Flop Analysis
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When we check back top pair on a dry flop, we must bet the turn for value to deny equity and get paid by weaker pairs.
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After checking the flop, betting the turn is mandatory. We have nearly 88% equity and need to start building the pot before the river. **Ranges:** SB's range is capped after checking twice, likely holding hands like 99, 88, or Tx. By betting, we target these marginal hands and heart draws that picked up equity on the turn. **Sizing:** A small sizing (around 30-40% pot) is ideal here. It keeps SB's wide range of pocket pairs and weak pairs in, whereas a large bet might force folds from the very hands we want to call us. **Plan:** If called, we are looking to value bet most rivers. Only an Ace or a heart-completing card should give us pause, as those cards hit the top of SB's calling range. --- > **Takeaway:** When the flop goes check-check, use a small 'probe' bet on the turn with your top pairs to extract value from a capped opponent.