Flop Analysis
Calling is mandatory here. We have second pair with an Ace kicker on a board that offers plenty of semi-bluffs for the LJ to continue with.
We should call the flop with second pair and look for a thin value bet on the river after the aggressor checks twice.
Calling is mandatory here. We have second pair with an Ace kicker on a board that offers plenty of semi-bluffs for the LJ to continue with.
Checking back is the most robust play. The spade completion is better for our range than LJ's, but our specific hand lacks the strength to bet for value or the blockers to bluff effectively.
We should go for a small value bet here. After LJ checks twice, their range is capped at weak pairs or missed draws, and we can get called by worse Jacks or pocket pairs.
Note: Checking back misses a thin value opportunity; a small bet targets LJ's weak showdown hands that will check-call for a 33% sizing.