We should use our massive equity on the turn to continue aggression, but checking back the river is correct as we lack the necessary blockers to force folds.
Checking back is the preferred play. While we have a backdoor flush draw, we have very little immediate equity and SB's range contains all the strongest Ax and pocket pairs.
Note: Betting here is slightly over-aggressive; checking back allows us to realize equity and see a turn for free with a hand that has limited showdown value.
After the SB checks again, we have picked up massive equity. Betting is a strong option, though the solver prefers a mix leaning toward checking to realize our huge draw for free. **Ranges:** Our hand now has 12 outs to a straight or flush. By betting, we put pressure on SB's marginal pairs (9x, 55-88) while retaining significant equity if called by an Ace. **Math:** With nearly 30% equity against the SB's range, we are never in bad shape. However, because the SPR is getting shallow, checking back ensures we see the river without facing a potential check-shove. **Plan:** If we check and hit, we are well-disguised. If we bet and get called, we have a clear plan to shove many rivers or check back if we miss. --- > **Takeaway:** When you pick up a monster combo-draw in position, mixing between betting and checking is fine, but ensure you aren't folding to aggression.
Checking back is the only play. We have zero showdown value, but we also lack the blockers required to make a profitable bluff in this specific configuration. **Blockers:** We hold the Kh and Jh, which are actually poor cards to bluff with. We want the SB to have missed draws like hearts or spades; by holding them, we make it more likely they have a made hand like Ax that won't fold. **Ranges:** SB's range is very condensed toward Ace-X hands after calling two streets. Without a straight (TJ or 76), it is nearly impossible to fold out a pair of Aces for this SPR. --- > **Takeaway:** Don't feel forced to bluff every missed draw; if you block the hands you want your opponent to have folded, just take the loss.