Darts Betting Guide in 2026
Written by Andy Walker
Betting on the outright market of darts matches typically offers little added value since oddsmakers work diligently to price odds accurately. Alternative side markets may provide more attractive opportunities with better winning potential and work well for accumulators and same-game multi-bets. Understanding the most frequently used betting markets can help you find better value when betting on darts.
Match betting is as simple as it gets: the punter places a bet on one of the two players competing. It is by far the most popular market to bet on. Pick your winner and place your stake.
Handicap betting essentially mirrors match betting but includes a key distinction — players are evened out. When one competitor demonstrates superior skill, a handicap is introduced to balance the competition, typically awarding additional sets to one player.
Most 180s is another popular market. The maximum points per turn a player can score is 180 — hitting the triple 20 three times in a row. Punters can bet on which player they believe will achieve this the most times in one game.