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NHL Grand Salami - March

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
3/1 6 32 41 OVER
3/2 3 15.5 16 OVER
3/3 10 54.5 55 OVER
3/4 4 21.5 16 UNDER
3/5 8 44 46 OVER
3/6 6 31 31 PUSH
3/7 10 53 51 UNDER
3/8 6 30.5 41 OVER
3/9 5 27.5 23 UNDER
3/10 8 43.5 42 UNDER
3/11 3 16.5 20 OVER
3/12 11 59.5 53 UNDER
3/13 5 27.5 30 OVER
3/14 12 63 54 UNDER
3/15 7 37.5 28 UNDER
3/16 4 21 19 UNDER
3/17 9 47.5 39 UNDER
3/18 3 15.5 13 UNDER
3/19 10 53.5 54 OVER
3/20 3 16 13 UNDER
3/21 13 67.5 63 UNDER
3/22 4 20.5 24 OVER
3/23 7 37 33 UNDER
3/24 8 42.5 50 OVER
3/25 3 - - -
3/26 11 - - -
3/27 3 - - -
3/28 13 - - -
3/29 8 - - -
3/30 6 - - -
3/31 7 - - -

NHL Preview: Stars (35-28) at Flames (40-27)

Date: March 25, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars have identical winning percentages this month to rank among the NHL's best.

Only one of them is in position to make the playoffs.

The Flames look to continue their postseason push Wednesday night at home against a surging Stars team that is increasingly desperate.

Calgary is 7-2-2 in March while Dallas is 8-3-0 for winning percentages of .727.

The Flames (40-27-6) are trying to hold off Los Angeles for the Pacific Division's third automatic spot as they look to cap this five-game homestand at 3-1-1.

Dallas (35-28-10) is opening a three-game Western Canada trip after sweeping a three-game homestand with Monday's 4-3 victory over Buffalo. The Stars, winners of eight of 10, seek to catch Minnesota or Winnipeg for one of the Western Conference's final wild-card spots.

"The only thing we can do is win out, try to win out," coach Lindy Ruff said. "Take it a game at a time but try to win out."

Dallas trailed entering the third period against the league's worst team before Jamie Benn had a goal and an assist over the final 20 minutes.

Benn, who scored in the first period and has six points in his past three games, suffered an undisclosed injury late in the game and did not practice Tuesday.

"Jamie is a little bit of a concern," Ruff told the Stars' official website. "He was hurting late in the game and he was sore today. We'll see. He is a question mark for tomorrow."

Stars center Tyler Seguin has 10 points in six games against the Flames, with his teams going 5-0-1. His 33 goals are four shy of last season's career high.

He's part of an offense that leads the West with 3.08 goals per game.

The Flames, meanwhile, are averaging an NHL-best 3.45 goals this month. Jiri Hudler has a league-high 17 points in March while linemates Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan are among the leaders with 13.

"That first line has had a heavy load all season and they've been great for us," winger David Jones said.

Gaudreau is in a tight race with Nashville's Filip Forsberg for the lead among rookies with 57 points.

Calgary relied on its third line of Jones, Lance Bouma and Markus Granlund to key Monday's 3-2 victory over Colorado. Those skaters combined for five points, with Jones and Bouma each registering a goal and an assist.

"They always play the same way," coach Bob Hartley said. "That's the good thing about Lance Bouma, Jonesie. You can always count on them. They go hard, they're not fun to play against."

The Flames average a West-leading 18.78 blocked shots, and finished with 24 in a 2-1 home defeat to Dallas in the only 2014-15 meeting Dec. 19.

Benn had a goal and an assist that night while Kari Lehtonen made 21 saves to improve to 7-1-0 with a 2.22 goals-against average in his last eight starts against the Flames. Lehtonen is 6-1-0 with a 1.72 GAA in his last seven starts.

Karri Ramo has started the last three Calgary games. His lone one versus Dallas came last season.

Stars defenseman Trevor Daley has missed the last nine games with a knee injury and could return on this trip.

