Darts Betting

Darts continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and here at bet365, we bring you everything you need to get closer to the action. From darts matches and odds to the latest darts match news, previews, tips and guides, our hub is your one-stop destination for all things darts.

When it comes to darts betting, one of the most common questions is how the odds work. Simply put, betting odds reflect the likelihood of a player or team winning and determine how much you could win from your stake.

• Short odds (e.g., 1/4): These mean it's very likely to happen, so you win less money.

• Long odds (e.g., 10/1): These mean it's unlikely to happen, so you win more money if it does.

Odds are typically displayed in two formats:

• Fractional Odds (e.g., 6/4): This is the traditional UK format. If you bet £4, you'd win £6 profit, plus your original stake back. So, a £4 bet at 6/4 returns £10 (£6 profit + £4 stake).

• Decimal Odds (e.g., 2.50): This format is simpler for calculating returns. A bet of £10 at 2.50 odds would return £25 (£10 stake x 2.50). The profit is £15 (£25 total return - £10 stake).

If you’re unsure about what your bet could return, use our free online betting calculator to work out your potential payouts across different formats.

Studying darts statistics can significantly enhance your decision-making when placing bets. These figures provide objective insights into a player's form, strengths, and tendencies. Here are five key statistical areas to consider:

• Scoring Power (3-Dart Average, 180s, Ton+ Scores): This highlights how effectively a player accumulates points. High averages, a high frequency of 180s, and a strong rate of scoring 100+ points per visit often indicate a formidable player capable of dominating legs.

• Checkout Accuracy and Pressure Play: This measures a player's proficiency in finishing legs (checkout percentage) and their performance in critical moments. A player who consistently hits their doubles and maintains composure under pressure is vital for securing match wins.

• Player Form and Consistency: Recent tournament performances (e.g., their results in the last few major events) and how consistently a player performs at a high level are crucial indicators of their current capability.

• Head-to-Head Records and Matchups: A player's historical performance against a specific opponent can reveal significant advantages or disadvantages, offering valuable context for upcoming matches.

• Player Style, Venue, and Match Context: Understanding a player's typical approach (e.g., prolific scorer, clinical finisher), their record at specific venues or in different tournament formats (e.g., best of legs vs. best of sets), and how they handle pressure in crucial match situations is key to predicting outcomes.

When placing your bets on Sportsbook, all of this information is conveniently located on the match's statistics card or within player profiles to help you decide the outcome.

• Match Winner: This is the most straightforward bet, where you predict which of the two players will win the match.

• Most 180s: You bet on which player will hit the most maximums (180s) throughout the entire match.

• Highest Checkout: This market involves betting on which player will achieve the highest single checkout score to win a leg (e.g., hitting a 170 finish).

• Correct Score: A more challenging bet where you predict the exact final score of the match in terms of legs or sets (e.g., Player A to win 7-4 in legs, or 3-1 in sets).

• Total Legs / Total Sets (Over/Under): This market involves predicting whether the total number of legs or sets played in the match will be over or under a specified figure set by the bookmaker.

• Player Total Legs / Player Total Sets: You can bet on the total number of legs or sets a specific player will win in the match.

• First Set Winner / First Leg Winner: Predict which player will win the opening set or leg of the match.

• Outright Winner: This is a bet on which player will win the entire tournament, rather than just a single match.

• Player Specials: This is a broad category covering a variety of bets focusing on individual player statistics. Examples include a player to hit a certain number of 180s (Over/Under), or a player to achieve a specific checkout.

• First Player to Hit X 180s: Bet on which player will reach a specified number of 180s first during the match.