The 0.5-point spread combined with a 54/23 moneyline split creates a cushion play. Getting 0.5 points in a game the market prices this tight is the structural edge.

Market split of 54/23 across 5 books with a 0.5-point spread. Home advantage factors into the pricing.

Line shopping is critical here — 60-point odds gap across books means getting the best number adds 18.0% to expected ROI. Best available at LowVig.ag vs worst creates meaningful EV difference.