Instincts are full of emotions that’s why I don’t let my instincts rule over my critical thinking, that will only lead me to greater losses based on my personal experience. However, there are also times that we are already betting based on the command of our instincts unconsciously, something that we can’t do nothing about it. But as much as possible, if you want to bet and maximize your profits, it’s better to bet based on your real analysis and deep assessment on the game, most particularly in sports betting.
It's very interesting the concept you have about the instinct when playing, I understand it and respect it in all its expression, however sometimes we must pay attention to it, sometimes, just to try, it may be that it is a bit of luck that we are going to have, sometimes instincts, it's a sixth sense in other areas of life can even save our lives from anything, from any danger, then given these things as it is in the casino I pay attention to those instincts or that sixth sense if I still have money available willing to lose, it's the only way.
There’s really no definite explanation whether an instinct can be reliable in gambling, or a distraction either. But I must say, when it comes to gambling, you have to be open on both, winning and losing, and if you feel betting according to your instinct, then go but do it with caution. Bet only on the amount you are comfortable of losing. Since there are times that instinct can bring luck in gambling, and there are times too that instinct can only be a a misleading factor when gambling.