Markets & lines
Steam
A sudden, synchronized line move across many sportsbooks at once, typically triggered by respected (sharp) money hitting the market. “Chasing steam” means betting the same direction at books that haven't moved yet — a race measured in seconds, and one books actively defend against.
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