We turned a full house and extracted maximum value by raising the river against a polarized lead.
After SB checks, we should bet our top two pair for value and protection on this wet texture. While we bet small, solver prefers a larger sizing to charge the numerous spade and straight draws present.
Note: Sizing is too small; on a wet board with top two pair, use a larger size (67%+) to maximize value against draws.
The turn is a dream card, giving us a full house. We must continue betting to build the pot, though we should lean toward a larger sizing to set up a river shove.
When SB leads into us on the river, raising is mandatory. Our hand is effectively the nuts given the action, and we need to target SB's trips (Jx) and straights (T8, KT) for their entire stack. **Ranges:** SB's lead is often polarized between thin value (Jx) and missed spade draws. By raising, we force Jx into a miserable spot where they often feel committed due to the pot size. **Blockers:** We block QJ and JJ, making it extremely unlikely SB has a superior full house. This allows us to raise for value with near-total impunity. **Sizing:** A larger raise or even a shove is preferred here. We want to maximize the price SB has to pay with their trips, especially since the board is now dry of flushes. --- > **Takeaway:** When you hit a monster on the river and Villain leads into you, raise large to capitalize on their 'donk' range which often contains high-equity hands that can't fold.