Flop Analysis
Checking back top pair with a strong kicker is a high-frequency play here to protect our checking range and keep the pot manageable on a semi-wet texture.
While we have a strong two pair, the river board is extremely coordinated, making our hand a pure bluff-catcher that should check to realize equity.
Checking back top pair with a strong kicker is a high-frequency play here to protect our checking range and keep the pot manageable on a semi-wet texture.
We improve to two pair, but the board becomes significantly more dangerous with both flush and straight possibilities completing. Mixed strategy is best here.
Betting the river is a significant error. The King completes a four-card straight, and we lose to every Jx, flush, and set in SB's range.
Note: Betting the river is over-valuing our hand on a board where many draws completed; we should check back to realize our showdown value.