76s SB on J85r: Don't Lead the Draw
- Hero
- 7♣6♣
- Position
- SB vs CO
- Pot
- Single-Raised Pot
- Flop
- 5♦ 8♥ J♠
Checking your draws to the aggressor is standard; leading out into a range that hits the board well is a significant mistake.
Flop Analysis
Leading into the preflop raiser here is a mistake. We should check our entire range to the CO, who has the range and nut advantage on this Jack-high texture.
Note: Leading out (donk betting) with a draw is generally incorrect; checking allows us to realize equity more efficiently and protects our checking range.
Flop Analysis
Once we are raised, we have a mandatory call. We have an open-ended straight draw and are getting excellent pot odds to see a turn.
Turn Analysis
Checking is the only play here. The Ace is a much better card for the CO's range than ours, and we must continue to play defensively.
Turn Analysis
We must call the small turn bet. With an open-ended straight draw and getting 4:1, we only need ~20% equity, which we have against their range.
River Analysis
Checking the river is standard. Our draw missed, and while the board paired, we have no showdown value and no reason to turn our hand into a bluff here.
Key Concepts
- 4.9
- Neutral Range
- OOP
- Dry Board
- LEAN TOWARD CHECK