Grand Slam of Darts: Mickey Mansell v Martin Lukeman prediction, tips and odds

Keith Deller MBE shares his best bets for Sunday's fascinating Grand Slam of Darts semi-final clash between Mickey Mansell and Martin Lukeman.

Mickey Mansell v Martin Lukeman tips, prediction & start time

Mickey Mansell v Martin Lukeman
Sunday 17th November (13:20)

Over 28.5 Legs in the match @ 5/4
Mickey Mansell leading after 4 Legs @ 9/4
Over 12.5 180s in the match @ 6/4
5+ Total 100+ Checkouts in the match @ 10/3

Not many would have envisioned Mickey Mansell and Martin Lukeman in the final four of the Grand Slam of Darts!

This is a surprise semi-final and there's so much on the line, not least because of the chance of making the final and the £70,000 prize money on offer, but also because the winner of this match will be back at the Grand Slam again next year.

I don't think there's much in it. Lukeman is playing slightly better of the pair but Mansell did excellently to come back from 4-1 down, he's performing impressively and he can finish well; you just can't underestimate this guy.

I'm taking at least 29 legs in the match, but I'm also backing Mansell to do the opposite to his quarter-final clash and make a fast start against Lukeman and lead after four legs.

Though Mansell got 10 180s against Cameron Menzies, this is going to be an edgy game. With that said, I still expect them both to produce at least 13 maximums in the match.

Five-plus 100+ checkouts also takes my eye in this contest. They're both very deliberate players and I think this will have a great chance as I'm expecting there to be a lot of legs.

It's a very close call and if I was to pick one, I can see Lukeman just sneaking the victory. Either way, it will be great to see how they both get on with so much on the line.

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