How to Use The Heater
Your complete guide to getting the most out of The Heater's AI-powered analysis engine. From basic chat to advanced power tools.
What is The Heater?
The Heater is your AI-powered analysis engine for sports betting, casino strategy, and lottery number generation. Think of it as having a professional analyst, a math tutor, and a strategy coach — all in one chat interface.
It uses the MIT Triple Stack — three proprietary analysis frameworks that power every response:
🔬 EV Scanner
Calculates expected value and implied probabilities to find +EV opportunities
📊 Kelly Criterion Engine
Optimal bet sizing based on your edge and bankroll to maximize long-term growth
🎲 Monte Carlo Simulator
Runs thousands of simulations to model outcomes and assess risk
Analysis Modes
The Heater has three specialized modes. Each mode tunes the AI's knowledge and response style to the domain you're working in. Switch modes anytime from the sidebar.
Sports Analyst
Matchup analysis, implied probabilities, line movement, value bets, parlay building, and Kelly Criterion bet sizing. Best for: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Soccer, MMA, and college sports.
Casino Strategist
Optimal play strategy, house edge calculations, session bankroll planning, and game-by-game analysis. Best for: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Poker, and Slots.
Lottery Analyst
Number generation using frequency analysis, wheeling systems, hot/cold number tracking, and true odds breakdowns. Best for: Powerball, Mega Millions, state lotteries, and scratch-offs.
You can switch modes mid-conversation. The AI remembers context from earlier messages even when you change modes.
Using the Chat
The chat is your primary interface. Type any question, analysis request, or scenario and The Heater will respond with detailed, data-driven analysis.
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Select your mode (Sports, Casino, or Lottery) from the sidebar or the mode cards on the welcome screen.
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Type your question in the input bar at the bottom. Be as specific as possible — include team names, odds, bankroll amounts, or game details.
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Press Enter or click the send button. The Heater will stream its response in real-time.
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To stop a response mid-stream, click the red stop button that appears during generation.
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Follow up with more questions — The Heater maintains conversation context so you can drill deeper.
The more specific your question, the better the analysis. Instead of "Should I bet on the Lakers?", try "The Lakers are -3.5 at -110 against the Celtics tonight. Is there value given the Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10?"
Voice & Image Input
Don't want to type? The Heater supports voice input and bet slip image analysis.
Voice Input
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Click the microphone icon next to the input bar.
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Speak your question clearly. The button will pulse red while recording.
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Click the stop icon when done. Your speech will be transcribed and added to the input.
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Review the text, edit if needed, then send.
Bet Slip Analysis
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Click the camera icon next to the input bar.
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Select a photo of your bet slip from your device.
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The Heater will analyze the image and provide a detailed breakdown of your bets.
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It will identify each leg, calculate combined odds, and assess the overall value.
Bet slip analysis works best with clear, well-lit photos. Make sure all text on the slip is readable.
Quick Actions (MIT Triple Stack)
The welcome screen features pre-built quick action buttons that instantly load optimized prompts for common analysis tasks. These are organized by the MIT Triple Stack framework:
Sports Mode Quick Actions
- EV Scan: Implied Probability — Convert odds to win probability and find value
- Kelly Criterion Bet Sizing — Calculate optimal bet amount for your edge
- Monte Carlo: Line Analysis — Analyze line movement and sharp action
- Build a Value Parlay — AI-constructed multi-leg parlay with value assessment
Casino Mode Quick Actions
- Instant Blackjack Strategy — Get the mathematically optimal play for any hand
- Find Lowest-Edge Bets — Compare house edge across all table games
- Kelly: Session Bankroll Sizing — Plan your session budget mathematically
- Monte Carlo: Session Simulator — Simulate a full casino session with your bankroll
Lottery Mode Quick Actions
- Monte Carlo: Number Generator — Generate number sets using frequency analysis
- Hot/Cold Number Analysis — See which numbers are overdue or trending
- Wheeling System Builder — Build a coverage system for your numbers
- EV Scan: Best Lottery Value — Compare true odds across different lotteries
Quick actions are just starting points. After the initial response, follow up with your own questions to customize the analysis.
Managing Conversations
Every chat is automatically saved as a conversation. You can manage them from the sidebar.
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Click 'New Chat' to start a fresh conversation. Your previous chat is automatically saved.
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Use the search bar in the sidebar to find past conversations by keyword.
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Click any conversation in the history list to reload it with all messages intact.
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Hover over a conversation and click the three-dot menu to rename or delete it.
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Use the copy or export buttons in the top bar to save a conversation's content.
Copy Chat copies the full conversation to your clipboard. Export Chat downloads it as a text file.
Saving & Tracking Picks
When The Heater gives you an analysis you want to act on, save it as a pick for easy reference later.
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Hover over any AI response to reveal action buttons at the bottom of the message.
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Click 'Save as Pick' (bookmark icon) to save that analysis to your picks collection.
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Access all saved picks from the sidebar link 'My Picks' or from the /members/picks page.
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Track your picks over time to see which analyses led to winning bets.
Save picks before placing bets so you have a record of the analysis that informed your decision. This helps you review and improve your process over time.
Power Tools
Beyond the main chat, The Heater includes specialized tools accessible from the welcome screen's "Power Tools" section or the sidebar navigation:
Bet Builder
Build bets step by step with AI guidance. Add legs, set stakes, and get instant EV analysis on each component.
Parlay Builder
Multi-leg parlay construction with correlation analysis and combined probability calculations.
Arbitrage Scanner
Find guaranteed profit opportunities by comparing odds across different sportsbooks.
Game Script
Simulate game scenarios and see how different outcomes affect your bets and live betting opportunities.
Fade the Public
Contrarian analysis tool that shows where the public is betting and identifies potential fade opportunities.
Live Session Mode
Real-time casino companion for live play. Get instant strategy advice as you play at the table.
Additional tools include Odds Comparison (compare lines across sportsbooks), Daily Picks (AI-generated daily analysis), and Bonuses (exclusive bankroll blueprint and math cheat sheet).
Pro Tips
1. Be Specific with Numbers
Include exact odds (-110, +200), spreads (-3.5), totals (O/U 215.5), and bankroll amounts ($500). The more data you give, the more precise the analysis.
2. Use Follow-Up Questions
Don't start a new chat for related questions. Follow up in the same conversation — "What if the line moves to -4?" or "Now do the same analysis for the over."
3. Ask for Comparisons
"Compare the value of -110 spread vs +200 moneyline on this game" gives you a side-by-side analysis that helps you pick the best bet type.
4. Request Scenarios
"What happens to my parlay if leg 2 loses?" or "Simulate 1000 sessions with this strategy" — The Heater excels at scenario modeling.
5. Combine Modes
Start in Sports mode for game analysis, switch to Casino mode for bankroll strategy, then back to Sports for bet sizing. The context carries over.
6. Use Voice for Complex Questions
Long, detailed questions are easier to speak than type. Use voice input for multi-part analysis requests.