Flop Analysis
Floating the small flop c-bet is mandatory with second pair and backdoor equity getting better than 4:1.
Pair plus a gutshot provides enough equity and future playability to call the turn overbet.
Floating the small flop c-bet is mandatory with second pair and backdoor equity getting better than 4:1.
Calling is clearly preferred over folding despite the polarized sizing. Holding a pair alongside a gutshot straight draw gives us enough immediate equity and clean river improvement to continue against an aggressive barrel.
Note: Folding here surrenders positive EV; holding a pair with an open redraw gives sufficient equity to bluff-catch against polarized overbets.