James Wade vs Kayden Milne Prediction & Betting Tips - New Zealand Darts Masters
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Darts Predictions
The opening round of the 2026 New Zealand Darts Masters will see James Wade take on Kayden Milne on Friday morning. The Machine is a former semi-finalist in this competition, and we fancy him to make a deep run this year, as discussed in our match prediction.
James Wade was one of the original eight PDC representatives at the inaugural New Zealand Darts Masters, and he is returning to the tournament for the first time since the 2022 edition.
The Machine has won one PDC title in 2026, claiming the opening Players Championship event of the season in Hildesheim by beating Nathan Aspinall 8-6 in the final back in February.
Wade reached the quarter-final at the 2026 World Matchplay last month and has won six of his last 10 matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Kayden Milne will be making his fourth appearance at the NZ Darts Masters. He is a regular on the DPNZ circuit and is one of the country’s most recognisable players on the World Series stage.
Smiley has two DPNZ titles in 2026. His best performance in this tournament came in 2022, when he defeated Fallon Sherrock 6-5 in the opening round before falling to Michael Smith in the quarter-finals.
However, Milne is currently on a seven-match losing streak in listed events. This is his first competitive matchup against Wade.
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James Wade - Kayden Milne Key Points
- James Wade is ranked sixth in the PDC Order of Merit.
- James Wade is a former semi-finalist in this competition.
- James Wade has won six of his last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Kayden Milne is on a seven-match losing streak in listed events.
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Our James Wade vs Kayden Milne Prediction
Kayden Milne is one of New Zealand’s most recognisable players on the World Series stage, but he has struggled in this competition lately, failing to win a match in the last three editions.
James Wade is returning to the New Zealand Darts Masters for the first time since 2022 following a solid showing at the World Matchplay last month. The Machine always finds an extra gear on the big stage, and we feel he will be too good for Milne in this match. Our James Wade vs Kayden Milne prediction is James Wade wins.
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