Luke Littler vs Ross Smith Tips

Luke Littler likes the longer format in darts and I expect him to be too strong for Smith here. Littler beat an in-form Clayton in his last match, and this match is likely to be an easier task.

Smith is ranked 13th in the world. He eliminated Dave Chisnall in the round of 16, winning 6-4. Littler has lost one of his last three games, 6-4 against Gian van Veen. Last year, Smith defeated Littler 6-5 at the Players Championship 7.

Luke Littler is the most consistent 180 hitter out there. Even though Ross Smith is strong at the 180s, you still would have to fancy Littler to hit the most 180s in this match.

Luke Littler and Ross Smith can definitely make 180s. In the last three matches between them, Littler was the player with the most 180s. But the situation will be different today because Smith made the most 180s in his last two matches, and he is in quite a good mood now.

I think Smith has the scoring power to compete with Littler. Although this is now a first to 10 format, I think that Smith does have the ability to compete with Littler. He needs to improve on his finishing, but if he can play at the same level he did yesterday, I would highly rate Smith to at least push Littler.

The longer format tends to suit Luke Littler, and we all know about the quality he has. Ross Smith just scraped through the last round with a 6-4 win against Chisnall. I expect Luke Littler to win this match.