Grand Salami
A bet on the combined total goals, runs, or points scored across all games of a sport on a single day.
The Grand Salami is a single wager on the total number of goals (NHL), runs (MLB), or points scored across every game on a given day's slate. Instead of picking one game's total, you're betting on the entire day of action as one number.
How It Works
A sportsbook sets a total for the day's combined scoring. If there are eight NHL games on Tuesday with a Grand Salami set at 48.5, you bet over or under that combined goal total. Every goal in every game counts toward your bet.
Why Bettors Use It
The Grand Salami lets you take a position on an entire day of sports without picking individual games. If you believe conditions across the league favor high scoring (back-to-back games, weak goaltending matchups, cold weather), the over can offer value without needing to identify specific games.
Key Considerations
Line shopping matters here because Grand Salami totals are less efficient than single-game markets. Books post them later in the day, and early line movement can signal sharp opinion on overall conditions.
Key Takeaways
- The Grand Salami covers all games in a sport on a single day.
- Most common in NHL and MLB betting.
- Conditions affecting multiple games (weather, travel fatigue) can make it easier to identify value.
Examples
- NHL Grand Salami set at 60.5 goals across 10 games. If the day produces 63 goals, the over wins.
- MLB Grand Salami over 132.5 runs on a 15-game slate.
Related Terms
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A bet on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under a set number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a game in the Grand Salami is postponed?
Most books void the whole Grand Salami if any game on the slate is not played. Check your book's rules, since some differ.
Do overtime and shootout goals count in an NHL Grand Salami?
Overtime goals usually count. Shootout winners are often credited as one goal, but the rules vary by book.