The 2025 BetMGM Premier League moves onto the OVO Hydro in Glasgow for night 2. Last week we saw the world number 1 Luke Humphries stamp down his authority on his way to winning night 1 in Belfast.
'Cool Hand' beat Nathan Aspinall, Michael van Gerwen, and Chris Dobey en route to gaining maximum points in Belfast. We also saw the second-highest losing average in Premier League history as Luke Littler lost to Michael van Gerwen 6-5 with a 113.91 average almost surpassing the record of 115.80 when Phil Taylor lost to Raymond van Barneveld in 2015.
It's quite clear the standard is now astonishing at times in this modern era of darts but it's also refreshing to see that the players are refusing to back down against the imperious Luke Littler.
Since breaking onto the scene and catapulting himself into stardom, 'The Nuke' has looked almost unbeatable at times. For a while, it looked as if he would dominate the PDC circuit, but just lately, especially since the World Championship, the players seem to have raised their game against the young phenom.
Incredibly, in Littler's last 4 defeats on TV, he's averaged 105.12, 107.59, 108.50, and 113.91. I've seen a few comments in media over the past few weeks since the World Championship with concerns over his form after not winning a tournament so far in 2025, but it is quite clear to me, that he's still playing superbly, and it is a matter of time before the wins return.
The Players Championship floor events returned this week on Monday and Tuesday, with Rob Cross and Gerwyn Price continuing their impressive start to the 2025 season, winning events 1 and 2 respectfully.
James Hubbard's Premier League Darts Predictions (Night 2)
Michael van Gerwen vs Stephen Bunting
- Michael van Gerwen most 180s: 7/5 at Betfair
Michael van Gerwen was looking hungry and very sharp last week in Belfast which was slightly surprising as he hasn't played a great deal so far this season and skipped the Players Championship floor events earlier in the week. I understand it though as it looks as if the Dutchman may well be managing his schedule this season.
He beat Luke Littler in his first match last week, averaging 105.91, and hitting 6 180s in a game he could easily have won 6-3 after missing 3 clear at a double before ultimately winning a last-leg decider. He then lost 6-5 in a tight match against eventual night 1 winner, Luke Humphries.
Stephen Bunting lost his first match back in the Premier League since 2015, 6-4 to Rob Cross. 'The Bullet' looked nervous and failed to live up to his brilliant form coming into this event, I think we can probably forgive him for that though as it's been so long since he was on a Premier League stage.
I have a feeling this season Michael van Gerwen is looking in a bullish mood which always tends to bring the best out of him. Last week's win against Luke Littler will do wonders for his confidence. He hit 6 180s during that match whilst Bunting only hit 2 so I think the odds for the Dutchman to have the most 180s are too big to ignore.
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James is a former professional dart player who enjoys writing about darts, golf and football. In 2012, he was crowned the PDC World Youth Champion and these days, he puts his expertise to use with betting tips for BettingLounge readers.