$5NL 6-Max, AA line against villain with not much of a read

Wooden Ta Sheng · #1 08-09-2007, 06:35 PM

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: 2+2 Forums)

CO ($11.40)
Button ($10.13)
Hero ($10.07)
BB ($2.78)
UTG ($10.96)
MP ($5.80)

Preflop: Hero is SB with A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img].
2 folds, CO calls $0.05, 1 fold, Hero raises to $0.3, 1 fold, CO calls $0.25.

Flop: ($0.65) 5[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 8[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], K[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero bets $0.47, CO calls $0.47.

Turn: ($1.59) 4[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks.

River: ($1.59) 7[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero bets $0.3, CO raises to $2, Hero folds.

Anybody play it differently on other earlier streets?

BishopsFinger · #2 08-09-2007, 06:44 PM

why did you decide to check the turn?

Wooden Ta Sheng · #3 08-09-2007, 07:02 PM

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why did you decide to check the turn?

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Because I'm out of position with just an over pair on a now drawy board. It was for pot control purposes.

anthb7210p · #4 08-09-2007, 07:03 PM

Bet 1.2-1.4 on turn, value bet river, if raised fold

anthb7210p · #5 08-09-2007, 07:06 PM

if he was on a FD, which the c/c makes it seem like, you just gave him a free card by checking the turn

hihixD · #6 08-09-2007, 07:10 PM

What anthb7210p said.

I'm not sure if 67 would really want to see the flop for 6BB, so I wouldn't worry about a straight. You have also given the flush draw a free shot at the flush, which he subsequently hit.

Your $0.3 bet on the river was also pretty weak, and was bound to get raised given the earlier betting.

Wooden Ta Sheng · #7 08-09-2007, 07:38 PM

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What anthb7210p said.

I'm not sure if 67 would really want to see the flop for 6BB, so I wouldn't worry about a straight. You have also given the flush draw a free shot at the flush, which he subsequently hit.

Your $0.3 bet on the river was also pretty weak, and was bound to get raised given the earlier betting.

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Well, look at it this way, if villain has a hand that's worth calling but raised instead, my AA is now a bluff catcher. If you have a hand that is now barely worth a check knowing you won't call a big river bet (which could also be bluffs), then block bluffing in this instance to prevent a check bet/bluff is good. Sometimes villain may just call and I still win showdown.

Mr_Pathetic · #8 08-10-2007, 12:14 AM

I think I would bet turn here as my experience here tells me I will get calls from many hands I beat. I play flop same way except I bet .45 or .50. Do you normally key in bets that aren't multiple of fives? I've noticed a few opponents doing that who seem pretty solid.

Wooden Ta Sheng · #9 08-10-2007, 01:49 AM

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I think I would bet turn here as my experience here tells me I will get calls from many hands I beat. I play flop same way except I bet .45 or .50. Do you normally key in bets that aren't multiple of fives? I've noticed a few opponents doing that who seem pretty solid.

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No, I vary my bet amounts as much as possible, both preflop and postflop. Some people may think it's unnecessary but it suits me fine.

JROK777 · #10 08-10-2007, 02:02 AM

Bet more on the flop 80-100% of pot. You then have to bet the turn. I might make a 100% PSB on the turn because it looks like villian is drawing. You can then fold your hand if you are raised. Block the river for 60% PSB.