Price G. – Barry K.: leg handicap in the 1st set/Barry +1.5

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December 16, 2024

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Our pick: Price G. – Barry K.: leg handicap in the 1st set/Barry +1.5

16.12.2024 23:15

Gerwyn Price must have breathed a big sigh of relief Sunday night when Irishman Keane Barry defeated Belgian Huybrechts, with whom the Iceman had an upset three years ago at the World Championships, in the opening round.

The duel with Barry will undoubtedly be quieter, although the English crowd don’t like Price and there are still those who boo and boo him during the match. Anyway, the Iceman has enough to worry about with himself.

The 2021 World Covid champion was not in good form before the Worlds, dropping out in the opening round at the European Championships and Players Championship Finals, and not qualifying at all for the Grand Slam, which he won three times. He said on his instragram account that he has trained well and feels good, but he will prove himself in Ally Pally.

The Irish youngster has nothing to lose, the 10th seed is the favourite. Barry can give him a lot of trouble. He looked good against Huybrechts. He beat him 3:1 in sets with an average of 95 on three darts and an awesome closing success rate of 50%, besides throwing seven max 180s.

What to bet on:

Price is 4-1 in their matchups, but he last beat the Irishman at last year’s European Championships. This will also be their first match in a three-set format, the Iceman can take some time to get comfortable and the upstart Barry won’t lose the opening set by more than a leg, unless he takes it himself.

Confidence:

7/10

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