WORLD MATCHPLAY DARTS SEMI FINALS VAN BARNEVELD AND TAYLOR FAVOURED

We've got some first-class darts action just about to kick-off with the opening fixture pitting a resurgent Raymond van Barneveld against James Wade. This one looks pretty even and either contender could take it, but the bookies are giving an edge to Barney, with Ladbrokes pricing him at 1.72 to win the match outright while Wade is priced at even money. 

If you think van Barneveld is a good bet at that price, you may also want to take a look at the handicap betting with a (-2.5) handicap priced at 2.2. You can back James Wade (+2.5) at a 1.61 price tag. 
The odds are dead-even in terms of player to get the highest checkout with 1.83 odds all around and a draw listed at an enticing 26.0. 
The over/under on highest checkout is set at 132.5 and I could definitely see an over here. 
You will also find both players even at 1.83 in the "to score the first 180" and "to score the first 100+ checkout" markets. 
Turning our attention over to Phil "the Power" Taylor and Simon Whitlock, you'll find a fantastic price on Whitlock at 7.0 to score the upset. Phil Taylor has shown in the past that he's not invincible. It's a justified bet if you're a fan of Whitlock, but it may be worth keeping an eye on this during the in-play wagering. 
The handicap for Taylor vs Whitlock is set at (-6.5) for Taylor and he's still priced at a slim 1.66 despite the large handicap. Whitlock (+6.5) is trading at 2.1. 
Taylor is a decent bet to score the highest checkout with a 1.57 price while Whitlock is available at 2.25. You can also back Phil Taylor at 1.66 to score the first 180 with Whitlock at a 2.1 price. 
If you're looking to back a van Barneveld vs Taylor final at the World Matchplay, you can lock in Barney outright x Taylor (-6.5) on a double at a 2.87 price.