For example, let’s say one team starts off slow and falls behind early, but then they suddenly make a strong comeback. The game becomes close, and at that point the betting line gives you pretty good value if you pick them to win.
Would you place your bet on that team just because they have the momentum on their side, or do you think it’s just an illusion and not really a factor in the outcome?
When I first read the title, I thought it would be about slot games and sports games, but it seems to be specifically about sports games. I think this kind of thing often happens in sports games, especially soccer matches. I've often noticed it usually happens in the first half, and then in the second half, a team changes its tactics, puts on a better performance and can make a comeback against its opponent.
I think this is very profitable if we are gamblers who can successfully predict wins like this. When the team we have chosen to win is behind, the odds will be much higher than before. So I don't think this is an illusion, because matches have experienced this. However, it's also important to realize that momentum like this can't always be realized, because we basically can't predict the final outcome of a match. So, we should take advantage of this momentum by only putting money into our bankroll as much as we can, and don't force ourselves to bet large amounts. Bet with money that we can afford to lose, so that if a prediction is wrong, we can still gamble calmly for next.