A Beginner's Guide To Darts Betting Online
The popularity of darts has reached new heights over the past 20 years due to the money that has been pumped into the game from huge broadcasters such as Sky Sports. Nowadays, it is an extremely popular sport to make bets on, and this beginner’s guide to darts betting will help all those learning how to bet on the sport for the first time.
Darts Betting Terms
Darts, more so than any other sport, has a number of terms that are used that aren’t used anywhere else. Understanding what these terms are, and how they are used is essential for all beginners before betting on the sport.
- Bounce Out- When the dart hits the board and bounces back off. This sees a score of 0.
- Bullseye- The centre of the dartboard, which sees a player score 50.
- Bust- Hitting a total that is higher than the score that you need to achieve.
- Double- These are the outer rings around the board. Hitting this sees you double the number that you scored with the dart.
- Leg- A player will need to win a certain amount of legs in order to win a set.
- Nine Darter- Games will require players to achieve a target of 501. The quickest way to do that is scoring seven treble 20s, then a treble 19 and a double 12. It is still a rarity in the game.
- Oche- The line that players will stand at when throwing their darts.
What Are Accumulators And Singles?
There are two main ways to bet on the darts action, and they can be separated into singles and accumulators. Single bets are the most straightforward way to make a bet, as gamblers will make one bet, and the bet will be settled either as a winner or loser depending on how that bet goes.
However, accumulators are a very popular way to bet in darts, as this allows gamblers to select various single selections into one longer bet. Accumulators do come at a risk though, as all selections must win in order to receive the returns. They do have higher potential returns than single selections, but if one leg of your accumulator lets you down, then the bet is lost.
What Is A Handicap?
Handicap betting is a popular way to bet on a number of sports, and that is also the case with darts. Handicap betting will see the favoured selection start at a disadvantage that they must overcome. In darts, that will see a player start a disadvantage in terms of sets. A favoured player in a match may start at a disadvantage of -1.5 in sets, which means that the selection must win by two clear sets at the end of the match for the bet to be a winner. It is a more prominent market when betting on the biggest stars in the sport, as there is often a big difference between the levels of the best and worst players in competitions.
General Betting Tips
Many gamblers make the mistake that betting on darts is as easy as simply wagering money on the player that they recognise. However, there is more to betting on darts than that, and you must follow these steps to ensure that you make the best wagers:
- Competition History- If you’re betting on a match taking place at the World Championships or another major event, then you must consider the performances of the player that you’re betting on.
- Head to Head- Most match-ups in darts will be matches that have been played in the past. You must examine the head to head record to make a knowledgeable bet.
- PDC Order of Merit- The rankings will also be vital reading for gamblers before making a bet. This will help you find out how well the players involved have performed in the past.
Types Of Darts Bets
Beginner’s that are betting on darts for the first time must understand all the markets that are available to them, and what is required for a winning wager before making a bet. These are some of the most popular betting types and markets that you can bet on.
- Match Odds- The most prominent way to bet on darts is by wagering on the Match Odds market. Here, you will be betting on the player that you think will win the match.
- Correct Score- For more value, gamblers can bet on the Correct Score market. However, to get returns from this bet, you must correctly predict the number of sets that both players involved win during the match.
- Most 180s- We have already mentioned how rare 180s can be in darts, but you can wager on the player that will score the most in a match.
- Total Legs- You can wager on the over/under market in the total legs market. You will be betting against the benchmark set by the sportsbook, and returns will be awarded depending on whether you stake your money on the right selection.
Next Steps- Play For Real Money
All beginners must understand the markets that are available to them before making their opening bet on darts. However, once you feel confident enough, you can begin to make real money bets. You should start by betting on the markets that you fully understand, before then trying out the various other markets available with the leading sportsbooks.
