Flop Analysis
Standard check to the aggressor. On this low, semi-connected board, we have no reason to lead into the 3-bettor.
At low SPR, bottom pair is strong enough to stack off to prevent overcards from realizing their equity.
Standard check to the aggressor. On this low, semi-connected board, we have no reason to lead into the 3-bettor.
Facing a small bet on this low board, we should raise to protect our hand. Our bottom pair is currently ahead of Villain's entire overcard range, and we cannot let them see a turn for free. **Ranges:** Villain's 3-bet range is polarized between overpairs like KK/QQ and overcards like AK/AQ. We are a favorite against the overcards (62% of their range) but crushed by the pairs. **Sizing:** Villain's 1/3 pot sizing is standard, but it allows us to put them in a tough spot with a raise. By raising to 9BB, we are effectively committing our stack. **Plan:** We want to deny equity to hands like KcQc or AdJd that have 6+ outs against us. If we call, we face difficult decisions on almost any turn card. --- > **Takeaway:** In low SPR pots, use bottom pair to check-raise and deny equity to overcards.