Introduction
The OddsTide Odds Screen displays market, bet, and odds for every supported sportsbook in that marketâupdated in real time.
To help you react fast, odds are color-coded based on recent movement:
- Green when odds have just increased
- Red when odds have just decreased
This lets you spot steam, sharp moves, and price drifts quickly.
Layout Overview
- Market â The event and market type (e.g., Moneyline, Spread, Total).
- Bet â The side or selection (Team/Over/Under/etc.).
- Odds by Book â A row of current prices for each sportsbook.
As prices move, green and red flashes guide your attention to fresh changes.
Workflow for Finding Opportunities
1) Monitor Markets You Know
Focus on leagues/props you understand. Context helps you judge if a move is meaningful.
2) Watch Color Signals
Green/red changes indicate where the market is moving now. Investigate big or repeated shifts.
3) Compare Across Books
Where one book lags, you may find value or arb/middle setups with our other tools.
4) Act Quickly
Fast reaction can be the difference between capturing and missing an edge.
Tips
- Sort/Filter by league or market to reduce noise.
- Check History (if available in your view) to see if a move is a blip or a trend.
- Combine With Positive EV to confirm if a price is truly +EV after removing the vig.
Pattern Recognition Mastery
Steam Move Identification:
A steam move occurs when sharp money forces rapid line movement across multiple books. Look for:
- 0.5+ point move in under 2 minutes
- Movement across 5+ books simultaneously
- Volume spike in betting percentage
- Movement against public betting trends
Reverse Line Movement (RLM):
The holy grail of sharp indicatorsâwhen the line moves opposite to public betting:
- 70% of bets on Team A, but line moves toward Team B
- Indicates sharp money overwhelming public action
- Most valuable in prime time games with heavy public action
- Track at multiple books for confirmation
Line Freeze Patterns:
When lines don't move despite heavy action:
- Books confident in their number
- Waiting for sharp action on the other side
- Often indicates trap games
- Monitor for sudden late movement
Multi-Screen Workflow
Primary Screen Setup:
- Main odds screen with your target games
- Filter by sport and time window
- Sort by biggest line movements
- Highlight your available sportsbooks
Secondary Monitoring:
- Injury news feeds
- Weather updates for outdoor games
- Sharp betting reports
- Social media for breaking news
Execution Screen:
- Pre-logged sportsbook accounts
- Bet slip templates ready
- Bankroll tracker open
- Note-taking system active
Advanced Filtering Strategies
Time-Based Filters:
- Opening lines (6am-10am): Find overnight value
- Lunch rush (12pm-1pm): Public money impacts
- Power hour (5pm-6pm): Sharp money time
- Late night (10pm-12am): Next day preparation
Market-Based Filters:
- Main markets (spread, total, ML) for liquidity
- Alt lines for arbitrage hunting
- Player props for information edges
- Live markets for momentum plays
Alert Configuration
High-Priority Alerts:
- Line moves 1+ point from open
- Steam moves on your tracked games
- Arbitrage opportunities 2%+
- Key injuries to impact players
Medium-Priority Alerts:
- Line shopping advantages 0.5+ points
- Middle opportunities 4+ points
- Low hold situations under 1%
- Weather changes for totals
Historical Pattern Analysis
Day of Week Trends:
- Monday: Overreactions to Sunday results
- Tuesday/Wednesday: Sharpest lines (least action)
- Thursday: College football value emerges
- Friday: Public money starts flowing
- Saturday: College chaos creates opportunities
- Sunday: NFL public betting peaks
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for on an odds screen?
Focus on line movements (steam moves), odds discrepancies between books, and reverse line movement (line moves against public betting). These often indicate sharp action or value opportunities.
How fast should I act on odds screen alerts?
Immediately for significant discrepancies. Good lines can disappear in under 60 seconds. Have your sportsbook accounts logged in and funded before monitoring the odds screen.
What do the different colors mean on odds screens?
Typically, green indicates line movement in one direction, red in the opposite. Highlighted cells often show best available odds. Each platform has its own color codingâcheck the legend.
Should I follow every steam move?
No. Steam moves indicate sharp action but aren't always profitable to follow. Consider the timing, your own analysis, and whether you're getting a good number post-steam.
How many sportsbooks should I monitor?
Monitor at least 5-7 major sportsbooks for good coverage. The more books you track, the more likely you'll find value, arbitrage, and middle opportunities.
Final Thoughts
The Odds Screen is your market radar. Use the color-coded movement to find opportunities, then confirm them with the Positive EV, Arbitrage, Middles, or Low Holds tools.
Arbitrage betting applies principles from financial arbitrage theory.
The principles discussed here align with research from the Journal of Gambling Studies.