What is a grand salami in sports betting?
The short answer
The combined scoring total across a whole slate, usually hockey.
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In plain English
Add up every goal (or run) on the card. One number for the night.
What to remember about Grand Salami
The definition
The combined scoring total across a whole slate, usually hockey.
In plain English
Add up every goal (or run) on the card. One number for the night.
Example in context
A five-game NHL slate has a grand salami of 28.5. All five finals add to 31 goals — the over wins.
Check yourself
Term quiz
Check yourself: Grand salami
1.A grand salami is…
2.A five-game NHL slate has a grand salami of 28.5. All five finals add to 31 goals. What wins?
3.What do people mix a grand salami up with?
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