Flop Analysis
With top pair and a strong kicker, we must bet for value and protection on this wet board. The presence of spade draws and straight possibilities (89, 54) means we cannot afford to give free cards.
Standard preflop open with KQs followed by a mandatory value bet on a wet, coordinated flop.
With top pair and a strong kicker, we must bet for value and protection on this wet board. The presence of spade draws and straight possibilities (89, 54) means we cannot afford to give free cards.