TT BB on Q74r: Bluff Catching on Wet Boards

Hero
T♣T♠
Position
BB vs BTN
Pot
3-Bet Pot
Flop
4♦ 7♥ Q♠

While TT is a strong preflop hand, it becomes a marginal bluff-catcher on highly connected boards where straights are possible.

Flop Analysis

Checking is preferred to protect our range, but betting small is a viable mix that puts pressure on BTN's overcards and pocket pairs.

Turn Analysis

Checking is mandatory here. The 5d is a dynamic card that completes straights like 86 and 63, while giving BTN many flush draws.

River Analysis

We must check our entire range on this river. The 6h completes several straights (any 8 or 3), making our second pair a pure bluff-catcher.

River Analysis

Calling is the standard GTO play, though it is a high-variance spot. We need to win 33% of the time, and our hand is near the top of our bluff-catching range.

Key Concepts

  • Protection Priority
  • Neutral Range
  • OOP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD CHECK