Steam

Steam in betting refers to a rapid and significant odds movement on a particular selection due to heavy betting action. This shift is often caused by sharp money, betting syndicates, or inside information rather than casual bettors.

For example, if a team opens at 2.50 odds and quickly drops to 1.80, it indicates strong betting interest, making it a steam move. Bookmakers adjust the odds to balance their liability and protect themselves from potential large payouts.

While steam movements can signal value bets, blindly following steam without understanding the reason behind it can be risky, as some movements are due to public hype rather than professional betting.