2026 PDC World Championship: Betting tips for Thursday's action
The 2026 PDC World Championship's opening round of action is nearing a conclusion, with another double-header of darts action for fans to enjoy on Thursday.
Our arrows expert Matt Hill is on hand every day to give Odds Now readers his thoughts on the upcoming action and share some of his best betting angles.
And if you’re still looking to sharpen your senses for this year’s arrows extravaganza, why not check out Matt and Adam’s bumper 2026 PDC World Championship preview? All 64 round one matches were covered in under an hour, along with outright and quarter betting thoughts!
2pts - Callan Rydz 3-0 Patrick Kovacs correct score - EVS (Betfred)
2pts - Motomu Sakai to beat Thibault Tricole - 7/4 (various)
1.5pts - Jermaine Wattimena vs Dominik Gruellich over 3.5 sets - 5/6 (BetVictor)
0.5pts - Dominik Gruellich to beat Jermaine Wattimena - 5/1 (various)
1pt - Fallon Sherrock to beat Dave Chisnall - 4/1 (various)
1pt - Fallon Sherrock +1.5 sets handicap vs Dave Chisnall - 5/2 (various)
1pt - Alexis Toylo to beat Krzysztof Ratajski - 9/2 (10Bet - 4s also fine elsewhere)
1pt - Alexis Toylo +1.5 sets handicap vs Krzysztof Ratajski - 9/4 (various)
Total staked - 10pts
Total bets advised - 19
Total staked - 49pts
Total returned - 48.42pts
P/L = -0.58pts
Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.
Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.
Matt's p/l
7 Days
30 Days
Year 2025
