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Old 09-21-2007, 06:11 PM
ssmallz ssmallz is offline
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Default Re: Head up with big-draw, 2 similar 20/40 hands

Hand 1: SB is betting 100% of his range here so his flop bet means nothing. You have more than enough equity to raise the flop for value b/c you have 15 outs very often. If he 3 bets you should call and raise a heart for value. If K hits on the turn, call and raise the river. If he just calls your raise, you've gotta fire again on the turn. There are a lot of hands that will call your raise only to fold to a turn bet UI. I'd also fire again on the river if its a blank b/c you can def fold hands like Ax, KJ, and KQ w/another river bet which may have called the turn intending to c/f the river UI.

As played I think you should raise the turn. Again, this guy has A high a lot and while getting 3 bet sux, you can get him to lay down a lot of hands that are ahead of you or have 6 outs to call with. Getting 3 bet puts your in a tough spot but you're still likely drawing to 12 outs.

Hand 2: Again raise the flop. What you're failing to recognize in these 2 hands the pr aggressor will bet the flop blind so take advantage of that. He could be 3 betting w/88 or TT and will be hating life if you c/r him. So I c/r and barrell the turn. Most of thse guys aren't sophisicated enough to call your flop bet and raise the turn for a free showdown so you will know exactly where you are at all times. W/drawing hands HU you've gotta make a play for the pot and put people in tough spots. I prefer to do it on the flop b/c our draws have the most equity and its cheaper than semibluffing the turn. This will be very good for your metagame when you hit your draw or get caught bluffing.

As played this hand becomes much tougher. C/r'ing the turn would look real powerful but you've gotta do it against the right player. Getting 3 bet here would make your puke but I think you win the pot often enough to make it +EV. Since you did take the passive line here, I don't mind calling here and playing it strait foward on the river. As a general rule I don't like to make plays on the turn unless I have a read that my opponent is scared of me or capable of making a lay down.
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