- Bet on Michael van Gerwen to beat Stephen Bunting on Night 1 of the 2026 Premier League season with -165 odds.
- Gerwen is a strong bet to defeat Bunting based on their previous head-to-head matchups and their futures odds for this season.
NEWCASTLE, England – The best bet for the 2026 Premier League Night 1 is for Michael van Gerwen to beat Stephen Bunting with -165 odds. Gerwin to cover the -1.5 spread with even odds is another excellent option, as the Premier League season gets underway.
Stephen Bunting vs Michael van Gerwen Odds
| Player | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Bunting | +1.5 (-130) | +125 | O 9.5 (-105) |
| Michael van Gerwin | -1.5 (+100) | -165 | U 9.5 (-125) |
Bet on Michael van Gerwin to Beat Stephen Bunting
When Michael van Gerwin steps up to the board against Stephen Bunting, history and odds at legal darts betting sites will be strongly backing the legend. Gerwin has won the Premier League seven times in his illustrious career, while Bunting’s best finish was eighth in both 2015 and 2025.
The differences in their historical success are not the only, or even main, reason to bet on van Gerwin to beat Bunting.
The real reason to back Michael Van Gerwin at legal sports betting sites is that he has historically dominated Bunting head-to-head.
When using the PDC.com player tool, bettors can find two significant advantages for van Gerwen versus Bunting:
- Michael van Gerwen has beaten Stephen Bunting in 24 of their 29 head-to-head matches.
- Gerwen is on a two-match win streak versus Bunting.
A review of Bovada sportsbook and its futures odds for the Premier League season give bettors another reason to fade Stephen Bunting in Night 1. Specifically, the sportsbook gives Bunting the second-worst odds in all of the Premier League to finish last this season.
To Finish Bottom of the 2026 Premier League Darts Standings
- Jonny Clayton +125
- Stephen Bunting +130
- Gerwyn Price +900
- Michael van Gerwen +1100
- Josh Rock +1200
- Gian van Veen +8000
- Luke Humphries +10000
- Luke Littler +50000
Those Premier League last-place futures odds also don’t suggest bettors should bet on Michael van Gerwen in many matchups because he has the fourth-shortest odds to come in last this season. But, since he is up against Stephen Bunting, someone whom he has dominated in the past, Michael van Gerwen, with -165 odds, is the best bet to win on Night 1 of the 2026 Premier League.
