25nl- SC in Pos and all hell breaks loose

[Logun]

I figure PF we would get it 3 way b/w BB MP and myself... then WOW!

Btn is readless
MP is 18.4/14.2 AF 3.5
BB is 17.7/14.5 Af 3.05
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Full Tilt Poker, $0.10/$0.25 NL Hold'em Cash Game, 6 Players
LegoPoker Hand History Converter

MP: $28.85
Hero (CO): $24.65
BTN: $6.75
SB: $16.50
BB: $27.10
UTG: $21.75

Pre-Flop: T[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] J[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] dealt to Hero (CO)
UTG folds, <font color="red">MP raises to $0.85</font>, Hero calls $0.85, <font color="red">BTN raises to $1.45</font>, SB folds, BB calls $1.20, MP calls $0.60, Hero calls $0.60

Flop: ($5.90) 5[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] 6[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] 3[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (4 Players)
BB checks, <font color="red">MP bets $3.50</font>, Hero ???????

[PJo336]

I usually call and evaluate from there. If BB c/r and its fairly large be prepared to let go, but ideally hell fold or flat call, then u can see what the turn brings. You have a big advantage in acting last, use it for evaluation

[ICMoney]

Hero is not acting last.

Btn min squeezes and I would not be surprised if he had kings/aces.

Mp prob knows this and he must have good equity against an over pair.

You have 35% equity against AA.

If you call and button pushes, you will be getting about the right odds to call.

I might want to call and see how button and MP react first.

I think I'm more comfortable calling a push if MP folds than if if MP calls the push first.

Is this thinking backwards?

[Logun]

what about myself pushing to try and squeeze MP out.

Would this be representing a set? or am I going to be called by TT+ most of the time?

I'm pretty positive btn will call my push, I jsut want to get HU at this point

[greggg230]

just call, you only have a flush draw. I'd fold if btn pushes and MP folds.

If both call, folding wouldn't be terrible, but it's a close decision. If no one else has a diamond, you're in good shape equity-wise, but MP or BTN could AdXd or something pretty frequently.

[kurto]

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what about myself pushing to try and squeeze MP out.

Would this be representing a set? or am I going to be called by TT+ most of the time?

I'm pretty positive btn will call my push, I jsut want to get HU at this point

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assuming you have to hit your flush to win, I don't think you want to drive anyone out (unless of course they had a better flush draw then you) If you're going headsup with a naked flush draw, your equity is terrible.

If you want to play this hand, I suspect this is a case where you're better off not driving people out and hoping you get others interested.

I think you're wrong in wanting to get headsup. I think you want to either get out of the hand or play it against several people and hope you have the only flush draw.