Flop Analysis
Checking is the standard play as the caller. We have a high card with a backdoor flush draw, which retains enough equity to check-call against most small bets.
We correctly defended preflop and turned our missed flush draw into a river bluff, though our sizing was slightly larger than preferred.
Checking is the standard play as the caller. We have a high card with a backdoor flush draw, which retains enough equity to check-call against most small bets.
Calling the small continuation bet is correct. We have two overcards and a backdoor spade draw, giving us plenty of ways to improve on the turn.
The Queen of spades is a dynamic card that gives us a direct flush draw. Checking is mandatory here as the board now heavily favors the HJ's range which contains more flushes and top pairs.
After the turn goes check-check, the HJ is capped, making this a prime spot to bluff. Our hand is at the bottom of our range and holds the Js, which is a key blocker to the nut flush.
Note: While betting is correct, the 75% pot sizing is slightly too large; a smaller 33% pot 'probe' bet is preferred to target HJ's weak high cards and small pairs.