Our gridiron expert wisely swerved the Week 17 silly season and finished the regular rounds with a stunning win percentage of 63% - the same as last season.
This week sees the opening round of playoff action - we'll have match tips and fresh outright value selections.
1pt NO Saints -3.0 (v TB Buccs) at 17/20: WON, FT 31-24
2pts Indy Colts +3.5 (v Raiders) at 10/11: FT 25-33
2pts Ravens +5.5 (v Steelers) at 1/1: WON, FT 27-31
LW
A pleasing start to the new season for our Tennis tipster.
Gilles Simon to beat Lucas Pouille at 1/1: 6-7 6-7
Garbine Muguruza to beat Kasatkina at 8/11: WON, 7-5 3-6 7-6
Naomi Broady to beat Danka Kovinic at 13/10: WON, 7-6 6-3
LW
Our Christmas festivities got off to a sensational start on Boxing Day, when The Flyer tipped up over 23pts profit from just 15 staked. Two slower days followed, before a New Years Day feast.
Cheltenham
12.50: Lamb Or Cod 1pt ew at 9/1: unplaced SP 8/1
1.20: Whisper 2pts win at 3/1: WON, SP 11/4
2.00: Village Vic 1pt ew at 5/1: 2nd SP 11/4
2.35: Cogry 1pt ew at 14/1: WON, SP 9/2*
3.10: Lil Rockerfeller 2pts win at 11/4: unplaced SP 11/4
Total stake = 10pts, Total Return 20.75.
Total profit on the week = 19.36pts
*There were a few hefty Rule 4 deductions to Cogry's early price. Anyone who took the early 14/1 would have been paid out at 7/1.
LW