Dave Chisnall will be looking to give his Premier League Darts season a boost when he doubles up in the absence of Michael van Gerwen in Exeter, as great rivals Gary Anderson and Phil Taylor meet at the Westpoint Arena.
Reigning Premier League champion Van Gerwen has been sidelined with a back injury from Night Five of the season, meaning that he misses out on his clash with James Wade.
Dave Chisnall v Raymond van Barneveld - 19:15
The opening game of the night should see an easy win for van Barneveld. In last year's Premier League he beat Chisnall twice and has the better form of the two - beating Adrian Lewis and holding Peter Wright to a draw so far this season.
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Chizzy has been typically inconsistent this season - losing to Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Jelle Klaassen. This game can only go one way in my opinion and that's the Dutchman's. Back Barney to beat Chisnall at 11/10.
Jelle Klaasen v Kim Huybrechts - 20:00
This is essentially the battle not to finish bottom in the Premier League. Klaasen has shown potential in his last few games, including beating Chisnall comfortably, whilst Huybrechts nearly beat Taylor but missed match darts and ended up drawing; whilst also pushing Wade close and earning a draw from Barney.
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I think this will be a tighter affair than most people think, but should go Klaasen's way in the end. I wouldn't risk my money there though and have decided instead to focus on 180s. Huybrechts has hit two 180s in three of his four games so far and The Cobra is able to better that - hitting 3, 2, 4 and 4 in the Premier League so far. Jelle Klaasen Most 180s at 5/6 is the play here.
Gary Anderson v Phil Taylor - 20:45
It feels wrong to say this, but Phil Taylor's time at the top of darts is truly over. He's no longer able to keep up with Gary Anderson or Michael van Gerwen anymore and I think it'll show clearly in this game.
The Flying Scotsman hasn't really turned up so far but if he plays anywhere near his best tonight, he wins this one at a canter. Taylor was held to a draw by Huybrechts last week but in reality he should really have lost. The Belgian missed Double 8 at 6-4 up and then Double 10 at 6-5, allowing Taylor to salvage a point.
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We expect Anderson to beat Taylor and Hit Most 180s at 6/4.
Adrian Lewis v Peter Wright - 21:30
I don't think anyone was expecting Lewis put in against MvG last week so hats off to him for that but Wright will know now that he has a tough game ahead if Lewis plays like he can. Unfortunately for Jackpot, Snakebite Wright is well in form too with only the 'big three' beating him since November last year.
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This game looks set to be a cracker and with Lewis' advantage on the H2H (winning five of their last six meetings) we're looking at a different angle. Wright has outscored Lewis on the 180s 13-7 so far in the Premier League and we fancy him to extend that lead tonight. Back Snakebite Most 180s at evens.
Words By: Darts By Babedi