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Luke Humphries vs Luke Littler – PDC Championship 2025, Odds, Tips and Predictions
The PDC Championship once again rolls around, and with Luke Humphries and Luke Littler on a collision course it will be one for the history books! SportsBoom unpacks everything you need to know ahead of the spectacle, giving a closer look at the two Lukes.
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The PDC World Championship is back, and while Luke Littler might be the bookmakers favourite – make sure you make use of your promos for dart bets in the lead up to the Championship - early on, he is on a collision course with the defending champion, Luke Humphries, at the semi-final stage. At 2/1 with Bet365, the 17-year-old could very well become the youngest champion in the history of the sport! Make sure to have a real feel feel for the Championships with all of your favourite sportbooks!
Luke Littler vs Luke Humphries PDC World Darts Championship Details
If these two are to meet at the PDC World Darts Championship, it can only be at the semi-final stage given the draw of this year’s edition of the event. The last time these two faced off, Humphries emerged victorious. The 29-year-old retained his Players Championship title beating his rival 11-7 in the final.
Odds and Betting Tips
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries both dominate the betting boards heading into the PDC Darts World Championship, and given the year they’ve both had, you ca understand why.
Current Odds – PDC World Darts Championship Winner
Luke Littler: 11/4
Luke Humphries: 79/20
Betting Tips and Predictions
Our suggested bets for the upcoming Championships are outlined below, get some skin in the game ahead of the spectacle in London!
As we have already outlined, the support for the two Lukes is expected and justified. Michael Van Gerwen is a player who is always relevant in the big tournaments and given the season Gary Anderson is enjoying, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see punters giving him their support.
Ross Smith and Mike de Decker who have shown that they are players who are to be taken seriously. Chris Dobey and Damon Heta are also two players who seemingly have the style and approach to stake a claim in this tournament and may just rank as two outside options.
We think Luke Humphries is an excellent pick to retain his title. He is on course to meet Littler in the semi-final (should they both progress), but at 79/20 with Betway, he offers incredible value.
Mike De Decker won his first major trophy in the Grand Prix final, beating Luke Humphries long the way. He has shown that he can stand next to the so-called ‘big boys’ and hold his own. At 10/1 with Betway, we have him penned in as our outsider pick.
Battle of the Two Luke’s: Head-to-Head Record
A closer look at the head-to-head battle between the two Lukes.
Head-to-head battle between the two Lukes
| Tournament | Result |
| PDC Players Championship | Humphries (11-7) |
| PDC European Tour – Czech Darts Open | Humphries (7-4) |
| PDC European Tour – Swiss Darts Trophy | Humphries (6-3) |
| Players Championship 17/09/2024 | Littler (6-2) |
| Players Championship 08/04/2024 | Littler (6-5) |
Players Performance and Statistics
Let’s have a look at key indicators
Luke Humphries
Humphries is currently ranked as the number one player in the world, he comes into this tournament off the back of five straight wins. Given the fact that he has also claimed silverware heading into to the Championships, you can expect Humphries to come into this game with a heap of confidence.
His current statistics include:
Average: 99.61
180/Leg: 0.351
Doubles %: 42.20%
Leg Win: 59.48%
It goes without saying that his greatest strength is arguably his ability to stay absolutely calm under immense pressure is the lynchpin to his success. He never looks frazzled and it’s as if nothing fazes him during the game.
Luke Littler
Littler has once again ripped up tress during this season. Once again finding major silverware and closing out some massive legs, Littler will be brimming with confidence ahead of the Championships. Humphries will always be a true contender for Luke, denying him the Players Championship and handing him more defeats than any other player on the circuit.
Average: 110.43
180/Leg: Luke ranks 18th in the history of darts for the most 180s thrown in a year.
At just 17 years old, Littler is one of the most confident players you will find. His mentality is absolutely incredible, he oozes confidence and total belief in his own ability. The fact that he goes into every game thinking that he cannot be beaten is largely the reason he doesn’t get beat often!
Famously, his rivals were warned that he possesses ‘no weaknesses’ but in Luke Humphries he might have found an opponent that he struggles to get past.
Value Bets for the Championship
Mike De Decker: Top 2 finish at the PDC Championships (10/1 with Betway)
Quarter 1 Winner: Luke Humphries (57/50 with Betway)
Quarter 2 Winner: Luke Littler (21/20 with Betway)
Quarter 3 Winner: Chris Dobey (61/10 with Betway)
Quarter 4 Winner: Michael Van Gerwen (11/4 with Betway)
Championship Prediction
For us, Luke Humphries offers just the right amount of value, coupled with the right amount of ability and form to justify our selection as Champion. At 79/20 with Betway, we say go in with provident fund confidence!
The only stumbling block may come at the final four stage, where the two Lukes are like to battle it out for a place in the final. However, again given Humphries’ form and the fact that he has seemingly had the better of Littler this year, he remains our confident pick for the Championship title come January 3rd, 2025.
FAQ’s
There are a host of bookmakers who will offer competitive odds for the tournament, among them; Hollywoodbets, Betway, Bet365, 888Sport and Playabets.
As is the case in any sport, momentum is key to ensuring that anyone might have a shot on their day! Chris Dobey, Cameron Menzies and Niko Springer all make excellent claims to the title of ‘Dark Horse’ – for us, Chris Dobey is the pick.
The two Lukes, Humphries and Littler, dominate the betting boards. For us, Humphries is the pick!
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