Cold Line Vocabulary

Melted

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What Melted means in sports betting — explained in plain English.

Definition

When a Cold Line pick goes wrong or the edge disappears due to line movement or game circumstances.

The pick didn't work out, or the value evaporated before you could bet it.

We had Chiefs -3 with 4 points of edge, but the line moved to -7. The edge melted.

Browse the full A–Z betting glossary or read the complete betting guide. The Cold Line also publishes a free year-round sports calendar and live odds board — no signup required.

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Cold Line Vocabulary

What Melted means in sports betting — explained in plain English.

When a Cold Line pick goes wrong or the edge disappears due to line movement or game circumstances.

The pick didn't work out, or the value evaporated before you could bet it.

We had Chiefs -3 with 4 points of edge, but the line moved to -7. The edge melted.

Browse the full A–Z betting glossary or read the complete betting guide. The Cold Line also publishes a free year-round sports calendar and live odds board — no signup required.