Flop Analysis
Checking is the only play here. As the caller, we never lead into the aggressor on this dry texture, especially with a hand that functions perfectly as a check-call.
Defend top pair by check-calling or mixing in raises on dry boards, then continue for value when the board gets more connected.
Checking is the only play here. As the caller, we never lead into the aggressor on this dry texture, especially with a hand that functions perfectly as a check-call.
While calling is the standard high-frequency play, raising is a viable high-variance alternative to protect our equity against overcards and charge draws like QT or T8.
After our flop raise is called, we must continue betting. The turn gives us an open-ended straight draw to go with our top pair, significantly increasing our equity.