selection up to 19/20 on Coral by backing Gerwyn Price to beat Nathan Aspinall. The Iceman should come flying out of the traps and he can make home advantage count against an opponent who is far from his fluent best at the moment.

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