Re: Stud hi: What\'s your plan when 3-bet on 3rd by an overpair?
On the matter of raising to knock-out the 2; I believe this works against the 8. His involvement actually helps the 8 in dealing with the Ace. Our profit potential increases 100% while our EV, if ahead of the Ace, goes down only 25% (60 to about 45). So I don’t mind a call from the 2. What generally happens on 4th is the Ace will check and the 8 will bet, hoping the 2 calls. Now its decision time for the Ace; fold, call or raise. If its split Aces, then the Ace will raise to thin the field and bet out on 5th. A call will be a sign of weakness and probably a 5th St check, allowing us a potential free card or a bet. So the 2 allows us to get a better handle on the Ace and will make his 4th st decision to fold easier. My EV goes way up on this fold.
I understand your point on the knock-out, but in this case, he helps more than he hurts IMO. More money too.
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