A solid point spread should entice gamblers from both sides of the game. While sportsbooks do not always want equal money on both sides, they also do not want all of the money on one side for every football game. When there is a major difference in payouts, that means either the favored team has an extreme advantage or the underdog has a chance at winning. It's important to remember that gambling on sports is a business first and a love second. The companies that control the majority of sports betting have no interest in making sure games are played fairly by either team. They will take all of the money placed on one side of the equation no matter what and hope to profit even more by taking advantage of any weak links in the system. For example, if many teams are using home field advantage to play in their own stadium then odds makers would likely raise the price of those games to reflect this new information. In the end, gambling on sports is a double-edged sword. It can be fun and exciting when your team wins but it can also be frustrating and depressing when your favorite player(s) lose. Just make sure you know who controls the sports books and find some way to hedge your bets if you want to keep your emotions in check.