Phil Taylors World Grand Prix Darts Odds

Phil Taylors World Grand Prix darts odds in the World Darts Grand Prix betting shortened to 8/13 after his victory over Ronny Baxter in the first round of the tournament being held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. Taylor won his match 2-0 and set the precedent for the highest average in the process. His 96.72 average was far too much for Baxter, who played well but was outclassed by a man who looks in impeccable form. The World number one, who was beaten in the first round last year can afford to relax for a while now before playing Colin Osbourne on Thursday. Osbourne won in a tight match against the old man of the tournament, 67 year old John MaGowan but will need to improve considerably if he is to get the better of Taylor.

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The shock so far of the tournament was the elimination of reigning champion and world number two, James Wade. He was put out in the very first match by qualifier Tony Eccles and has surely left the door open for his great rival, Raymond Van Barnavald to win through from the top half of the draw. Eccles will now play Mervyn King in the next round while Van Barnavald goes up against Adrian Lewis.

Others who should be considered are reigning World Champion, John Part and the seemingly in form Andy Hamilton. Betting is 8/13 Taylor, 13/2 Van Barnavald, 20/1 King, 20/1 Colin Lloyd, 25/1 Lewis, Denis Preistley, Part, 33/1 Robert Thornton, Kevin Painter, Wayne Mardle, 40/1 Hamilton, Eccles.

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