Nikki's 3rd Leg: I'm Trying To Turn $20 into $5,000

We’re BACKKKK!! Honestly, is there anything better than today? You can practically smell the optimism and excitement in the air. There’s nothing quite like NFL Opening Night. Not only does every team get a fresh start to the season, but everyone wakes up with a fresh woody, ready to bet on the NFL for the next five months. I was up at 6 AM, sipping on a piping hot cup of Joe, dissecting the board like a middle school science teacher taking apart a frog and fired off my bets (responsibly, of course) for tonight. It makes me feel like one of those stock trader dorks who wake up every morning to "beat the market."

As an NFL betting veteran, I know how challenging it can be to consistently "beat the market." I went from the greatest betting run of my life, hitting 67%, to a disappointing 52% and ending the year down units. That’s why I’m looking to try something different this year. While many can offer five to six picks every Sunday morning, even if they all hit, they will never turn $20 into $5,000. I chose $20 because I want everyone to have the chance to join me on this journey. It won’t be easy, but the risk is minimal, and the potential reward could be legendary.

Here's My Plan:

Every NFL game day—Thursday, Sunday, and Monday—I’m going to craft a 3-leg parlay (hence Nikki's 3rd Leg) with the goal of it paying even money or better. My initial bet will be $20. If that bet wins, I’ll take the winnings along with the original $20 and wager all of it on the next bet, so my second bet will be $40.

Bet 1- $20

Bet 2- $40

Bet 3- $80

Bet 4- $160

Bet 5- $320 

Bet 6- $640

Bet 7- $1,280

Bet 8- $2,560

If we make it all the way to bet 8 and it wins, we’ll complete the challenge successfully. If we lose at any point during the challenge, I’ll simply reload the DraftKings app with $20 and start the process over again.

Bet 1 (Ravens @ Chiefs) :

Henry 40+ Rushing Yards

Mahomes 200+ Passing Yards

Henry ATS