What exactly does betting steam mean

[physed]

After betting for over 30 years I still don't understand what that means. I obvious not doing it.

[jjgold]

Line moves on a game from like -7 to -8 at many books you then quickly look for a -7 and bet it

Means nothing

[Louisvillekid1]

When a game attracts a lot of attention, the line has the potential to move quickly. When that occurs, it is known as steam. Most steam games do not necessarily reflect the right side, but are games where the majority of players decide to focus their attention and action.

The slang fits because steam rises, just like the betting lines when a lot of action is focused on it. A steam game could be the result of professional gamblers or sharps taking advantage of a previously weak line, it could be a big game like the playoffs or championship, or in some rare cases, there could be something the bettors know which the linemakers do not. In a game where the smart money piles up on one or both sides of the line, the betting line will almost always move quickly. In order to avoid a steam game, bet when the line appears, before sharps have a chance to influence it.

[InTheDrink]

It means fading smoke

You either go steam or smoke

[pavyracer]

When the line at a book is better than Pinny.

[Brock Landers]

90% of steam games are Totals...

[Noles1992]

LKID and Brock nailed it!

[physed]

I was right I don't bet steam

[Louisvillekid1]

I was right I don't bet steam

books will cut limits eventually, but you should do a lil reading on gambling if you been betting for 30 years