Top Pair Weak Kicker

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I play it the same.

I like the flop raise for value, and I like a call on the turn since I no longer think we're ahead. I wouldn't expect an unknown to donk the turn without a hand that beats us (87[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] maybe?), so I'd just call the turn and let the BB contribute another bet.

[ibi]

Could someone please explain why a flop raise would be for value? Isn't this a situation where we're likely to get called only by a better Ace?

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Could someone please explain why a flop raise would be for value? Isn't this a situation where we're likely to get called only by a better Ace?

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While we'd probably only get called by either of the blinds with an ace (or 87 which isn't folding), MP1 could be betting a lot of worse hands, which he'll call the raise with. In addition to an ace, he may have 9x or pocket pair and be betting for value, or may be trying some random bluff at SB's weakness. Also, I think this hand is easier to play if you can get it heads up.