Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price Prediction & Betting Tips - PDC World Matchplay Darts
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by Devesh Jaganath | in PDC World Matchplay Darts Predictions
Luke Littler will defend his World Matchplay title against Gerwyn Price in the Grand Final at Winter Gardens on Sunday evening. The Nuke has won his last eight matches against this opponent, and our prediction is that the teenager will defend his title.
Luke Littler has once again proven why many consider him to be a once-in-a-lifetime talent here in Blackpool, having got to the final with no issues, trouncing Dirk van Duijvenbode 17-5 in the semis.
The Nuke’s scoring has gotten better with each round. He is now averaging 110.94 in the tournament and pinned 16 180s in his last match, while converting 50% of his checkout attempts.
Littler has won 22 of his last 26 matches in all competitions. All four losses in this period came against Luke Humphries.
Meanwhile, Gerwyn Price stormed into the final with a mightily impressive 17-10 victory over Gian van Veen. He beat Martin Schindler, Rob Cross and Ross Smith earlier in the competition.
The Iceman is averaging 96.63 in this competition. He recorded six 180s against the Giant in the semi-final, while converting 42.5% of his checkout attempts and a 125 highest checkout.
Price has won six of his last 10 matches in all competitions, but has not beaten this opponent since the Bahrain Darts Masters in mid-January.
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Luke Littler - Gerwyn Price Key Points
- Luke Littler is the number-one-ranked player in the PDC Order of Merit.
- Luke Littler has won 22 of his last 26 matches in all competitions.
- Luke Littler has won his last nine matches against this opponent.
- Luke Littler is averaging 110.94 in this competition.
- Gerwyn Price is averaging 96.63 in this competition.
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Our Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price Prediction
First off, we will say that it will surprise us if Gerwyn Price went on to win the World Matchplay. The Iceman has the mettle and determination, and a punt on the outsider is certainly not out the question.
However, Luke Littler is a generational talent, and he is showing it again here in Blackpool. The teenager is averaging 110.94 in this competition, has won his last nine matches against this opponent, and we are firmly behind the Nuke defending his title. Our Luke Littler vs Gerwyn Price prediction is Luke Littler wins & most 180s.
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