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by Devesh Jaganath | in PDC World Darts Championship Predictions
The marquee matchup on Day 3 at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship will see Luke Humphries facing off against Ted Evetts. The winner of this match between Cool Hand and Super Ted will meet either Jeffrey de Graaf or Paul Lim in the second round. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Luke Humphries is another player who does not need much of an introduction. He is ranked second in the PDC Order of Merit and won the World Championships in 2024.
Among his achievements this year, Cool Hand won the World Masters and the Premier League, while he finished as the runner-up at the Grand Slam of Darts and European Championship.
Humphries lost to rising star Gian van Veen at the Players Championship final last month but has won 10 of his last 15 matches across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Ted Evetts has competed at several PDC World Championships in the past, but most of his attempts have ended in first-round exits, including his last two appearances.
Most of Super Ted’s best performances this year have come in the Challenger Tour. On the Players Championship circuit, he has lost 13 of his last 15 matches.
These two have faced off three times in the past, with Evetts leading 2-1. However, he lost the last encounter against Humphries 6-5.
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Luke Humphries - Ted Evetts Key Points
- Luke Humphries is the number two-ranked player in the world.
- Luke Humphries won the World Championships in 2024.
- Luke Humphries has won two major televised titles this year.
- Ted Evetts has lost nine of his last 10 ProTour matches.
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Our Luke Humphries vs Ted Evetts Prediction
Luke Humphries lost his world number one ranking last month, but that was more down to the incredible form of Luke Littler. Indeed, Cool Hand is still a force to be reckoned with and the second-favourite to win the World Championships this year.
Ted Evett has beaten Humphries twice in the past, but both those wins came over three years ago. Of late, Evett has struggled on the Pro Tour, and we feel he will be no match for his opponent in this one. Our Luke Humphries vs Ted Evett prediction is Luke Humphries wins and most 180s.
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