ROD HARRINGTON previews the 13th league night of the Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts.
The Sky Sports expert looks at the four games to be held at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle in the Premier League's penultimate league night.
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Rod Harrington says:
WITH Phil Taylor heading the league table there are three places in the play-offs on offer for five players who are in the mix.
Nobody wants to finish fourth, because they will play Phil in the semi-finals at Wembley, but everything's up for grabs in these final two weeks and it could even come down to leg difference.
Here's how I see this week's games...
ADRIAN LEWIS v RONNIE BAXTER
This is a must-win game for Adrian Lewis and if he loses I can't see him making the top four because he plays Phil Taylor in the final week. Ronnie's on 12 points and a win should put him into the semi-finals.
Adrian hasn't been played as well as he can in the last few weeks but Ronnie has been a solid performer throughout the season and has been taking his chances when given them.
Adrian will give him chances during this match and that could be his downfall.
Sky Bet Odds
Adrian Lewis 5/6, Draw 7/2, Ronnie Baxter 15/8
MERVYN KING v RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD
Raymond van Barneveld did a nine-darter last week and it was a fine match against Terry Jenkins as he held on for his first win in six.
Mervyn, like Ronnie Baxter, has been solid and knows he needs one point at least to make the semi-finals at Wembley.
Raymond cannot qualify for the semi-finals but wants to beat Mervyn and at 11/8 he's a fine bet - but I think the draw is the bet in this match.
Sky Bet Odds
Mervyn King 6/5, Draw 7/2, Raymond van Barneveld 11/8
JAMES WADE v SIMON WHITLOCK
Simon has been a breath of fresh air this year and he is in the qualifying positions because of his checkouts.
James, like Adrian Lewis, has everything in his locker to be a multiple World Champion but has been up and down this year.
Both of these players need a win and will be going out all guns blazing, and a draw at 7/2 looks a good bet.
Sky Bet Odds
James Wade 6/5, Draw 7/2, Simon Whitlock 11/8
TERRY JENKINS v PHIL TAYLOR
Terry can't qualify now but knows he can relax and play some good darts against Phil in this match - and Terry has a good record against Phil.
He's had wins and draws against him before on TV but I can't see him getting anything here.
I can see Phil winning this one by a convincing few legs.
Sky Bet Odds
Terry Jenkins 12/1, Draw 7/1, Phil Taylor 1/8