~~~
When a favorite team is playing, some gamblers place bets to make the game more enjoyable. I have seen some gamblers who do sports betting don't enjoy their favorite sport if they can't bet on it. They think no bet no enjoy.
I think these people feel satisfied when they can show their analytical skills by betting and predicting the results of competitions. When a player bets on his favourite sport, he can experience the teams or athletes with more passion.
But also many people prefer to enjoy sporting events without betting.