A5o BB on T43r: Defending The Wheel Draw

Hero
A♥5♠
Position
BB vs HJ
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
3♠ 4♠ T♥

We should call the flop with our gutshot and backdoor potential, but the turn pairing and large sizing make folding a reasonable decision.

Flop Analysis

Checking our entire range is the standard play here as the caller OOP.

Flop Analysis

Calling is the preferred play here. We have a gutshot to the wheel, an overcard, and a backdoor flush draw, giving us enough equity to continue against a 2/3 pot bet.

Turn Analysis

Checking is mandatory. The 3c pairs the board, which technically favors our range as the BB caller, but we still lack a made hand to lead with.

Turn Analysis

Folding is a disciplined and correct response to this large overbet. While we have a gutshot, our equity is significantly diminished on a paired board against a polarized sizing.

Key Concepts

  • Multi-Street Play
  • Villain Strong Advantage
  • OOP
  • Wet Board
  • LEAN TOWARD CHECK