The 0.25-point spread combined with a 47/28 moneyline split creates a cushion play. Getting 0.25 points in a game the market prices this tight is the structural edge.

Market split of 47/28 across 5 books with a 0.25-point spread. Home advantage factors into the pricing.

Line shopping is critical here — 30-point odds gap across books means getting the best number adds 9.0% to expected ROI. Best available at LowVig.ag vs worst creates meaningful EV difference.