NL odds for calling PF raises

JH1 · #1 10-20-2007, 03:19 PM

I was wondering what criteria you guys use for calling PF raises with hands like suited connectors, gap paint cards, low pocket pairs, etc. in multi-way and heads up pots.

Do you use the 5/10 rule a lot as these are spec hands (not sure how this applies multi-way when there's a 3bet), or is it more player/reads/position dependant. I've mostly been going on player and position dependant in multi-way pots and using the 5/10 rule heads up.

excession · #2 10-20-2007, 04:46 PM

It depends on position, stack size, how many handed, any yet to act and whether I'm better off 3 betting instead..

raze · #3 10-20-2007, 11:06 PM

^ ^ ^

Also depends on the chances you're going to flop something you like, and depends on how much you think you will make after you hit your hand, ie. implied odds.

2p2J · #4 10-21-2007, 02:25 AM

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It depends on position, stack size, how many handed, any yet to act and whether I'm better off 3 betting instead..

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As well as this advice, implied odds, and your/opponents stack size. The type of player they are matters when you decide if you want to cold call or 3 bet.

skelm · #5 10-21-2007, 06:34 PM

Elaboration on the 5/10 rule please?

iheartponeez · #6 10-21-2007, 08:03 PM

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Elaboration on the 5/10 rule please?

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Basically, if I don't have this wrong it's that with a hand that wants to draw, i.e. low-mid PP's, suited connectors, Axs, etc. Anything that isn't a premium hand but is worth seeing a flop.

You should be willing to, generally (as all things in poker are) call a bet of up to 5% of the effective stack, and fold to a bet of 10% or more. In between 5 and 10 is a grey area that you need to play by ear.