Flop Analysis
Checking is the pure play here. This board hits the caller's range hard with many Jx, Tx, and spade draws, making 66 a very weak bluff-catcher.
While we improved to a set on the turn, checking is the superior play to trap the button's bluffs and protect our range on a wet board.
Checking is the pure play here. This board hits the caller's range hard with many Jx, Tx, and spade draws, making 66 a very weak bluff-catcher.
We have a mandatory call against this small sizing. We are getting excellent odds to see a turn and potentially improve our small pair or backdoor flush draw.
While betting for value seems intuitive after hitting a set, checking is significantly higher EV to allow the Button to continue bluffing. **Ranges:** Our range is quite condensed after check-calling the flop, and checking this turn protects our entire checking range. The Button has many semi-bluffs like KQ, Q9, and spade draws that will likely bet again if we check, but fold if we lead. **Board:** The 6c is a fantastic card for us, but the board remains highly connected. By checking, we keep the pot manageable and let the Button make mistakes with their air and marginal draws. **Plan:** We should check-raise or check-call depending on the Button's sizing. Leading out (donking) here allows the Button to play perfectly by folding their air and only continuing with hands that have significant equity against us. --- > **Takeaway:** When you hit a monster on a card that doesn't change the board texture significantly, check to let your opponent continue their aggression.
Note: Leading the turn (donking) is a mistake; checking traps bluffs and protects your range on a board where the Button still has many draws.