Flop Analysis
On this low, disconnected board, we have a significant range advantage. Betting for a medium-to-large size allows us to extract value from 8x, 77, and high-card floats.
We should use our overpair to apply pressure on low boards, but recognize when the river card shifts the nut advantage to the caller.
On this low, disconnected board, we have a significant range advantage. Betting for a medium-to-large size allows us to extract value from 8x, 77, and high-card floats.
The 9s is a relatively safe card for our specific hand, though it does coordinate the board. Continuing for a half-pot sizing keeps the pressure on Villain's range of 8x and pocket pairs.
The Jack is a difficult river card. It completes the most likely straight draws (QT, T7) and turns our overpair into second pair. Checking is a high-frequency play to control the pot.
Facing a pot-sized shove after checking, we are in a tough spot. However, our specific hand blocks the most likely straights (QT and T7) while unblocking Villain's missed spade draws and air.