Ross Smith vs Adam Leek Prediction & Betting Tips - New Zealand Darts Masters
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Darts Predictions
Ross Smith will take on Adam Leek in the opening round of the 2026 New Zealand Darts Masters on Friday morning. Smudger is having an excellent 2026, and our prediction is that he will mark his tournament debut with a victory.
Owing to his outstanding form over the past 12 months, the PDC has handed Ross Smith a spot to make his World Series debut this week, and he will also feature at the Australian Darts Masters.
Smudger has already racked up three PDC titles in 2026, including two Players Championship triumphs (5 and 20) either side of winning the International Darts Open, where he beat Ryan Searle.
Smith reached the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay last month and has won five of his last 10 matches across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Adam Leek is in his first season as a PDC Tour Card holder. The Aussie earned his card at Q-School back in January by beating compatriot Tyler Thorpe 6-5 in the final.
Lethal is still waiting for his first PDC title. His standout performance this year came at the Players Championship 21, where he beat Gian van Veen 6-2, averaging a very impressive 102.05.
Leek made his World Cup of Darts debut for Australia this year, partnering Damon Heta. This is his first competitive matchup against Smith.
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Ross Smith - Adam Leek Key Points
- Ross Smith is ranked 107 places above Leek in the PDC Order of Merit.
- Ross Smith has won three PDC titles this year.
- Ross Smith has won five of his last eight matches in all competitions.
- Adam Leek is on a four-match losing streak coming into this encounter.
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Our Ross Smith vs Adam Leek Prediction
Adam Leek has made a major impact on the domestic scene Down Under, but he now faces a major step-up in class, set to feature in his first World Series event against the PDC’s elite.
Ross Smith, on the other hand, has been one of the most improved players in world darts over the past year, and enters this competition off the back of a solid showing at the World Matchplay. We feel the Englishman will be too strong for his opponent in this one. Our Ross Smith vs Adam Leek prediction is Ross Smith wins.
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