Danny Noppert vs Bassim Mahmood

Danny Noppert begins his Bahrain Darts Masters campaign on Thursday against Basem Mahmood. The match sees the established Dutch star, a former UK Open champion, face a regional qualifier from the host nation. The significant difference in experience and level is reflected in the moneyline odds, which average 1.03 for a Noppert victory compared to 10.93 for Mahmood.

For Mahmood, this represents a major opportunity to perform on a televised stage against elite competition. While an upset would be a monumental shock, the focus for the Bahraini will be on embracing the occasion and testing his game. Noppert, meanwhile, will be expected to navigate this opening round efficiently as he aims to build momentum for the later stages of the tournament. The odds clearly indicate this is his match to lose as he looks to advance.