NL25 AKo preflop OOP after 2 coldcallers

[slush420]

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If the plan is to c/f if we miss the flop, shouldn't we just call PF? If we were in position then I think the 3-bet is fine, but I think 3-betting PF and then c/f when we whiff is a bit spewy.

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when we 3bet preflop and get 2 callers and whiff on the flop, it's standard to check/fold. spew is calling this flop and flopping top pair only to face major aggression. the reason you 3bet in this spot is to fold out more marginal hands that can outflop you and to also get value out of weaker hands that will call the 3bet.