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Michael Van Gerwen – To Reach The Final @5/2
MVG is poised to make a strong run in the upcoming World Championship, with great odds to reach the final. Despite his recent loss to Luke Humphries in the Players Championship Finals, where Humphries triumphed 11-8, MVG’s track record speaks volumes.
The Dutch darts maestro is a three-time World Champion, securing titles in 2014, 2017, and 2019. Although he faced setbacks in the following years, including a runner-up finish in 2020 against Peter Wright and a quarter-final exit in 2021 to a red-hot Dave Chisnall, MVG’s hunger for a fourth title remains undiminished.
In 2022, a promising start was halted by COVID-19, forcing his withdrawal from the tournament. Fast forward to 2023, he reached the final but fell short against Michael Smith. Notably, he showcased exceptional form with top-tier averages throughout the competition.
Turning attention to the recent Players Championship Finals, despite the ultimate loss to Humphries, MVG’s performance was outstanding. His tournament average of 103.28 underscored his exceptional darts prowess. Analyzing his averages round by round reveals a stellar journey, with a peak of 118.52 in the second round.
With the 2024 draw positioning MVG as the 2-seed in the bottom half, potential obstacles like 7-seed Danny Noppert and 10-seed Damon Heta are notable but not insurmountable. The path to the Semi-finals seems clear, where a potential matchup with Humphries awaits.
Considering MVG’s recent form and the historical context, there’s a solid foundation for confidence in his ability to reach the final once again. While outright victory is within reach, playing it safe by betting on him to reach the final seems a prudent choice given the uncertainties of tournament play. It’s worth noting that MVG’s status as one of the greatest darts players adds weight to this prediction.
The 2024 PDC World Darts Championship is a professional darts event that will take place at Alexandra Palace in London, England, from 15 December 2023 to 3 January 2024. Image Credit: TheStandard.com
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