Flop Analysis
Checking our entire range out of position on this dynamic board is standard, allowing us to control the pot with top pair.
With second pair and the nut straight blocker on a capped runout, raising outperforms calling.
Checking our entire range out of position on this dynamic board is standard, allowing us to control the pot with top pair.
Checking is standard to control the pot with second pair and a gutshot, though mixing in a small probe bet also works well to deny equity.
While the range checks frequently, this exact hand prefers leading for value and protection against third pairs and missed gutshots.
Calling gets an attractive price, but check-raising to 5.6BB is the higher-EV line that exploits the opponent's capped range. Our hand holds excellent blockers to turn into an aggressive river raise.
Note: Calling is passive; check-raising to 5.6BB leverages our nut straight blocker to fold out better pairs from a capped range.