James Wade Faces Luke Littler in World Matchplay Final

James Wade will face Luke Littler in the World Matchplay Final on Sunday afternoon.

The match will be broadcast on Peacock at 3:15 p.m. ET.

Luke Littler delivered a big moment in his semifinal against Josh Rock, coming back from 6-1 down to win.

Littler and Rock produced a perfect leg of darts, with Littler completing the nine-darter.

The Winter Gardens reacted strongly to this turn of events.

James Wade is one of the most experienced and accomplished players in the history of the PDC.

Wade has won almost everything there is to be won in this sport and is enjoying a resurgence after a down year in 2024.

This is Wade's seventh trip to the World Matchplay Final, with his only win coming in 2007.

Littler is a massive -575 favorite over Wade, who is searching for his second World Matchplay and 11th major title.

Wade is 42 years old, while Littler is just 18 and the reigning World Champion.

Littler's combination of scoring power and ability to close out legs is unmatched in the sport.

Wade is one of the best players in darts at hanging around and hitting his doubles.

In a best-of-35 match, there is plenty of runway for Littler to use his ability to get white hot and put distance between him and Wade.

Littler's price is quite short, but bettors can find some value by backing the teenager to win by at least eight legs.

The odds for this are +165 on DraftKings.

**The Play: Littler -7.5 legs (+165, DraftKings)**