Steam
A sudden, significant line movement caused by heavy sharp action across multiple sportsbooks simultaneously. Steam moves happen fast and signal strong sharp conviction.
Like hearing thunder right after lightning: by the time you react, the sharpest moment has already passed.
Why it matters
Steam moves represent the sharpest money in the market acting with conviction. Following steam before books adjust is a proven strategy.
How DMP uses this
DMP detects rapid line movements across books that indicate steam. Our line movement alerts help you spot these signals in real time.
Common mistake
Chasing steam after the line has already moved to its new number — the value exists in the initial move, not after every book has adjusted.