Playing AQs from the BB

tbaarslag · #1 09-03-2007, 06:15 PM

UTG is 40/10/3. Never mind preflop.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed)

Hero ($100.00)
UTG ($98.61)
MP ($94.10)
CO ($191.30)
Button ($349.04)
SB ($140.05)

Preflop: Hero is BB with A[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], Q[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img].
UTG raises to $3.5, MP calls $3.50, 3 folds, Hero calls $2.50.

Flop: ($11) 5[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 2[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (3 players)
Hero...?

What is our plan here? What factors do I consider when to check and when to bet?

BombayBadboy · #2 09-03-2007, 06:20 PM

I let UTG c-bet here so I can see MPs reaction. If MP raises, I fold. C/c a bet by UTG, and c/c most turns too.

Etats360 · #3 09-03-2007, 06:20 PM

Board is really dry and you have relative position. Check.

tbaarslag · #4 09-03-2007, 07:18 PM

Ok, I agree. It continues:

Flop: ($11) 5[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 2[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (3 players)
Hero checks, UTG checks, MP checks.

Turn: ($11) 5[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (3 players)
Hero bets $7, UTG raises to $35.11, MP calls $35.11, Hero....

I am getting 1:3, but MP's call is strong.

kaah · #5 09-03-2007, 07:25 PM

i would check turn aswell u are representing what u have an ace that u checked to the PFR on the flop.

now easy fold

kaah · #6 09-03-2007, 07:26 PM

if u start to dig in here u are gonna get in a world of hurt at the river no matter what.. spare urself by folding

ciro bonano · #7 09-04-2007, 06:01 AM

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Turn: ($11) 5[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (3 players)
Hero bets $7, UTG raises to $35.11, MP calls $35.11, Hero....

I am getting 1:3, but MP's call is strong.

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You're even getting over 4:1 (pot after your call 35.11*3+11 = $116.33, and $28.11 to call makes it 4.1:1) and you are closing the action.

I think that could be enough for the flush draw; although the board is paired, the only realistic boat/quads is a slowplayed AA/22/55 and you'll collect some money from a possible lower flush draw.

docnuclear · #8 09-04-2007, 06:05 AM

I think a fold is the best line since we're drawing and oop on a paired board. I usually call w/ these odds, ch/fold river UI or get stacked by a boat on river when I hit.
That's why I'm saying you should fold even though I'm not getting there yet....