Flop Analysis
On this paired board, we have a significant range advantage. A small c-bet with our entire range is highly effective here to put pressure on the SB's condensed calling range.
We used our range advantage on a paired board to turn a high-card hand into a powerful bluff against a small check-raise.
On this paired board, we have a significant range advantage. A small c-bet with our entire range is highly effective here to put pressure on the SB's condensed calling range.
While folding is the most frequent play, 3-betting as a bluff is a high-level strategy that works because we hold the range advantage and relevant blockers. **Ranges:** SB's small check-raise often contains many 'clicked' bluffs or weak 6x that cannot handle a 3-bet. We represent the trips (Tx) and overpairs (JJ+) that SB lacks after just flatting the SB preflop. **Blockers:** Our 9c is useful as it blocks some of SB's straight draw bluffs like 98s or 97s, making it more likely they are clicking with air that will fold to further aggression. **Sizing:** The large 12.5BB raise size is perfect. It creates a low SPR for the turn, essentially telling the SB that we are prepared to play for stacks, forcing them to fold everything but their absolute best hands. --- > **Takeaway:** On paired boards where you have the nut advantage, don't be afraid to 3-bet bluff against small check-raises to capitalize on your range superiority.