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 your favor. 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 even days) ago.
Example: On Wednesday, a member of the TrueBet group “NoJuiceForUs” proposes a $20 bet on the Minnesota Vikings (-6) playing against the Bears (if you accept this available bet, you’ll get the Bears +6). On Thursday, the line has moved to Minnesota -1 (a 5 point move!), meaning you’d only get the Bears +1 if you placed a bet with the current line. If you have a tool to identify this huge line advantage, you can grab the (+6) bet proposed on Wednesday and enjoy the benefit of this huge line move.
TrueBet premium (Gold) members now enjoy easy access to “steam” opportunities within the Available Bets screen. If you’re a TrueBet Gold premium member, you’ll be able to identify bets with “stale” lines that have moved in your favor. If you’re not a Gold member, what are you waiting for?