Flop Analysis
99 is a classic 'medium-strength' hand here. We have a pair and a gutshot, but the board is quite connected and favors the BB's defending range.
While our hand picks up significant equity on the turn, we must find a disciplined fold against a massive check-jam that targets the nuts on this connected board.
99 is a classic 'medium-strength' hand here. We have a pair and a gutshot, but the board is quite connected and favors the BB's defending range.
The 6c is an excellent card for our specific hand, turning our gutshot into an open-ended straight draw while still holding a pair.
This is a brutal spot, but the BB's massive check-shove is incredibly polarized toward the nuts. We are forced into a fold despite our pair and draw.