NHL betting road map: Fade the sharks this week
By ART ARONSON

Art Aronson of AAA Sports takes a look at some of the best betting opportunities for the upcoming week on the ice.

Moneyline/Puckline Watch

Team to bet this week: Los Angeles Kings (34-23-13)

The defending champs have put themselves behind the eight-ball with three losses in their last four games. This is the moment where we all count them for dead and they go on a winning streak to squeak into the playoffs. The Kings sit four points back of the Winnipeg Jets for the final playoff spot and this week’s run of games will likely be the determining factor. The Kings are out East for five games (four this week) and will likely be underdogs in games against the New York teams as well as a tough one in Minnesota. We have seen the Kings pull together and rise up in occasions like these and I would be willing to bet some hard money that it will happen again.

Team to fade this week: San Jose Sharks (35-29-8)

With the playoffs no longer a realistic goal, the current road trip and weekly schedule of games is going to seem like a torturous affair for the Sharks. San Jose has lost three of four going into Monday’s action and has a very tough game in Ottawa against the streaking Senators. After Ottawa, the Sharks will play three games in four nights against Detroit, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia-all good home teams. The motivation will be low and the moral likely down for the San Jose. I would never consider betting them as the small road underdogs they are likely to be in every matchup. The risk will not be worth the reward.

Total Watch

New Jersey Devils UNDER streak

Just two of the last 12 games for the Devils have seen total goal numbers surpass the five goal mark. New Jersey has always been a team that preached defense over offense since the early 90’s and it seems some things never change. The Devils have three games this week against playoff caliber teams in Los Angeles, Washington and Anaheim where the total number will posted will likely be five goals. Should we see some higher scoring games involving the Devils? It seems highly unlikely.

Injury watch

Pittsburgh Penguins

There isn’t a do-or-die situation for the Penguins as the season winds down and perhaps that is the reason the Penguins are sitting some of their best players who are ailing with hurt. Patric Hornqvist, Evgeni Malkin and Christian Ehrhoff are all out of the lineup and the Penguins are coming off a rough stretch of games where they lost four of five. The man games lost could be the reason for that tough stretch and it is something to keep an eye on going into this week’s schedule of games.

Playbook

Stars rising

The Dallas Stars got leading scorer Tyler Seguin back in the lineup and has starting winning games again. The Stars have won seven-of-ten coming into this week’s action and have also picked up their defensive game. Dallas allowed 10 goals with only two opponents registering more than 30 shots during this stretch. While the prospects for a playoff spot don’t look good, the Stars aren’t laying down. The Stars are eight points behind Winnipeg for the Western Conference's final wild-card spot. Those teams have 10 games left, and Dallas is also behind three other clubs. Dallas plays at home to the leagues’ worst team in Buffalo on Monday but then start a tough Western road trip in Alberta.

Blackhawks still Cup faves heading into stretch run
Andrew Caley

With just over two weeks to go in the NHL regular season the Chicago Blackhawks continue to be the favorite to win this season's Stanley Cup.

The Blackhawks are still third in the Central Division with 92 points, despite this the Westgate LV Superbook still has them as the 9-2 favorites.

According to the Vegas book, the next closest challengers are the New York Rangers at 6/1 and the Montreal Canadiens at 8/1.

Soccer Denmark favored against USA in midweek friendly
Andrew Avery

A host of international friendlies will take place midweek and headlining the action will be the matchup between Denmark and the United States in Aarhus, Denmark Wednesday.

According to the Westgate LV Superbook, the Danes are +115 faves with the USA +260 and the Draw +230. The Stars and Stripes are +0.5 (-135) in spread markets, with the Danes -0.5 (+115).

The Over/Under is 2.5 goals with Over (+130) and Under (-150).

