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A3s strategy question?
I probably should have raised PF, but given that i didnt
Yes Opp may fold out if I bet, but if he calls here I am kinda stuck, no? an A he probably has a higher kicker, an 8 I am toast...should a C/R be a better way to go here? I am really reluctant to bet the turn here, Do I assume a flush draw and bet again? so my question is having called: Should I bet the flop? Poker Stars - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.05/$0.10 Blinds - 5 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter) <font color="black">Hero (SB): $14.15</font> BB: $5.75 UTG: $8.60 CO: $6.65 BTN: $2.45 <font color="black">Preflop:</font> Hero is dealt 3[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] A[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (5 Players) 3 folds, Hero calls $0.05, BB checks <font color="black">Flop:</font> ($0.20) A[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] 8[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] 8[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (2 Players) <font color="red">Hero bets $0.20</font>, BB calls $0.20 <font color="black">Turn:</font> ($0.60) 9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 Players) Hero checks, <font color="red">BB bets $0.60</font>, Hero folds Pot Size: $1.20 |
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Re: A3s strategy question?
I bet $0.15 on the flop and $0.45 on the turn. His bet doesn't look like a value bet, so I'd call and fold to further aggression.
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Re: A3s strategy question?
Definately bet the flop.
On the turn, don't forget that if he has an ace with a kicker under 8, then you have the same hand as him , aces and eights with 9 kicker. If he had a kicker higher than 9, you would figure he would PROBABLY raise PF, so I wouldn't be so worried about an ace. He might have a random 8 and you'd be toast, but he might be on a FD too, and a small PP is possible too. I think i'd probably call and try to show down as cheap as possible, if another flush card comes I would consider folding the river. If a blank came and he bet big on the river, I might lay down too as you would figure he wouldn't bet big with a med. strength hand like a pair of aces. |
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Re: A3s strategy question?
I would almost never bet this flop. You are either way ahead or way behind here and here and are only worried about a flush draw. This isnt the sort of hand you want to be value betting every street, because you arent being called by anything you beat. I check and give him a chance to bluff a worse hand or maybe pick up a second best pair. Betting this flop against competent player results in either you betting into a better hand or folding out a worse hand. The way to make the most money in this situation against your average player is to check.
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Re: A3s strategy question?
Good fold I could of done the same.
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Re: A3s strategy question?
I'm almost always raising this PF. It's HU you have a better than average hand and you're oop post flop. In an unraised pot a lot of people will just call with almost anything with position to see what you do on the turn. You put a bet in on the flop and gave the pot away. I'm not saying you were'nt beaten. It's entirely possible. Limping in from the SB is imo one of the weakest preflop plays you can make. If you had raised you might have picked up the blinds and you get more credit for an ace on the flop at 10NL.
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Re: A3s strategy question?
He doesnt want credit for his ace on the flop though. If he gets credit, he isnt making any more money.
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Re: A3s strategy question?
[ QUOTE ]
I would almost never bet this flop. You are either way ahead or way behind here and here and are only worried about a flush draw. This isnt the sort of hand you want to be value betting every street, because you arent being called by anything you beat. I check and give him a chance to bluff a worse hand or maybe pick up a second best pair. Betting this flop against competent player results in either you betting into a better hand or folding out a worse hand. The way to make the most money in this situation against your average player is to check. [/ QUOTE ] I kinda thought this afterwards.......... |
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Re: A3s strategy question?
I agree with the pot the flop idea. At this level, IMO, anybody with two clubs will call your bet on the flop (or he possibly could have a pocket pair - many in this position would also call). Cardinal sin IMO to give them a free card.
Since I think these two possibilities are the most likely scenarios, your check on the turn is a dream for them and encourages the bluff (I wouldn't be surprised to see him turn up 9To) You must pot the turn and fold if necessary to a raise. ps Why did you check the turn? OK he might have Ace plus better kicker but if so wouldn't you expect a raise on the flop? I think there are plenty of hands you're beating here. |
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Re: A3s strategy question?
People donīt fold in blind vs blind battles. Ever. Even nits (like me) turns into complete spewmonkeys. Bet the flop, check/call turn, check/call river seems to get the most out of his likely airy hands. If a club hits and he bets big you could probably fold.
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