Flop Analysis
Checking is the preferred play to protect our range, but betting small is a viable alternative given our slight equity lead. With a gutshot to the nut straight, we have enough equity to occasionally lead out.
We used our preflop range advantage to pressure the Big Blind on an Ace-high board, successfully bluffing with a gutshot.
Checking is the preferred play to protect our range, but betting small is a viable alternative given our slight equity lead. With a gutshot to the nut straight, we have enough equity to occasionally lead out.
Betting here is a strong semi-bluff. The 2h is a total brick that doesn't change the board state, allowing us to maintain pressure on the Big Blind's capped range of marginal pairs and draws. **Ranges:** We hold a significant nut advantage with more Ax and sets (66, 77) than the Big Blind, who would often 3-bet those preflop. Our T9o functions well as a bluff because it blocks potential straight draws like JT or T8. **Board:** The texture remains wet with both spade and heart flush draws available. By betting 70% pot, we force Villain to have a real hand (Ax) to continue, folding out their second pairs (7x) and weak draws. --- > **Takeaway:** On brick turns, continue your semi-bluffs when you maintain a range advantage and hold blockers to the opponent's continuing range.