66 HJ on TT7r: Protecting Vulnerable Underpairs

Hero
6♦6♠
Position
HJ vs SB
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
7♠ T♦ T♥

We should use a mix of checking and betting with small pocket pairs to balance our range and protect against overcards.

Flop Analysis

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Turn Analysis

After the turn checks through, betting for protection and thin value is a strong play, though the solver prefers a larger sizing to maximize pressure. **Ranges:** The Jack is a dynamic card that connects with many gutshots in the SB's range, such as Kc8c or Ac9c. By betting, we deny equity to these overcards and charge hands like 5c4c that might be floating. **Sizing:** A larger sizing (around 80% pot) is preferred to polarize our range. Our 50% pot bet is acceptable but allows the SB to continue more easily with their wide range of one-overcard hands and gutshots. --- > **Takeaway:** When the turn checks through, use larger sizes to punish capped ranges and deny equity to overcards.

Key Concepts

  • Protection Priority
  • Hero Strong Advantage
  • IP
  • Dry Board
  • LEAN TOWARD AGGRESSION