Flop Analysis
Checking is the only play here. We have middle pair and no draws, making this a pure pot-control spot where we want to realize our equity as cheaply as possible.
Defend middle pair on the flop, but be ready to fold when overcards and flushes arrive on the turn.
Checking is the only play here. We have middle pair and no draws, making this a pure pot-control spot where we want to realize our equity as cheaply as possible.
Calling is mandatory against this small c-bet. We have 52% equity against LJ's range and are getting excellent odds to see a turn card.
The Queen of spades is a terrible card for our range. It completes the flush and provides LJ with more top pair combinations, so we must check and evaluate.
Folding is the correct play. The turn card significantly improved LJ's range while our hand was demoted to a weak bluff-catcher that doesn't block the flush.