Flop Analysis
Betting small is preferred here to leverage our range advantage on a wet board that connects well with our broadway-heavy opening range.
While we have a range advantage to c-bet, our specific hand lacks the equity to continue against a flop check-raise.
Betting small is preferred here to leverage our range advantage on a wet board that connects well with our broadway-heavy opening range.
Folding is the only viable play once we face the raise. We have no pair, no flush draw, and very little backdoor equity to justify a call. **Ranges:** BB's check-raise range is polarized between strong made hands (JTs, 22, T2s) and high-equity draws (KQ, Q9s, spade draws). Our specific hand is at the bottom of our range and doesn't block any of their value. **Math:** We need roughly 30% equity to call, but we only have about 26% against a typical check-raising range. Calling would be a significant EV loss as we rarely realize our equity on later streets. --- > **Takeaway:** Don't feel obligated to defend the bottom of your c-betting range against aggression, especially when you lack draws or relevant blockers.