Flop Analysis
A small c-bet is mandatory here. Even though we missed the board, we hold a massive range advantage in a 4-bet pot, and SB's range is capped after just calling the 4-bet preflop. **Ranges:** We have all the sets (KK, 88, 77) and AA/AK that SB likely doesn't have. SB's range is condensed into hands like JJ-99, AQs, and some KQs, many of which are forced to fold or play guess-work against a small sizing. **Board:** The texture is wet with a spade draw, but as the 4-bettor, we don't need a made hand to bet. Betting small (25-30% pot) forces SB to fold their air and weak pocket pairs while we realize our equity with the Ace-high. **Math:** With an SPR of 1.9, a small bet here sets up an easy shove on many turn cards. We only need SB to fold about 20% of the time for this bet to be immediately profitable. --- > **Takeaway:** In 4-bet pots, use small c-bets on K-high boards to leverage your range advantage and push capped ranges off their equity.