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Pompano Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 5 - Post: 8:42 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 77 - Purse:$3800 - CLAIMING $4,000 FOR NON-WINNERS OF A RACE IN THE LAST 4 STARTS WITH THE LAST START BEING IN A $4,000 CLAIMING CLASS OR LESS. RANGER PICKED 8 OVER 7


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 5 SNUFF BOX 12/1


# 4 OIL MAGNET 3/1


# 8 ANGLE OF ATTACK 10/1


SNUFF BOX is tough to overlook as our best wagering option in this affair check out that fine price on the line. Can't gloss over based on speed figs which have been terrific (81 avg) recently. It's tricky to consider on class alone, but this gelding has among the best class markings of the group. This nice horse could get the victory here beginning from the Pompano Park 5 post. OIL MAGNET - Good for a win bet just off the exemplary prior class rankings. Have to like this harness racer. With a nice 83 speed rating last time out, will surely be a factor in this contest. ANGLE OF ATTACK - Could dominate this grouping, just look at the TrackMaster speed fig - 75 - from his last affair. You have to favor a horse that wins regularly, very attractive win pct.

Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Miami Valley

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 11 - Post: 9:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 80 - Purse:$5000 - HORSES & GELDINGS N/W $1750 IN LAST 4 STARTS


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 5 JACKETS REQUIRED 5/1


# 3 BEACH BOY TOY 2/1


# 7 FOUR J'S RUSTLER 4/1


JACKETS REQUIRED gets the edge as our best wagering option in this race. Could beat this group of horses, just look at the TrackMaster speed fig - 76 - from his last race. Not many folks know, but the 5 slot here at Miami Valley has been top notch for an above average win clip. BEACH BOY TOY - Can't miss based on speed ratings which have been outstanding (81 avg) in recent times. The consortium gives this entrant a great chance to come home a winner, class ratings are tops in the grouping. FOUR J'S RUSTLER - Propositions on Jarbo's starters who move down in class from their last race show a successful ROI. He's going to post in good form, recording very compelling speed figs. An excellent choice.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Charles Town

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 2 - Claiming - 7.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $10500 Class Rating: 71

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE SEPTEMBER 25. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE FEBRUARY 25 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS. W V A RACES NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 1 APPEALETTA 3/1


# 2 PRINCESS KATRINA 8/1


# 7 FANCY'S FIRST 9/2


My choice for this race is APPEALETTA. She must be considered given the strong speed numbers. Going in a dirt sprint race gives this mare a formidable shot. Could beat this field given the 78 Equibase Speed Figure earned in her last outing. PRINCESS KATRINA - Had one of the most favorable Equibase Speed Figures of this group of horses in her last affair. Some respectable figures have been posted by this trainer's starters racing at this distance and surface. FANCY'S FIRST - This mare has a very good win percent in dirt sprint races. Looks solid against this group of animals and will probably be one of the early speedsters.

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Oaklawn

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 5 - Maiden Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $20000 Class Rating: 47

FOR ARKANSAS BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 117 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 SUGARSBORO 3/1


# 4 VALID DELIGHT 9/2


# 5 SLY SONG INDY 10/1


SUGARSBORO seems to be the bet in here. There is a strong chance that this entry's late pace will improve with second time Lasix. VALID DELIGHT - Might go off at a big price and has some positive things going for her. Has to be considered as she drops to compete against this softer lot. SLY SONG INDY - This pony enters today's contest on Lasix. This equine is ranked high in this field in earnings per start at the distance/surface.

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mountaineer - Race #8 - Post: 9:34pm - Allowance - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,200 Class Rating: 76

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 VOODOOTHATYOUDO (ML=5/1)
#2 LADY GAMELTON (ML=6/1)
#5 LEAVE IT IN VEGAS (ML=12/1)


VOODOOTHATYOUDO - This filly is in fine form. Finished second on March 17th. This filly is a gem of consistency, almost always in the money. LADY GAMELTON - This mare is in good physical condition, having run a good race on Mar 6th, finishing first. I look for a marked improvement in this field with the addition of Lasix for the second time. LEAVE IT IN VEGAS - When Houghton and Short combine forces on animals the return on investment has been great at +100. This horse didn't run well on a sloppy track in her last race around the track at Sam Houston. You should throw out that showing.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 COED KATE (ML=1/1), #3 LUCKY CANDY (ML=9/2), #7 GIANT EMPIRE (ML=6/1),

