This is one way of looking at it. Another way of looking at it is, make a bet and then put aside some for later when you are already watching the game live. Analyzing a game beforehand would be different when you are already watching it live. There must be betting opportunities while the game is going on. You can measure a game differently when it is already played. This is just an alternative way of looking at it.

Other than that, if you can, why not watch the game live right? You have a bet. A game is worth watching more if you have a bet.