Checkup please: re-raising PF with A8s

CityFan · #1 10-20-2006, 08:49 AM

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) internettexasholdem.com

Hero ($10.02)
Button ($11.84)
SB ($9.95)
BB ($5.65)
UTG ($9.09)
MP ($6.47)

Preflop: Hero is CO with A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 8[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img].
UTG raises to $0.1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $0.4, 3 folds, UTG calls $0.30.

Flop: ($0.87) 8[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 4[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] (2 players)
UTG checks, Hero bets $0.4

Standard?

Edit: Fourth hand at the table. No reads, no image (presumably).

ColdSteel · #2 10-20-2006, 09:10 AM

I'd just call PF. Re-raising doesn't really get you much. On the other hand, the initial raiser only min-raised, which is essentially limping, so your re-raise is practically the first raise. Meh.

Flop bet is bad. Bet more or don't bet.

CityFan · #3 10-20-2006, 09:15 AM

Rationale for the flop bet is: I like some of my value bets to look like c-bets, and vice-versa.

I sometimes go too far with it though, and don't get paid enough for my made hands. Could be a leak...

BombayBadboy · #4 10-20-2006, 10:21 AM

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Rationale for the flop bet is: I like some of my value bets to look like c-bets, and vice-versa.

I sometimes go too far with it though, and don't get paid enough for my made hands. Could be a leak...

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Make it at least 3/4 pot then. You are giving a draw way to good of a price here. And, just call preflop. Multiway action with suited aces is goot. No need to isolate anything.

ama0330 · #5 10-20-2006, 11:34 AM

I'm fine with the re-raise but not without a read. As played, lead the flop for more. I think that just calling behind with this hand is probably better considering your position. If I'm wary of the players behind me I can find a fold preflop.