Flop Analysis
Checking is the only play here. Even with top pair, we are out of position on a monotone board that can easily favor the preflop raiser's range.
Defend your top pair passively on monotone boards to protect your checking range and avoid bloating the pot against possible flushes.
Checking is the only play here. Even with top pair, we are out of position on a monotone board that can easily favor the preflop raiser's range.
We have a clear call facing the small continuation bet. While the board is scary, our top pair is far too strong to fold against a 1/3 pot sizing.
Checking is correct to maintain balance. After calling the flop, our range is quite condensed, and we want to see a river cheaply with our marginal top pair.
After the turn goes check-check, we can lead for thin value. Our hand is likely best, and we want to get paid by worse Ax or pocket pairs that are now checking back.