COED KATE - Didn't meet expectations as the public's choice back to back. I don't normally play a probable favorite that hasn't been to the track in the last two to three weeks. LUCKY CANDY - In the last race this mount finished seventh. Doesn't look promising for her chances this time around. GIANT EMPIRE - Can't really be sure that the most recent speed fig of 61 is valid since it was obtained in the mud.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #4 VOODOOTHATYOUDO to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,5]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4,5] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mahoning Valley Race Course - Race #7 - Post: 3:32pm - Claiming - 5.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,900 Class Rating: 77

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#2 WASTED (ML=6/1)
#3 PRETTY PLAIN JANE (ML=3/1)


WASTED - Likes to go to the head of the pack and the fact that today is a shorter trip should help. Has run good races in the first or second starts back off of a vacation. Faced tougher last out at Woodbine. Based on class figures, this is a weaker bunch, so I will put this thoroughbred on my list of choice plays. PRETTY PLAIN JANE - Don't throw this animal out due to her last race at Mahoning Valley Race Cour where she ended up fourth in the slop. Should improve this time around. I think the shorter distance will help this mare stay the distance. I like this mare. Has the topmost earnings per start (EPS) in this contest.

Vulnerable Contenders: #1 SWAYZE LADY (ML=9/5), #5 ARAGORN'S QUEST (ML=5/2), #6 SNAKE SALUTE (ML=8/1),

SWAYZE LADY - You believe this equine is going to finish first just because she's always close. Just doesn't finish first often. This steed ran a most unsatisfactory fig last out. She shouldn't run better and will probably suffer defeat in today's race running that figure. ARAGORN'S QUEST - Finished third last out. Would have to improve to be on the board in today's event. The Equibase speed figs continue to descend, 51/42/37. Not a good sign. This mare earned a fig in her last race which likely isn't good enough in today's event. SNAKE SALUTE - Tough to like the downward flow (56/53/42) of speed ratings. Hasn't finished in the money in any short distance contests lately. Improbable to see her doing it this time either.


STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#2 WASTED is the play if we get odds of 7/5 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

Northfield: Wednesday 3/25 Analysis + Pick Four ticket
By Jeremey Day

DRF HARNESS

Race 8 - $10,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

Jeremey’s $1 Pick Four Play:


2,3 / 1,5,6,7 / 1,3,4,7 / 4 = $32

Best Bet: ELEVEN MADISON (7th)

Spot Play: WEST RIVER VICTORY (3rd)


Race 1

(3) ROYAL BRIEFING comes off a nice victory and just needs to ration out his speed against another suspect bunch. (5) NINO MARINO gave a decent effort last out but needs a good setup to hit the top spot. (8) LINUS B WORTHY picks up the top driver and takes a significant drop in class, however the well bred gelding has a tough task starting from the far outside.

Race 2

In a wide open race full of question marks (5) BLUEBIRD JETTART should offer a nice price with a low percentage pilot and could be sitting in a nice spot late. (3) WHOSBEST has just been racing evenly but does drop to the bottom level. (8) STORM CRUISDER lightly-raced pacer has room to improve in his third career start.

Race 3

(1) WEST RIVER VICTORY took heavy tote action out of the blue last week just missing. The trotter bumps up in class but can score a victory with a similar effort. (2) FASHION GLIDE raced big last start from a tough post. The 5-year-old mare keeps the top driver and could be the horse to beat. (5) GET PACKIN veteran trotter has not been sharp for a new barn; command a price.

Race 4

(1) ALL PRO HALL gets the best post and is one of few who's been competitive at this level. (7) EMERALD EXPRESS gets sent out for a hot trainer and should have some room to improve against much weaker. (4) ARTISTIC DREAMER owns gate speed and should benefit from the top driver.

