QTo SB on 865r: Check-Raise vs Pot Odds

Hero
Q♣T♠
Position
SB vs BTN
Pot
Single-Raised Pot
Flop
5♠ 6♥ 8♠

While check-raising QcTs is a viable aggressive mix, calling offers higher EV given the immense direct pot odds.

Flop Analysis

Checking our range out of position is standard on this low, connected board to control the pot against the button's range.

Flop Analysis

Calling is the higher-EV option against this tiny bet, though check-raising serves as an acceptable semi-bluff mix. The Ten blocker and two overcards provide decent playability, but our sizing is unnecessarily large.

Note: Calling is higher EV given the massive 6.2:1 pot odds; when choosing to check-raise bluff, size closer to 3.8BB rather than 5.3BB.

Key Concepts

  • 4.6
  • Neutral Range
  • OOP
  • Wet Board
  • LEAN TOWARD CHECK