Flop Analysis
When the SB checks this low board, they are often capped or giving up with high-card air. Betting small (33-50% pot) forces folds from their weaker overcards while keeping their range wide. **Ranges:** We have a value advantage here with more sets (66, 44, 22) and overpairs like 88-TT that SB might not 3-bet. SB's range is heavy with overcards like AQ/AJ that must fold to pressure. **Board:** This rainbow, low-card texture is relatively safe for our range. Since there are no flush draws, SB has fewer semi-bluffs to check-raise, making our stab higher EV. **Sizing:** A small sizing of 8.5BB to 12.5BB is preferred. It risks less to win the pot and targets SB's high-card hands (like QJs or AJo) that cannot profitably continue. --- > **Takeaway:** On low, disconnected boards in 3-bet pots, stab small when the aggressor checks to capitalize on your range and positional advantage.