Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 5:33 am GMT by Skribbles
NL $100
Hero = $125
Villain = $105
Hero is dealt 7  6 in MP
UTG calls
Hero calls
SB calls
BB (villain) checks
Flop 9  T  8
SB checks
Villain bets $5
UTG Folds
Hero????
Flopped the ass end of a straight w/ a flush draw on the board. Read on the villain is decent. Played w/ him for about 45 minutes and didn't see anything that was horrible or good.
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Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 7:41 am GMT by Jernej Zorec
i'd raise 15$
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:48 am GMT by zinn0
| Jernej Zorec wrote: | | i'd raise 15$ |
I agree with this. If he smooth calls, I get worried. If he does not have the high straight, he should dump it.
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 2:46 pm GMT by xDiamond_CutteRx
I would certainly raise, although I might raise as much as $20. You almost certainly have the best hand here, but I'd be happy to take it down before any more cards fall out of that deck.
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 2:46 pm GMT by tame_deuces
I overbet the pot because half the deck is bad for us. And yes I would be willing to pay QJ off in this hand. Lots of other holdings could stay in too though. Flushdraw with overs, sets, JT, maybe two pairs....
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 3:40 pm GMT by TheSalche
| tame_deuces wrote: | | I overbet the pot because half the deck is bad for us. And yes I would be willing to pay QJ off in this hand. Lots of other holdings could stay in too though. Flushdraw with overs, sets, JT, maybe two pairs.... |
i agree ... lots of hands will push back at you here, flush draw with a jack or 7 of spades, misc two pairs
im almost thinking folding to a raise might be a good idea here
i also want to throw out the idea of smooth calling then putting in a big bet if the turn blanks ... try to get your money in if the turn bricks so they have 1 less chance to hit their 9+ outs
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:34 pm GMT by Skribbles
I raised $11 and he smooth called. I wasn't sure want to think of his call. Did he hit his higher straight or was he drawing to the straight or flush. A set was also a possibility.
Turn: 5
Pot = $30
Villain checks. Hero .........
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:37 pm GMT by zinn0
I think you are behind here. I would get to showdown as cheaply as possible. Hero checks the turn.
Posted Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:54 pm GMT by tame_deuces
Bet half the pot, fold to a raise. If he calls, check the river if he checks to you.
No way I'm giving a free card here, we may be behind, but not necessarily so.
If you check here, nothing is stopping him from pushing the river with a hand you beat, and you will still feel like folding.
and the may have scared him as much as it does you, giving you a cheap showdown or a fold.
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