1/2: River raise or go for overcall?

[emerson]

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SB was a very good player. If he raised, I had every intention of folding.

I didn't even consider what to do if UTG three-bet. This was one of those rare times when I was absolutely certain of my read.



Full Tilt 1/2 Hold'em (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: 2+2 Forums)

Preflop: Hero is Button with A[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img].
UTG calls, <font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, <font color="#CC3333">Hero raises</font>, <font color="#CC3333">SB 3-bets</font>, <font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, UTG calls, <font color="#CC3333">Hero caps</font>, SB calls, UTG calls.

Flop: (15.50 SB) 3[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 2[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
SB checks, UTG checks, <font color="#CC3333">Hero bets</font>, SB calls, UTG calls.

Turn: (9.25 BB) K[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
SB checks, UTG checks, <font color="#CC3333">Hero bets</font>, SB calls, UTG calls.

River: (12.25 BB) 9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(3 players)</font>
SB checks, <font color="#CC3333">UTG bets</font>, Hero calls, SB folds.

Final Pot: 14.25 BB

Results in white below: <font color="#FFFFFF">
UTG has Kh Qd (one pair, kings).
Hero has Ah As (one pair, aces).
Outcome: Hero wins 14.25 BB. </font>

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I'd raise the river because the bettor will almost certainly call. Going for overcalls, both of your opponents will have to call for that choice to be better. In fact, they will have to both call with a greater frequency than they will both fold.

[Absolution]

If the SB is good he wouldn't be overcalling here with much. Without the results I say just call anyway unless he's always doing things like this. Does he ever 3-bet in spots like this?

[QuietEarner]

Hey shane I have been playin a lot of 1/2 on FullTilt if you want to exchange names, PM me and we can maybe try and give each other some advice.