66 BTN on AJ8r: Underpair Discipline

Hero
6♣6♥
Position
BTN vs UTG
Pot
3-Bet Pot
Flop
8♠ J♠ A♥

Checking back a weak underpair on an Ace-high flop and folding to a large turn lead is the correct way to navigate a range disadvantage.

Flop Analysis

Checking back is the standard play here. While we have a range advantage, our specific hand is an underpair with no draws, making it a poor candidate for a multi-street value bet or a bluff.

Turn Analysis

Folding is the only viable option when facing a massive overbet lead. Our hand has plummeted in relative strength and cannot profitably call against a range that includes many sets and top pairs.

Key Concepts

  • Protection Priority
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Semi-Wet Board
  • LEAN TOWARD CHECK