Josh Rock enters the New Zealand Darts Masters quarterfinal as the 59% market favorite over veteran James Wade due to his superior recent form and higher ceiling in shorter formats. Ranked eighth on the PDC Order of Merit, the 25-year-old Northern Irishman has posted strong averages and multiple wins on the 2026 circuit, including a 6-4 victory over Simon Whitlock to reach this stage. Wade, sixth in the rankings and a reliable performer at events like the World Matchplay, relies on experience and consistency but has shown vulnerability against younger, high-scoring opponents in recent televised matches. Their styles create a stylistic contrast—Rock’s power and finishing ability versus Wade’s tactical approach—with no reported injuries affecting either player. Trader consensus reflects Rock’s momentum edge in the best-of-11 format.
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This market refers to the darts match between James Wade and Josh Rock in the World Series of Darts, scheduled for August 15 at 6:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Wade' if James Wade wins against Josh Rock.
This market will resolve to 'Rock' if Josh Rock wins against James Wade.
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.Josh Rock enters the New Zealand Darts Masters quarterfinal as the 59% market favorite over veteran James Wade due to his superior recent form and higher ceiling in shorter formats. Ranked eighth on the PDC Order of Merit, the 25-year-old Northern Irishman has posted strong averages and multiple wins on the 2026 circuit, including a 6-4 victory over Simon Whitlock to reach this stage. Wade, sixth in the rankings and a reliable performer at events like the World Matchplay, relies on experience and consistency but has shown vulnerability against younger, high-scoring opponents in recent televised matches. Their styles create a stylistic contrast—Rock’s power and finishing ability versus Wade’s tactical approach—with no reported injuries affecting either player. Trader consensus reflects Rock’s momentum edge in the best-of-11 format.
This market refers to the darts match between James Wade and Josh Rock in the World Series of Darts, scheduled for August 15 at 6:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Wade' if James Wade wins against Josh Rock.
This market will resolve to 'Rock' if Josh Rock wins against James Wade.
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 'Wade' if James Wade wins against Josh Rock.
This market will resolve to 'Rock' if Josh Rock wins against James Wade.
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 14, 2026, 7:02 AM ET
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0x65070BE91...This market refers to the darts match between James Wade and Josh Rock in the World Series of Darts, scheduled for August 15 at 6:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Wade' if James Wade wins against Josh Rock.
This market will resolve to 'Rock' if Josh Rock wins against James Wade.
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.Josh Rock enters the New Zealand Darts Masters quarterfinal as the 59% market favorite over veteran James Wade due to his superior recent form and higher ceiling in shorter formats. Ranked eighth on the PDC Order of Merit, the 25-year-old Northern Irishman has posted strong averages and multiple wins on the 2026 circuit, including a 6-4 victory over Simon Whitlock to reach this stage. Wade, sixth in the rankings and a reliable performer at events like the World Matchplay, relies on experience and consistency but has shown vulnerability against younger, high-scoring opponents in recent televised matches. Their styles create a stylistic contrast—Rock’s power and finishing ability versus Wade’s tactical approach—with no reported injuries affecting either player. Trader consensus reflects Rock’s momentum edge in the best-of-11 format.
This market refers to the darts match between James Wade and Josh Rock in the World Series of Darts, scheduled for August 15 at 6:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to 'Wade' if James Wade wins against Josh Rock.
This market will resolve to 'Rock' if Josh Rock wins against James Wade.
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 'Wade' if James Wade wins against Josh Rock.
This market will resolve to 'Rock' if Josh Rock wins against James Wade.
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.
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Aug 14, 2026, 7:02 AM ETResolution Source
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0x65070BE91...Josh Rock enters the New Zealand Darts Masters quarterfinal as the 59% market favorite over veteran James Wade due to his superior recent form and higher ceiling in shorter formats. Ranked eighth on the PDC Order of Merit, the 25-year-old Northern Irishman has posted strong averages and multiple wins on the 2026 circuit, including a 6-4 victory over Simon Whitlock to reach this stage. Wade, sixth in the rankings and a reliable performer at events like the World Matchplay, relies on experience and consistency but has shown vulnerability against younger, high-scoring opponents in recent televised matches. Their styles create a stylistic contrast—Rock’s power and finishing ability versus Wade’s tactical approach—with no reported injuries affecting either player. Trader consensus reflects Rock’s momentum edge in the best-of-11 format.
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