Flop Analysis
Betting small is preferred on monotone boards to keep the range wide and extract value from single-pair hands and draws.
While our overpair is strong, the monotone board and river pairing significantly shift the nut advantage to the defender.
Betting small is preferred on monotone boards to keep the range wide and extract value from single-pair hands and draws.
The 2c is a total brick. We continue for value, though we must be cautious as the SB range contains many flushes that we do not beat.
Facing the check-raise, we have a mandatory call. We hold the As, which is a crucial blocker to the nut flush and gives us a redraw.
The river pairing the Queen is a disaster for our specific hand. While it theoretically reduces the number of Qx combos Villain has, it makes it much harder for them to be bluffing.
Note: Calling the river is a significant error; the board pairing the Queen improves Villain's trips and full houses while we lose to all flushes.