T9s SB on AJ6r: C-Bet Small, Fold to Heat

Hero
T♣9♣
Position
SB vs BB
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
6♦ J♥ A♠

We should use a smaller sizing to pressure the BB on this dry Ace-high board, but once they raise, our air hand is an easy fold.

Flop Analysis

We have a significant range advantage on this Ace-high board, allowing us to bet frequently. However, our sizing should be smaller to keep the BB's wide range in while minimizing our risk with air.

Note: Sizing is too large; a 33% pot bet (approx 2.1BB) achieves the same fold equity while protecting our range better on a dry texture.

Flop Analysis

Folding is the only viable play. Once the BB raises on this dry board, they are representing a very strong range (AJ, A6, 66) or a rare semi-bluff that we have zero equity against with Ten-high.

Key Concepts

  • 2.6
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • OOP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD AGGRESSION