Flop Analysis
Betting small is a strong play here. After BB checks, their range is often capped at one-pair hands like A5c or K9c, whereas we retain all the overpairs and trips. **Ranges:** We have a significant equity advantage (58% vs 41%) because BB's 3-bet range contains many high cards that missed this board. By betting, we pressure their air and overcards like AJ/AQ that might otherwise check-back and realize equity. **Board:** The paired 7x7x texture is excellent for the preflop aggressor. Since BB checked, they rarely have trips (7x) or full houses (TT), allowing us to stab frequently with our entire range. **Plan:** With QhJh, we have two overcards and a backdoor heart flush draw. If called, we can comfortably barrel on any Heart, King, or Nine to continue applying pressure to their marginal bluff-catchers. --- > **Takeaway:** On dry, paired boards in 3-bet pots, use small sizing to leverage your range advantage against a capped opponent.