World Series of Darts Finals: Barney, Van Gerwen contest quarters

Wily Wright, by comparison, took a short while to warm-up before beating bullish German teenager Max Hopp, but eventually emerged as a 6-3 victor. Throwing on home turf could prove key, so with both priced odds-on at 10/11 to triumph, it may be better to back Snakebite at 15/2 to edge his familiar foe 10-9.

Raymond van Barneveld v Michael van Gerwen

There’s no small matter of a match against currently unplayable compatriot Van Gerwen up first though and Barney is 4/1 to beat the 6/4 tournament favourite.

With both on top form this should be a cracker, though it is still tough to see past prolific Mighty Mike, who gained revenge against recent Grand Prix of Darts conqueror Robert Thornton in his first fray, at 1/6 to ultimately clinch the spoils.

Stephen Bunting v Phil Taylor

Punters can back The Power at a fantastic 5/2 to add this first-time title to his extensive and unparalleled collection, or at 2/9 to steer past St Helens star Bunting, who has beaten Taylor just once in eight attempts. Having won six World Series of Darts events, including three in 2015, the world number three is a superb shout to go all the way.

Adrian Lewis v Terry Jenkins

Plucky Jenkins’ hoodoo over The Flying Scotsman continues and the outsider’s luck is 2/1 to continue against Jackpot, who he shocked with 6-5 victory back in September. Lewis (2/5) overcame a potential banana skin of his own in Keegan Brown and should have too much quality overall, though with The Bull in form it could be a close clash.

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