Flop Analysis
Checking is the preferred play to protect our range, though betting small is a viable mix. Our 88 functions well as a check-back to realize equity on most turns.
While our hand is a strong bluff-catcher, it lacks the value to bet three streets on a board that favors the Big Blind's range.
Checking is the preferred play to protect our range, though betting small is a viable mix. Our 88 functions well as a check-back to realize equity on most turns.
Betting here is a significant error; we should check back to reach showdown. The board pairing 4s is much better for the Big Blind's range than ours.
Note: Betting the turn with a medium pair on a paired board is too thin; we isolate ourselves against better hands and fold out the air we beat.
Checking back is mandatory. We have lost to all 10x, 4x, and now straights like A2 or 67, but we still beat missed draws and smaller pairs.