(NL25) - Suited conn hits flop but meets resistance

Wolfram · #1 09-23-2006, 05:08 PM

Early in the session so I have a limited read on opponent. The flop call is probably bad cause I'm oop, but I wanted to see if he was just full of it. Then I pick up a draw.

Comments on all streets please.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: 2+2 Forums)

UTG ($25)
UTG+1 ($27.45)
MP1 ($10.35)
MP2 ($24.15)
MP3 ($25)
Hero ($24.65)
Button ($30.10)
SB ($6.40)
BB ($20.30)

Preflop: Hero is CO with 9[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], T[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img].
5 folds, Hero raises to $1, Button calls $1, 2 folds.

Flop: ($2.35) 3[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], 4[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 9[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero bets $2, Button raises to $5, Hero calls $3.

Turn: ($12.35) Q[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero checks, Button bets $5.5, Hero calls $5.50.

River: ($23.35) A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero bets $10

EMc · #2 09-23-2006, 05:10 PM

I really think a c/r AI on the river is much better. HE will be priced in to call, and you will get more value.

In genereal this hand was played fine, but a river c/r is superior.

Wolfram · #3 09-23-2006, 05:17 PM

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In genereal this hand was played fine, but a river c/r is superior.

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Really? I've often had opponents shut down on me when such a big scarecard shows up.

You like the flop call? I kinda thought that was the bad part.

EMc · #4 09-23-2006, 05:22 PM

I think that you can call here and see a turn. Dont get too commited to the hand and if you dont improve on the turn, let it go.

As for the river, I think the value you gain in a c/r is more than the value you will lose when he checks behind.

Raj · #5 09-23-2006, 07:14 PM

You've put 11 in on this hand. I would push the river, which is what you almost did. I think a c/r here is the same as a push, so you might as well push.

Wolfram · #6 09-23-2006, 08:27 PM

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As for the river, I think the value you gain in a c/r is more than the value you will lose when he checks behind.

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I think you underestimate how weak/tight the average NL25 FR player is post flop. In my experience, they have a great reluctance to betting for full value if a big scarecard hits.

Waingro · #7 09-23-2006, 08:34 PM

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As for the river, I think the value you gain in a c/r is more than the value you will lose when he checks behind.

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Hero has 13$ behind and the pot is 23$, I think the value in a river cr is miniscule. Just push.

ChipStorm · #8 09-23-2006, 08:41 PM

Wolfram, I agree with you, I think your call of his flop raise is the fishy part. You're drawing thin; but then again his raise is weak sauce, so whatever.

At the river you have only $16 behind. Villain has either (1) a busted draw, in which case a c/r makes you more, (2) a mediocre made hand, in which case the c/r misses when he checks through, or (3) a set, in which case it's all going in anyway. I'm much more inclined to bet for value, and with just 2/3 pot left, it's an easy push.

ColdSteel · #9 09-23-2006, 08:44 PM

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I really think a c/r AI on the river is much better. HE will be priced in to call, and you will get more value.

In genereal this hand was played fine, but a river c/r is superior.

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I actually like a fold on the flop. Its pretty close however.

Shaddux · #10 09-23-2006, 09:24 PM

Fold flop.