This is a very interesting observation.
Here you really have to go against your conscience to bet on your favorite team losing. And as if the disappointment and pain of losing is compensated by the winnings from this bet. But in my opinion, true fans of their favorite teams don’t do that. Overall, this is somehow wrong, unpleasant, and generally leads to some kind of struggle with one’s conscience.
Definitely, I feel just the same way but, I’ve had to see a couple of fans which are known to me, bet against there team and be cool while viewing the game in the showroom with few bottles of beer to enjoy the evening. I mean, it’s crazy but, while I try to understand their plight to be involved in such gambling, it’s not in anyway a means to show your support and loyalty to the team your fandom is based.
True fans stick by their team no matter what, it doesn’t have to be about the disappointment you’ve been dished out, you just turn up for your team over and over again.
Unfortunately, it’s about the odds for some, a way to hit back on their team’s bad performance.