Re: 1500 NL - shortstacked and approaching the bubble
there was a time when I would have definitely agreed with everyone here about this being an easy fold.
Now I'm not so sure. Here's why... Your opponent has an M of just over 4. If he is a solid player, he's probably shoving just about any 2 cards in this spot to get the first in Viggorish- Harrington.
This hand is very range dependent, it really depends on what kind of range your opponent has. But even worse, you have an M of 3, and are near dead.
I think I'd honestly call here, as the villain's range is probably extremely loose. I admit, I hate calling with 77, and with a healthy stack, I would probably avoid it, but you aren't really near the money now. You need to double up to continue, and this may well be the best hand you get dealt in the next 3 orbits before you're knocked out.
Plus you don't want to let your stack get so low, that no one is folding to you when you shove later.
I say make your stand now. I hate calling here, but I think in this spot, you really have to. that's my $0.02
I say "call". If he tables 99+, then it's not your day, better luck next time.
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