2025 Grand Slam of Darts: Day 1 Betting Tips

• Danny Noppert Most 180s: 20/21 at Ak Bets

Danny Noppert has been producing some fantastic numbers over the past few months and is getting back to his best at just the right time of the season.

His scoring power has been particularly impressive, and he looks a fantastic price to outscore the German debutant this afternoon.

• Damon Heta Most 180s & Win: 7/5 at SpreadEX

Damon Heta has had a strange season in 2025, but the Aussie boasts a solid record at the Grand Slam, with two quarter-finals in three attempts.

Martin Lukeman had a fabulous run to the final of last year's Grand Slam, but the Englishman has had a torrid year, reaching just two quarter-finals all season.

I expect this to be a nervous encounter, but Heta's scoring power will shine through, and he should outscore the out-of-form Lukeman and win.

• Over 7.5 Legs: 21/20 at Betfred

Gerywn Price has won the Grand Slam three times in his career, and this format clearly suits the Welshman. The Iceman has been struggling a little lately and has had a few niggly injuries that have disrupted his progress.

He always seems to get up for this event, though, and after failing to qualify last year, he'll look forward to being back in Wolves.

Ricky Evans seems to have turned a corner over the past few weeks, qualifying for the World Championship, the Players Championship, and the Grand Slam in the space of a week.

A confident Ricky Evans is a joy to watch, and the way he's been performing lately, he can certainly cause the Welshman plenty of problems.

• Wessel Nijman To Win: 11/10 at bet365

This looks set to be the tie of the day, after both players have had fabulous seasons. Josh Rock is emerging as a leading candidate for Premier League selection, whilst Wessel Nijman has continued to produce monstrous averages.

Nijman has missed doubles at crucial times on the big stage this year, which is clearly a worry. However, he continues to give himself those types of opportunities, and it's only a matter of time before he starts to pin those crucial doubles.

Rock comes into this tournament on a four-match losing streak, whilst Nijman has won 12 of his last 13, including winning PC33 last week.

• Gian van Veen 5-0: 5/2 at Ladbrokes

Gian van Veen has broken through to the elite after claiming his maiden TV ranking title at the European Championship. The World Youth Champion has been fantastic all season and is now almost a dead certainty for Premier League selection.

The Dutchman takes on the Women's World Matchplay Champion Lisa Ashton, who herself has had another very solid season. She could have done without this draw, though, especially as van Veen will be in an extremely confident mood.

• Luke Woodhouse To Win: 11/10 at BetVictor

Martin Schindler has failed to produce his best form this season, and although he's still won twice on tour in 2025, he's really struggled on TV.

First-round exits in the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, and a second-round exit in the European Championship simply aren't good enough for a player of his ranking and ability.

Luke Woodhouse has continued to push on this season and is starting to become more consistent. He comes into the Grand Slam in great form, after reaching the final of PC33 and coming through the qualifiers for this tournament.

A good run for the Englishman will cement his place in the top 32, and I think he's playing much better than Schindler right now and can come through a tight contest here.

• Over 7.5 Legs: 10/11 at BetVictor

Michael Smith showed real grit to come through the qualifiers for this tournament, especially after such a terrible run of form over the past 18 months.

Bully Boy has struggled with injury and confidence, but this could be the confidence boost he needs to get back to where he belongs.

Nathan Aspinall has played beautifully throughout most of the year and will once again be one of the favourites to come through the pack and win another major.

These two are great friends and have both suffered over the past few years, but Smith will be up for this and will want to show he can still compete with the elite.

• Under 6.5 Legs: 7/4 at Virgin Bet

Luke Humphries likes to send out a message in the first match of major TV tournaments, and I think he'll do that again tonight.

Experience of playing the Grand Slam is important because of its unique group stage format, and the World number 1 will know that and will try to take advantage of the American debutant.

• Beau Greaves Most 180s: 13/10 at Betway

Michael van Gerwen will be feeling the pressure tonight and will know how dangerous Beau Greaves is. The Dutchman also knows how to handle that pressure, so it will be interesting to see how he performs this evening.

Beau Greaves has created massive headlines over the past few months after securing a tour card, defeating Luke Littler en route to the World Youth Final, and winning 86 matches and 13 titles consecutively on the Women's Series.

It's clear that the 21-year-old is an immense talent, but for me, the biggest weapon she has in her arsenal is her ability to outscore her opponents. Her scoring power is up there with the best in the world, and I can see her outscoring Michael tonight.