Race 5

(2) WESTERN RANGE gets sent out second start for hot connections and will be used aggressively. (7) ACTIVATOR really lucked out last start with a breaker allowing the pacer to secure a pocket trip. The 14-year-old will offer low value and will need a good spot off the gate. (5) CYCLONE ASHORE should be closer turning for home and is one of few threats in the race.

Race 6

(1) TAX FREE will look to take no prisoners getting the jump on his main competition; fires early. (7) OPENING NIGHT GEM well bred pacer has the most upside by far but will need to step his game up. (6) PRETTY BOY CASH looks to be getting back on track but needs more; use underneath.

Race 7

(7) ELEVEN MADISON nice-looking trotter has tons of room to improve in his second lifetime start off a huge first effort. (2) UF CASHNMYCHIPS filly also has some upside showing a good burst of speed last out; threat. (5) GOVERNMENT OFFICAL went from loaded with trot to stopping last week. If the gelding can duplicate his prior effort he's in the mix.

Race 8

In a weak field with few contenders (3) AMERICAN PILOT makes his first start for a new trainer and picks up a huge driver change. (2) VANISCAPE drops to the bottom level and should be closer turning for home. (4) EXPRESSO FORTE is capable of a good effort and will offer a monster price.

Race 9

(5) EMBRACE PEACE mare picks up top driver and looks to have some of the kinks worked out based on her qualifier and start. (7) UNLIMITED WINNER has beaten better and just needs a trouble free trip for a piece. (6) CHIPSWINGINGSTAR seven-year-old trotter could need a start but will offer a big price in a weak field.

Race 10

(4) DANNYS MAN was close last out against better; threat. (3) JACK ATTACK BROWN has a tough time winning but should have a shot against an evenly matched field. (1) ON THE GREEN needed his last start and gets the best post.

Race 11

(4) TEXAS RIDGE picks up the top driver off a huge drop in class. (2) NEELY SPRING is likely the only threat to the top choice but needs to stay trotting. (1) ANNIE'S MASTER looks terrible on paper but could be ready for a better effort; use underneath.

Race 12

(5) STRONSKI just missed at this level last out; fires early. (8) GET GOIN MEL needs to find a way into the race but probably owns the most ability in the field. (3) THE CLASSIC Z TAM faces significantly weaker and has jumped up with big efforts from time to time.

Race 13

(6) QUIK GROOM gets sent out for a top trainer and the best driver. (9) KIASMA faces much weaker competition. The pacer gets sent out for an inconsistent trainer but is capable of scoring a victory with a good effort. (3) HERES HOOTER really raced well last start but bumps back up in class.

Race 14

(6) FOREVER GOOD will be tough to beat with an easy early lead. (1) JACK FINN takes a huge drop in class with the best post. However the pacer has just been racing evenly; command a price. (2) J F COOKIN rarely wins but does pick up the top driver at the bottom level; threat.

Race 15

(6) LISLEA MORAN faces much weaker and should be closer turning for home; big chance. (9) CMR WINDMACH pacer makes his third start back off a layoff and raced well last out. (1) MAJOR MIKE has been better for a new barn but is best used underneath.

SPOT PLAYS

For Wednesday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Charles Town (3rd) Ruth Gleans, 4-1
(6th) Manion, 8-1


Gulfstream Park (7th) Birthday Girl, 3-1
(9th) Made in Detroit, 5-1


Mahoning Valley (3rd) Enlisted Man, 6-1
(5th) Do the Math, 3-1


Mountaineer (2nd) Lost Kodiak, 4-1
(6th) April Hero, 7-2


Oaklawn Park (4th) Wingate Hall, 5-1
(8th) Be a Hero, 3-1


Penn National (3rd) Night Prowl, 7-2
(6th) Silver City Lass, 6-1


Tampa Bay Downs (4th) Macaffer, 6-1
(9th) Raven Train, 6-1


Turf Paradise (1st) Ariat Gold, 5-1
(3rd) Neat Lady, 4-1