If they know how much money they can use to place their bet, they will not placing more money that they can not afford. That can disturb their allocated money in gambling because they will just deposit more and more money to place more money and hopes they can wins. Whether they bet against the public or follow what public does, they still remember their limitations and will not trying to break because no guarantee to win on the bet especially if they don't analyze to find the right team that can win. Following public to place a bet can makes them feel greed because they will be sure that public already have an accurate prediction but that will not always right.
I don't see much point in listening to someone's opinion when it comes to your money. If I'm going to risk my money, then I'll also make the decision on what to bet on myself, and it doesn't matter to me how popular this bet will be among other players. Most often, bets are made on the favorite, but the favorite will also most often win, so playing against the majority or with them is not as important as missing a match where the favorite will lose. If it will be a mistake and a loss, then let it be my choice, so that I don't blame anyone.