James Hurrell enters this Players Championship matchup as the clear market favorite at 90.5% implied probability, driven by his strong recent ProTour form and Michael Smith's prolonged slump. Hurrell has posted consistent high averages above 95 in recent events, advancing deep into multiple Players Championships with reliable checkout percentages and strong finishing under pressure. Smith, a former world champion now ranked around 31st, has struggled with sub-92 averages, frequent early exits, and declining win rates in 2026 ProTour events, including several narrow losses on the floor. Historical head-to-head results also tilt toward Hurrell following his 2024 upset victory. These factors, combined with Smith's inconsistent recent legs and Hurrell's momentum, underpin trader consensus on the outcome.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedHurrell
99% chance
$68 Vol.
$68 Vol.
Sep 1, 2026
Hurrell
99% chance
$68 Vol.
$68 Vol.
Sep 1, 2026
This market refers to the darts match between James Hurrell and Michael Smith in the Players Championship, scheduled for August 25 at 8:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Hurrell' if James Hurrell wins against Michael Smith.
This market will resolve to 'Smith' if Michael Smith wins against James Hurrell.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.James Hurrell enters this Players Championship matchup as the clear market favorite at 90.5% implied probability, driven by his strong recent ProTour form and Michael Smith's prolonged slump. Hurrell has posted consistent high averages above 95 in recent events, advancing deep into multiple Players Championships with reliable checkout percentages and strong finishing under pressure. Smith, a former world champion now ranked around 31st, has struggled with sub-92 averages, frequent early exits, and declining win rates in 2026 ProTour events, including several narrow losses on the floor. Historical head-to-head results also tilt toward Hurrell following his 2024 upset victory. These factors, combined with Smith's inconsistent recent legs and Hurrell's momentum, underpin trader consensus on the outcome.
This market refers to the darts match between James Hurrell and Michael Smith in the Players Championship, scheduled for August 25 at 8:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Hurrell' if James Hurrell wins against Michael Smith.
This market will resolve to 'Smith' if Michael Smith wins against James Hurrell.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
This market will resolve to 'Hurrell' if James Hurrell wins against Michael Smith.
This market will resolve to 'Smith' if Michael Smith wins against James Hurrell.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Market Opened: Aug 25, 2026, 7:02 AM ET
Volume
$68End Date
Sep 1, 2026Market Opened
Aug 25, 2026, 7:02 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.pdc.tv/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Hurrell
No dispute
Final outcome: Hurrell
This market refers to the darts match between James Hurrell and Michael Smith in the Players Championship, scheduled for August 25 at 8:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Hurrell' if James Hurrell wins against Michael Smith.
This market will resolve to 'Smith' if Michael Smith wins against James Hurrell.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.James Hurrell enters this Players Championship matchup as the clear market favorite at 90.5% implied probability, driven by his strong recent ProTour form and Michael Smith's prolonged slump. Hurrell has posted consistent high averages above 95 in recent events, advancing deep into multiple Players Championships with reliable checkout percentages and strong finishing under pressure. Smith, a former world champion now ranked around 31st, has struggled with sub-92 averages, frequent early exits, and declining win rates in 2026 ProTour events, including several narrow losses on the floor. Historical head-to-head results also tilt toward Hurrell following his 2024 upset victory. These factors, combined with Smith's inconsistent recent legs and Hurrell's momentum, underpin trader consensus on the outcome.
This market refers to the darts match between James Hurrell and Michael Smith in the Players Championship, scheduled for August 25 at 8:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Hurrell' if James Hurrell wins against Michael Smith.
This market will resolve to 'Smith' if Michael Smith wins against James Hurrell.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
This market will resolve to 'Hurrell' if James Hurrell wins against Michael Smith.
This market will resolve to 'Smith' if Michael Smith wins against James Hurrell.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (a player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market is the official statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 2 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.
Volume
$68End Date
Sep 1, 2026Market Opened
Aug 25, 2026, 7:02 AM ETResolution Source
https://www.pdc.tv/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: Hurrell
No dispute
Final outcome: Hurrell
James Hurrell enters this Players Championship matchup as the clear market favorite at 90.5% implied probability, driven by his strong recent ProTour form and Michael Smith's prolonged slump. Hurrell has posted consistent high averages above 95 in recent events, advancing deep into multiple Players Championships with reliable checkout percentages and strong finishing under pressure. Smith, a former world champion now ranked around 31st, has struggled with sub-92 averages, frequent early exits, and declining win rates in 2026 ProTour events, including several narrow losses on the floor. Historical head-to-head results also tilt toward Hurrell following his 2024 upset victory. These factors, combined with Smith's inconsistent recent legs and Hurrell's momentum, underpin trader consensus on the outcome.
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