World Championship Final in Darts: Will the King Abdicate for the Palace Prince?

A spectacular World Championship Final awaits us at Ally Pally.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Yesterday's betting tips for the semi-finals fell just short. Michael van Gerwen dominated Chris Dobey with an overwhelming 6-1 set victory, leaving our underdog pick with little chance. Meanwhile, Luke Littler's commanding 6-1 win over Stephen Bunting cut the match short, leaving us narrowly missing the over 28.5 180s bet.

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The Prince of the Palace vs The King

But today, the World Championship Final takes center stage, and we're ready to go again! Last year’s final saw Luke Littler narrowly lose to World No. 1 Luke Humphries. This year, the 17-year-old has made it all the way once more, facing the three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen in what promises to be a legendary showdown.

Dubbed the Prince of Ally Pally, Littler is a rising star. But if “The Nuke” is darts’ prince, “Mighty” Michael van Gerwen is undoubtedly the king, boasting three World Championship titles. However, every reign eventually ends, and tonight could mark a changing of the guard. Bookmakers seem to think so—Littler entered the tournament as the favorite with 3.00 odds to win outright and is now listed at just 1.35 to triumph over the Dutch powerhouse.

We’re steering clear of those short odds, but there are other valuable bets to consider for tonight’s grand final.

Bet 1: Highest Checkout Over 152.5

Luke Littler’s incredible scoring ability means he rarely leaves large point totals for checkouts. However, we saw him hit the maximum 170 yesterday, and Michael van Gerwen is renowned for his high checkouts. With the line set at 152.5 for tonight's final, this looks like a solid opportunity. We're placing 2 units at 1.81 odds.

Bet 2: King of the Oche – Luke Littler

It feels bold to back 17-year-old Littler as such a heavy favorite, but “The Nuke” is no ordinary talent. He’s the most promising player to emerge in the PDC since van Gerwen himself broke through. However, unlike the Dutchman—who waited until age 25 to claim his first world title—Littler could shatter that record tonight.

To win King of the Oche, a player must win the match, achieve the highest checkout, and hit the most 180s. I believe Littler will check all these boxes and claim victory in style. We’re placing 3 units on this for tonight. Both bets are placed at our friends at Betsmith.

Good luck, and may the best darts player win!