Flop Analysis
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We missed a mandatory turn protection bet with our pair, which led to a difficult river spot where we correctly folded to a polarized lead.
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Checking back here is a significant mistake; we must bet for protection and value. Our pair of sixes is vulnerable to many overcards, and BB has plenty of straight draws like 54 or 98 that we need to charge. **Ranges:** BB's range is condensed around marginal pairs like 7x and 3x, along with various straight draws. By checking, we allow these hands to realize their equity for free and potentially bluff us on the river. **Sizing:** A medium sizing (around 66% pot) is preferred here. This sizing targets BB's second pairs and draws, maximizing our value while protecting our hand against the swingy nature of the river runouts. --- > **Takeaway:** When you turn a pair that is vulnerable to many river cards, prioritize a protection bet to deny equity to draws.
Note: Checking back allows Villain to realize equity for free; a medium-sized bet is mandatory to protect our vulnerable pair and extract value from draws.
Folding is the correct play here. While the pot odds are excellent, the King is a bad card for our range, and our pair of sixes has become a very weak bluff-catcher. **Math:** We are getting 4:1 on a call, needing roughly 20% equity. However, our hand beats almost no value hands and Villain's range is heavily weighted toward top pairs like Ax and two-pair combos that checked the turn. **Board:** The King connects with some of Villain's Kx floats and completes the 54 straight. This makes our pair of sixes essentially the bottom of our range, making it an easy fold despite the price. --- > **Takeaway:** Don't feel obligated to call just because the price is good; if your hand sits at the bottom of your range on a connected board, folding is often best.