Sponsors BetVictor cut 2013 runner up Adrian Lewis from 8s to 11/2 for the World Matchplay after his 10-0 demolition of Andrew Gilding in last night’s 1st Round clash with a 2014 tournament best average of 110.51.
Gary Anderson was also cut from 14s to 10/1 after a workmanlike success over Jamie Caven 10-8 and Stephen Bunting is 18s from 22s after beating World Champion runner up Peter Wright in the opening game on another magnificent night of darts at the Winter Gardens.
2014 BetVictor World Matchplay – latest sponsors betting:
M van Gerwen 9/4 (from 2s)
P Taylor 3/1
A Lewis 11/2 (from 8s)
G Anderson 10/1 (from 14s)
R van Barneveld 11/1
J Wade 12/1
16s Bar
To win the Matchplay:
Taylor & MvG 8/11
The Rest Evens