A5s HJ on KKTr: C-Bet The Range Advantage

Hero
A♣5♣
Position
HJ vs BB
Pot
4-Bet Pot
Flop
T♠ K♦ K♥

On paired broadway boards where we have a massive nut advantage, we should C-bet our entire range for a small sizing to maximize pressure.

Flop Analysis

We should be betting our entire range here for a small sizing. This board texture heavily favors our 4-betting range, which contains all the strongest Kings and pocket pairs.

Note: Checking misses a high-frequency C-bet opportunity on a board where we hold a significant range and nut advantage.

Turn Analysis

After checking the flop, we should almost always stab the turn. The 7c is a total brick that doesn't change the range dynamics.

Note: Checking again allows Villain to realize equity for free with hands like AQ or AJ that would fold to a bet.

River Analysis

Checking is the only play here. The river completes straights (AJ, J9) and we have zero equity against Villain's calling range.

Key Concepts

  • <2
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD AGGRESSION