In sports betting, “steam” refers to a rapid and significant change in the betting lines, typically caused by a large volume of bets placed on one side. When you notice a favorable line movement and take advantage of it, you’re engaging in what’s known as “steam chasing” or “following the steam.” You’re capitalizing on the updated odds before the sportsbooks adjust them further based on the influx of bets. Keep in mind that acting quickly is crucial, as sportsbooks aim to balance their exposure and adjust odds accordingly.
The closest thing to chasing steam on TrueBet is when you notice a “stale” line on a bet proposed before the line moved in a meaningful way. This is easy to find when comparing CURRENT lines vs the lines on games that might have been proposed by other group members several hours (or days) ago.
Example: On Wednesday, a member of TrueBet group “NoJuiceForUs” proposes a $20 bet on the Minnesota Vikings +6. On Friday, you notice that (for whatever reason) the line has moved to Minnesota +1 (a FIVE point move!) If you act quickly, you can grab the bet proposed on Wednesday and gain the advantage of this huge line move.
Coming Soon: TrueBet premium (Gold) members will soon enjoy an easy way to identify “steam” opportunities within the Available Bets screen. This will make it super easy for premium members to identify bets that have become “stale” and have moved in your favor. Another benefit of being a premium member!