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Predicting the PDC World Darts Championship: Watch a quarter-by-quarter preview of the Ally Pally showpiece with best bets, tips and accas

By Sporting Life
Darts
Fri December 15, 2023 · 11M ago

Dartmas is almost upon us so here's our preview, predictions and best bets for the biggest tournament in darts – the Paddy Power PDC World Championship!

Darts presenter Abigail Davies is joined by major winner, commentator and Sporting Life columnist Paul Nicholson as well as our very own resident darts expert Chris Hammer to guide you through each quarter the 96-player draw and, hopefully, predict the eventual champion.

The panel of three debate the chances of star names including Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson, Gerwyn Price and defending champion Michael Smith while they also assess which of the 'outsiders' can mount a lengthy run and discuss how many nine-dart finishes we'll see at the Alexandra Palace this year.

The action begins on December 15 so make sure you head over to www.sportinglife.com/darts throughout the tournament for full extensive coverage and analysis.

Let us know who you think will lift the Sid Waddell Trophy on January 3 in the comments on our YouTube page and don't forget to subscribe for more great darts videos in the coming weeks and months.

BACK OUR SELECTIONS!

If you agree with any of the pundits' picks you can head to the SPORTING LIFE WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW SHOW TIPS section on www.paddypower.com/darts AND the SPORTING LIFE WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW SHOW QUARTER ACCA TIPS section to back your favourites at special 'Power Prices'.

Show Chapters:

  • 00:00 What's happened to Michael Smith?
  • 02:25 Who wins the world title and who is runner-up?
  • 09:42 Quarter One preview & predictions
  • 13:22 Quarter Two preview & predictions
  • 17:40 Quarter Three preview & predictions
  • 22:15 Quarter Four preview & predictions
  • 27:10 Quarter Accas Revealed
  • 27:30 How many nine-darters will there be?
  • 29:30 Best bets

ALSO WATCH: HOW TO BECOME A DARTS PROFESSIONAL

Leading pundit and former major winner Paul Nicholson joins host Dom Newton and Sporting Life's darts expert Chris Hammer to discuss the 'darting pyramid', the importance of averages, how to crack Q School and other factors such as choosing sponsors, nicknames and walk-on music.

How to become a darts professional!

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