A9s UTG on 975r: Top Pair, Top Draw

Hero
A♠9♠
Position
UTG vs SB
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
5♠ 7♠ 9♥

We have a monster on this flop with top pair and the nut flush draw; betting for value and protection is the standard play.

Flop Analysis

Betting is the clear choice here. We hold top pair with the nut flush draw, giving us massive equity against the SB's range and a hand that can comfortably play for stacks.