Nathan Aspinall and Michael Smith collide in a hugely important showdown on Night 15 of the 2024 Premier League campaign and 1983 World Darts Champion Keith Deller MBE delivers his prediction and tips for the encounter.
Nathan Aspinall v Michael Smith (20:45)
This is the blockbuster match of the night for me, with so much riding on the outcome of this one!
Both players will know the importance of victory here - a win for Nathan Aspinall and he will all but secure himself a playoff spot, whilst Michael Smith knows a triumph will pull him right back into the top four picture.
This is going to be really close, and I will be going for 'Over 9.5 Legs' - we could even see a deciding leg to determine the winner, but just to give a little bit of breathing room, I feel the value lies with ten or more legs.
Yes, the game could be a little edgy given everything that is riding on it, but if we do get the ten or 11 legs, which I feel we will, then I'd be surprised not to see each of the players hit six or more maximums.
Read Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price prediction, tips and odds here
Read Luke Littler v Peter Wright prediction, tips and odds here
Read Luke Humphries v Rob Cross prediction, tips and odds here
Just three points separate Nathan Aspinall in third and Michael Smith in fifth and the two couldn't be much closer in the betting either.
'Bully Boy' will toe the oche as the slight 4/5 favourite, with Aspinall priced up at even-money to land what would be a telling blow on his close friend in Leeds.
View all match markets and odds for Nathan Aspinall v Michael Smith on site.
We've got a number of Bet Boosts >> available for Night 14 of the Premier League, including:
Match Double
Michael Smith To Win Match & Most 100+ Checkouts
Was 9/2 >> Now 5/1
Correct Leg Score
Nathan Aspinall to win 6-2
Was 9/1 >> Now 10/1
Total 180s
Over 8.5 Total 180s In The Match
Was 9/2 >> Now 5/1
View all Bet Boosts for Nathan Aspinall v Michael Smith on site.
Odds and Bet Boosts displayed were correct and available at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation.