Van Gerwen Odds-On For Title

Michael van Gerwen (Lawrence Lustig/PDC)

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN is the odds-on favourite to claim Unibet Premier League glory in Thursday's Play-Offs at The O2.

Dutchman Van Gerwen is aiming to collect his fourth Premier League title, and third successive win, when the 2018 season culminates with the semi-finals and final on Thursday.

Van Gerwen topped the regular season's league table for a sixth straight year to claim the £25,000 league leader's bonus, and is aiming to continue his remarkable Premier League record.

The 29-year-old - won won the Dutch Darts Masters over the weekend - has also reached the final in each of his previous five seasons in the Premier League, and is the 1/2 favourite with sponsors Unibet.

Two-time Premier League champion Gary Anderson is 7/2 as he aims to follow up his 2011 and 2015 successes with another title.

World Champion Rob Cross is 7/1, with Michael Smith the 10/1 outsider going into the Play-Offs as he competes in only his second televised semi-final.

Van Gerwen is a heavy 1/5 favourite going into his semi-final with Cross (7/2), with Anderson 2/5 to claim success in his last four clash with Smith (2/1).

The Unibet Premier League Play-Offs will be held on Thursday May 17 at The O2 in London. For tickets, visit www.axs.com or call 0844 856 0202.

Unibet Odds
Tournament Winner Odds

1/2 Michael van Gerwen
7/2 Gary Anderson
7/1 Rob Cross
10/1 Michael Smith

Semi-Final Match Odds
1/5 Michael van Gerwen
7/2 Rob Cross

2/1 Michael Smith
2/5 Gary Anderson
Odds correct at time of writing, courtesy www.unibet.co.uk. Subject to fluctuation.