50NL T-T flops an overpair but no one is getting out

[Semtex]

First hand so no reads

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: 2+2 Forums)

Hero ($54.10)
MP1 ($49.25)
MP2 ($49.95)
MP3 ($13.15)
CO ($43.70)
Button ($55.40)
SB ($49.50)
BB ($29.70)
UTG ($49.75)

Preflop: Hero is UTG+1 with T[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], T[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img].
<font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, <font color="#CC3333">Hero raises to $2</font>, <font color="#666666">3 folds</font>, CO calls $2, <font color="#666666">2 folds</font>, BB calls $1.50.

Flop: ($6.25) 3[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 9[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 6[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
BB checks, <font color="#CC3333">Hero bets $3.5</font>, CO calls $3.50, BB calls $3.50.

Turn: ($16.75) 7[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
BB checks, Hero ???

[Ryanj37]

I check here and try to get to showdown as cheap as possible. If we make a bet and get raised we are in a very akward position.

[Javanewt]

I agree with the check, but I'm always lost if someone bets. I guess with no reads it's a fold, unless they make it attractive enough to stay in for one more card?

[Stonewalled]

I would bet the pot on the flop, particularly with 2 players still in the hand, and there being possible flush/straight draws. I would do this because I don't mind winning the hand right there rather than playing oop v. co, I want to charge draws, and I want to get full value out of a top pair hand.

On the turn, I would make it $12, and fold to any raise. I would not check the turn because I still think there is a strong possibility that both villains were drawing to a flush or different straight, or that you are up against a top pair hand.

[jaydreb]

Meh, I'm probably taking another stab at this pot as no one has given me any reason to think I'm behind. The 7 only helps 54 and T8. Moreover, if I check I'd have a tough decision if CO bets. I'd bet around $10 and expect to take it down a good percentage of the time. If I'm raised, I'm gone. If called, I shut down on river unless I make my straight.

Incidentally, I would have bet a little more on the flop. A $5 bet would have given you more info. about your opponents' hands.

[effang]

what powers players to put out weak @ss bets? i don't get it. you look weak, they will call w/ ATC to see what's going on. bet the pot. betting the pot, they'll often fold out bottom pair, MAYBE middle pair,

they will definately call w/ OESD, FD's, and maybe gutters.

[Vegetarian]

I would bet 14.

The 7 is pretty close to a blank and you can not afford to give a free card on this board against 2 opponents.

[Javanewt]

What was I thinking? I didn't even notice the weak flop bet. Sorry. Definitely bet more. Make it at least $5 if not pot. That bet is way too weak, and I agree that almost ATC are staying in.

As played, I'd bet turn -- the $12 to $14 sounds good. Fold to a raise.

If you had bet more on flop and been called by both, I would check turn.