77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

Should I be going with this hand against this semi-short stack unknown, or is there no clear answer to this one? I would have to call about $50 to see a showdown after my flop bet.

Poker Stars, $1/$2 NL Hold'em Cash Game, 6 Players
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MP: $151.30
CO: $59.40
BTN: $101.15
Hero (SB): $235.10
BB: $111.20
UTG: $78

Pre-Flop: 7[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] 7[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] dealt to Hero (SB)
UTG calls $2, 3 folds, <font color="red">Hero raises to $10</font>, BB folds, UTG calls $8

Flop: ($22) 8[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] 2[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] 5[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (2 Players)
<font color="red">Hero bets $15</font>, <font color="red">UTG raises to $40</font>, Hero ???

Re: 77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

you can shove or fold, doesnt matter much either way. he could be raping you with 89 though.

Re: 77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

I would fold it.

Re: 77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

This seems like a good spot to fold. He very likely holds 99 or TT or something (maybe even a set, especially even he puts you on an overpair such as jacks or queens). You are really running uphill on this hand with no real clue about your standing, so just let it go before the pot gets out of control on you.

Re: 77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

he has a SC and likes to limp them UTG im folding.

Re: 77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

99 and A8s are too likely, fold here

Re: 77 only one overcard on board against a semi short stack
 

Folt.