Flop Analysis
Betting is the preferred play here. While we only have high card, our hand functions as a powerful semi-bluff with a gutshot to the wheel and the nut backdoor flush draw. **Ranges:** We have a massive range advantage in this 4-bet pot, holding all the overpairs (JJ-AA) while Villain's range is condensed toward hands like TT-88, AQs, and some A5s. Our AKo blocks their strongest continuing ranges (AA/KK) and has enough equity to barrel. **Sizing:** Solver prefers a larger sizing (75% pot) to maximize pressure on Villain's medium pairs, but the 31% pot sizing used is a viable alternative that keeps their range wide and allows us to realize equity cheaply. **Board:** This low, connected texture is dynamic; many turn cards (A, K, 5, or any spade) significantly shift the equity in our favor, making a c-bet highly effective at folding out Villain's air. --- > **Takeaway:** In 4-bet pots on low boards, use your range advantage to c-bet aggressively with your best overcard hands that have backdoor equity.